Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake
10 oz / 283 g · 45–55 hour burn · Coconut soy wax
It smells like the dessert at a summer party: sweet, soft and familiar. It suits a kitchen or a living room in any season. The strawberry and cream top is piped and finished by hand. Nothing on it is edible.
Natural Coconut Soy Wax
Phthalate-free fragrance oils
Poured by Hand in small batches
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Scent
☀️ Top — Juicy strawberry, with peach and coconut.
🌸 Heart — Soft butter and golden shortcake biscuit.
🌙 Base — Vanilla and sugar, which round off the fruit.
🏠 Best in — Kitchens, living rooms, and open-plan spaces. Any season.
🕯️ Pairs with — Peaches Please! for sweet and sweeter, Lemon Velvet Tart for a sharper contrast.
How to use
Strawberry Shortcake has a thick whipped wax top, piped by hand. The whipped top needs time to melt down, so the first burn is the most important.
- For the first burn, let the whipped top melt down and the pool reach the edge of the jar. Allow two to three hours.
- Before every burn, shorten the wick to 6 mm.
- Burn it for up to four hours, then put it out and let the wax set.
- Use it in a room without draughts, on a heat-safe surface. Do not leave it lit when no one is in the room.
- The whipped top looks like cream, but it is wax. Keep the jar where small children and pets cannot reach it.
- When the wax is down to 1 cm, the candle is finished.
- Wash the empty jar in warm soapy water and use it as a plant pot or a storage jar.
Details
| Scent | Strawberry, peach, coconut, butter, shortcake, vanilla sugar |
|---|---|
| Size | 10 oz / 283 g |
| Burn time | 45 to 55 hours |
| Wax | Coconut soy wax |
| Wick | Cotton or wood, lead free |
| Fragrance | Phthalate-free fragrance oil |
| Top | Hand-piped whipped wax |
| Vessel | Clear glass jar |
| Made in | Kelowna, BC, Canada |
| Ships to | Canada and the United States |
Reviews
The candles were perfect; they are going to be lovely gifts for family and friends. The scents are tasteful and not overpowering. Would buy again! :)
Amazing seller, scent is not overpowering and amazing!!
Beautiful candles. I'm thrilled!
Why people buy from Gist of Light
| Feature | Gist of Light | Other candles |
|---|---|---|
| Wax | 100% coconut soy wax | Often paraffin, or a paraffin blend |
| Wick | Cotton or wood, lead free | Often not stated |
| Phthalate and paraben free | Yes | Rarely stated |
| Hand poured | Every jar, in Kelowna, BC | Usually machine filled |
| Uniqueness | A whipped wax top piped by hand on every jar | A printed label on plain wax |
Candle Safety
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Before you light
- Trim the wick to 6 mm (1/4 inch).
- Remove the lid and any packaging.
- On the first burn, let the melted wax reach the edge of the jar.
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While it burns
- Never leave a burning candle alone.
- Keep it away from children, pets, and anything that can catch fire.
- Burn it for no more than four hours at a time.
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Where to put it
- Use a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep it away from draughts.
- A tin gets hot on the outside.
- Do not move a candle while it is lit or while the wax is melted.
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Put it out
- Stop using the candle when 1 cm of wax remains.
- Put out the flame with a snuffer or the lid.
- Let the wax set before you move the candle.
Frequently asked questions
What does Strawberry Shortcake smell like?
Juicy strawberry with peach and coconut at the top, soft butter and shortcake biscuit in the middle, vanilla and sugar underneath. Bakery-sweet, not syrup-sweet.
Is it too strong for a small room?
At 10 oz it carries a long way. In a bedroom or a small office, start with an hour and let the room air between burns.
Is anything on this candle edible?
No. Everything you can see is wax and fragrance oil. Keep it away from small children and pets.
How long does a 10 oz candle burn?
45 to 55 hours, depending on how long you burn it each time and how draughty the room is.
Why is my candle burning down the middle?
That is tunnelling, set on the first burn. Let a new candle burn two to three hours until the melted wax reaches the edge of the jar.
Will it make me hungry?
Often, yes. That is the point of a dessert candle. If you would rather it did not, the floral range is the safer choice.
