Serendipitous Wicks LLC
Design Your Own Intention Candle
Design Your Own Intention Candle
A guided ritual with room for serendipity
Create with intention. Leave room to be surprised.
Begin with what you know, follow what draws you, and skip what does not belong. This is your candle; the guide is here to support your creativity, not contain it.
I know what I need
Hold your intention in mind and choose the scent, botanicals, and stones that support it.
Help me discover it
Start with a feeling, crossroads, or hope. The intention guide can help you find language for it.
Explore the intention guide →I want to explore
Follow color, scent, texture, or curiosity. You do not need a perfect explanation for what calls to you.
Leave a little room for serendipity
Sometimes the unexpected herb, stone, or scent is the one that carries the message. If something quietly catches your attention, that is a worthy place to begin.
Nothing has to match perfectly. A simpler candle can be just as meaningful as an elaborate one.
Choose your size first. Extra charges are shown beside your selection. Herbs and stones are optional; a simpler candle can be just as meaningful.
Choose one scent, or select up to three for a blend. For an unscented candle, choose “No Scent” on its own.
Choose a botanical that draws you. Additional fields appear after each choice when your size allows. You can leave optional choices blank.
Start with a stone that feels right for your intention. Additional fields appear after each choice when your size allows.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional shimmer. Enter the color name or number shown in the product photos. Mica adds a shimmering finish; oil-based color sets the base shade.
Optional base color. Choose the main shade of your candle here; add mica if you would also like shimmer.
Optional • $5. A brief written practice for one intention, with a short opening affirmation and a few personalized steps for using your candle. Natal-chart analysis, extensive research, and in-depth rituals are quoted separately.
Tell me what you would like your candle to support, in your own words. Up to 500 characters.
Choose your size first. Extra charges are shown beside your selection. Herbs and stones are optional; a simpler candle can be just as meaningful.
Choose a botanical that draws you. Additional fields appear after each choice when your size allows. You can leave optional choices blank.
Start with a stone that feels right for your intention. Additional fields appear after each choice when your size allows.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional — choose another element, or leave this blank for a simpler combination.
Optional base color. Choose the main shade of your candle here; add mica if you would also like shimmer.
Optional candle practice
A little guidance for your intention
A brief written practice focused on one intention, with a short opening affirmation and a few personalized steps for using your candle.
Looking for deeper work? Natal-chart analysis, extensive research, and in-depth personalized rituals are quoted separately. Get in touch to discuss what you have in mind.
See an example of the $5 practice
Hand-poured in small batches • Intuitively finalized • Made for your season of life
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Custom pours usually ship in 3–5 business days • Tracking is emailed • Custom items are final sale, while damage, defects, and fulfillment errors are covered.
Shipping, returns & helpChoose size, scent, color, herbs & stones. I weave them into a candle that works like a quiet spell.
Custom Pour Status
Status: Open this week.
Processing before shipment: 3–5 business days for orders in the current pour queue.
Planning for a moon date? Allow for both making and delivery: custom orders in the current pour queue usually ship in 3–5 business days, then most U.S. deliveries take another 3–7 business days. That is roughly 6–12 business days in total, with extra time if the current queue is full. These are estimates, not a guaranteed arrival date. Message me before ordering if you need your candle for a specific moon date or event, and leave the date in your checkout note.
Customs are poured in small weekly batches. Status is updated on Fridays.
Welcome to the apothecary table. You bring the intention; I bless and blend the wax so your flame mirrors your wish. Every candle is poured with a beeswax and coconut wax blend and a cotton wick, then finished with your chosen botanicals and crystals.
How It Works
- Choose a size: 6 oz, 9 oz, 12 oz, or limited 16 oz. Your size determines how many herbal and crystal allies you may select.
- Choose your scent: Choose one scent, or select up to three for a blend in the Candle Scent field. For an unscented candle, choose “No Scent” on its own. Blended fragrances may be subtle and will vary.
- Choose your color: Oil pigment creates the base color. Mica adds a shimmer veil and works best layered over pigment.
