About Wick & Rare

From screen to flame. From passion to ritual.

I'm Andrew, a video game developer and digital artist who found joy in creating something physical. Wick & Rare began as a personal outlet, a chance to pour candles by hand and share them as gifts with friends. I never intended to turn it into a business, but those same friends kept asking for more and encouraged me to share them more widely. That’s how this project grew into a brand.

Wick & Rare is a micro candle studio where scent is just the beginning. Every drop is shaped by the things I love: fandoms, nature, nostalgia, and special interests. Each candle is built around a theme, with storytelling and aesthetics leading the way.

What Makes Us Rare

Designed to Display
These aren’t just candles. They’re collectible art objects, styled to elevate a shelf, desk, or ritual space.

Extremely Limited
We pour in tiny batches, and every candle is hand-numbered. No restocks. Once a drop sells out, it’s gone for good.

Endlessly Themed
Each release explores a new concept. From nostalgia to nature to niche obsessions, every drop tells a story.

What Goes Into Each Candle

Not all candles are created equal. Many store-bought options use paraffin wax, synthetic scents, and additives that can pollute your air. That’s not what you’ll find here.

I use all-natural soy and coconut-soy wax blends that are clean-burning, vegan-friendly, and ethically sourced. They are free from paraffin, petroleum by-products, and unnecessary fillers.

Fragrances are proper candle-grade, made from naturally derived materials without phthalates or harsh chemicals. Every candle is wicked with lead-free cotton and poured into reusable glass vessels.

For color, I use premium dyes made specifically for candles. They are non-toxic, clean-burning, and used sparingly to create the soft, layered visuals that define each drop. No harsh pigments and no mystery ingredients. Just color that supports the story without compromising safety.

Each ingredient is chosen with care. Not just for how it smells or looks, but for how it makes you feel. Safe. Clean. Beautiful. Like something worth lighting again and again.

About the Maker

Wick & Rare is independently owned and operated from British Columbia. I design, pour, and pack every candle myself. This is where I bring together my love for art, aesthetics, and the quiet power of handmade objects.