A sculptural pillar candle in the form of a parrot — fully detailed, head turned slightly, feathers carved into the wax with the kind of precision that makes the candle work as well unlit as lit. A Pleasant Thought casts each parrot by hand in small batches from a blend of 100% soy wax and food-grade paraffin, a formula chosen specifically to hold detail without frosting, which is the usual fate of pure soy in a sculptural form. Unscented and substantial at 9.5 inches tall, the candle is built primarily as decoration. If you do choose to burn it, you'll watch the form shift as the wax surrenders. Comes in pink or dark green. WHY IT'S SPECIAL Hand-cast in Canada in small batches: each parrot poured individually, each finish slightly its own. 100% soy wax and food-grade paraffin blend: the formula is chosen specifically for sculptural candles — soy alone tends to frost and lose detail; this combination holds the carved feathers and the curve of the beak cleanly. Lead-free cotton wick: clean burn if you choose to light it, no metal additives. Unscented: nothing to compete with the rest of the room, which is the point for a piece this visually present. A decorative object first: most owners never light theirs, and that's the intended use. Disclaimer: Due to its handmade nature, slight imperfections may occur. DETAILS Material: 100% soy wax and food-grade paraffin blend Wick: lead-free cotton Size: 9.5"H x 5"L x 5"W / 24 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm Weight: 0.54 kg / 1.2 lbs Unscented Handcrafted in Canada by A Pleasant Thought Recommended for decorative use; safe to burn following standard candle care THE BRAND A Pleasant Thought is a Canadian candlemaker producing sculptural pillar candles in small batches — bodies, skeletons, animals, gothic forms, botanical pieces, pop culture references. Every candle is hand-poured and cast individually, using a soy and food-grade paraffin blend developed specifically to hold detail without frosting. The studio offers unscented forms by default, recommending decorative use, but lights any candle that asks to be lit. Custom colors are available at no charge on most pieces — a generosity rare enough to be worth noting.