- Select herbs and stones: Choose up to the limit for your candle size. You may always select fewer for a simpler intention.
- Add a brief candle practice if desired: Turn on the $5 option and share one intention in the field that appears. Includes a short opening affirmation and a few personalized steps for using your candle. You’ll receive a printed copy with your candle, plus a digital copy emailed when your order ships. Natal-chart analysis, extensive research, and in-depth rituals are quoted separately.
A glimpse of the $5 candle practice
Example intention: welcoming a fresh start.
“I make room for a beginning that feels true to me. One small step is enough.”
- Before lighting, follow the candle-care instructions and remove the decorative herbs and stones. Write one thing you are ready to welcome into your life.
- Light your candle, say the affirmation, and take three unhurried breaths. Name one small action you can take toward that intention.
- Write your action down, then extinguish the candle before stepping away. Return to your words when you take that next step.
This is a sample of the length and style. Your $5 practice is written around the one intention you share, with an opening affirmation and a few personal steps. A printed copy comes with your candle; a digital copy is emailed when it ships. In-depth rituals and natal-chart work are quoted separately.
Size & Burn-Time Guide
| Size / Vessel | Herbs | Stones | Est. Burn Time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 oz — Iridescent glass | 1 | 1 | ~25–35 hrs |
| 9 oz — Iridescent glass | 2 | 2 | ~45–55 hrs |
| 12 oz — Iridescent glass | 3 | 3 | ~60–75 hrs |
| 16 oz — Iridescent glass (limited) | 4 | 4 | ~85–100 hrs |
*Burn times are averages; drafts, wick trimming, and first-burn length can affect results.
Choose Your Elements
Feeling overwhelmed? Begin with the intention you want your candle to support. The Intention Dictionary recommends herbs and stones for protection, confidence, creativity, grief support, clarity, and more.
Mini Ritual
Before first light, place a hand to the jar and whisper your present-tense line: “I am held; I am ready.” Follow the care instructions and remove the decorations before lighting. Light the wick, take a few quiet breaths, and notice a word or thought you would like to carry with you. Extinguish the candle before stepping away.
Care & Safety
- Burn for 2–3 hours the first time to establish a full melt pool near the edge.
- Trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch before each light. If the flame is tall or sooty, extinguish it and let it cool completely before trimming the wick and relighting.
- Before lighting, remove dried botanicals and decorative stones from the candle and place them in a separate dish away from the flame. Keep the wax pool clear. If decorations cannot be removed, do not light the candle; contact me for help. If anything enters the wax pool during a burn, extinguish the candle and let the wax cool completely before removing it. Do not move decorations around in hot wax.
- Burn on a heat-safe surface, avoid drafts, keep away from children and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Spiritual use is supportive and does not replace medical or therapeutic care.
FAQ
Can I choose fewer herbs or stones?
Yes. A simpler combination may feel clearer for your intention.
Will mica create a strong color?
Mica adds shimmer rather than a strong base color. It works best over oil pigment.
How does scent blending work?
Select up to three scents in the Candle Scent field. I’ll blend your selections intuitively; the final fragrance may be subtle and will vary.
Is the 16 oz size always available?
No. It is limited and best suited to deep spellwork or season-long altar burning.
How does the weekly pour queue work?
I typically accept about three custom pours per week, with up to five during high-capacity weeks. Orders in the current queue generally ship in 3–5 business days. If the week fills, your order moves to the next pour.
Choose your allies. I’ll do the rest. When the flame takes, the room will know your name.
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Such a beautiful candle. The color is vivid and smells wonderful.
Grateful for your kind words and support. It means so much to know the experience resonated with you ✨
It was a lot of fun being able to pick out custom candles and they turned out great! The fragrances are wonderful. Serendipitous Wicks worked with me to create candles for a number of custom ideas I had and I’m extremely pleased with how the candles turned out!
Appreciate you beyond words! Knowing this landed well with you makes all the late-night pours so worth it ✨