Handcrafted Soy Candles

Some candles smell nice and keep their opinions to themselves. These are not those candles. 🔥 Welcome to our favorite candle brand (besides our own): Virgins on Fire Candle Co., a gay-owned, Brooklyn-made candle company built on wit, queerness, and just the right amount of righteous indignation. Jesse hand-pours every candle in small batches using 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers. With a 45–50 hour burn time in every 9 oz jar, these candles are in it for the long haul, just like the fight for a better world. Whether you're treating yourself, gifting a kindred spirit, or leaving one conspicuously on your coworker's desk, there's a scent for every mood and every moment of collective exasperation. Available Varieties: This Candle Was Handmade by a Gay Man (Sage & Lavender: clean, uplifting, and proudly independent) Fuck It, I'm Buying a Cabin (Smoked Honey & Cedarwood: the #1 bestseller, and honestly, same) Being Queer is a Superpower (Sage & Cypress: grounding, woodsy, and unapologetically here) ADHD Small Business Owner (Cashmere: warm, sophisticated, and somehow filing taxes only slightly late) Drag Queen Story Hour (Bergamot & Tea: soft, creamy, and glamorously floral) Science Doesn't Care if You Believe in It (Oakmoss & Amber: earthy, grounded, and correct) SHUT UP! Let Teachers Teach (Tonka & Oud: warm and woody, like repeatedly banging your head against a school desk) We're Going to the Catskills! (Dry Gin & Cypress: crisp, fresh, and practically already in the car) Green Sunday (Smoke Eliminator: because what smell?) Size: 9oz glass jar | Burn Time: 45–50 hours | Wax: 100% soy | Fragrance: Phthalate-free Candle Care: Trim your wick to ¼ inch before each lighting. On the first burn, let the wax pool reach the edges of the jar (about 2–3 hours). This prevents tunneling and ensures every last hour of that burn time counts. About Virgins on Fire: Gay-owned and operated out of Brooklyn, NY by Jesse... a fired-up millennial who quit his 9-to-5, got sober, and lit a fire under his own future. Want to explore more queer-owned makers and local finds? Come find us on 784 E Main Street in Cobleskill, or sign up for one of our in-store classes and workshops to make your own handcrafted products!