THE GRANITE FIREFLY GLOW
Granite Firefly pillar candles bring distinctive, natural beauty to your home. The individual feathering patterns produced by our proprietary process result in a truly unique candle. Just like snowflakes, no two candles are ever exactly the same!
Hand poured in small batches and individually crafted from pure palm wax, a clean burning, plant based wax boasting a slow burn and a wonderful long lasting fragrance throw. Granite Firefly candles average at least 65-90 hours of burn time, depending on the candle size and the preferred burning technique.
As the candle slowly burns and the flame descends, the patterns shine through and it becomes a radiant lantern, illuminating your space with a vibrant glow. View the photo gallery for more images of these luminous little lanterns.
MEET ALICIA & DONNIE
The Granite Firefly Candle Company was born from tragedy, necessity and intention. Our lives were suddenly altered in January 2021, when Donnie sustained a traumatic head injury. The ensuing months required extensive rest, rehabilitation and an extremely controlled environment. For weeks, he was unable to tolerate either natural light or artificial light. Candlelight, however, was agreeable. So, we burned candles, often around the clock to ensure he could safely move about when needed.
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As time went on, I started to wonder about another safety issue....the candles themselves. I began to learn that many candles contain various environmental toxins, particularly candles made from paraffin wax. I was also struggling with what to do with all the containers left behind after the candle had burned. While Donnie rested, I began to research.......
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After experimenting with many different waxes and pouring techniques, I discovered a clean burning, sustainably sourced wax that could be used to create pillar candles. No toxins, no containers left behind! But more amazing were the unique crystallized patterns that formed as the candles cooled. Feathered and one of a kind, each candle looked different than the one before.
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I continued to experiment, and after a ridiculous amount of trial, error and hundreads of test burns, I finally found the right wick for the job. Natural cotton, clean burning. Hot enough to handle the density of the wax, but not too hot to make a mess. Donnie rested. I tested candles....
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His condition improved but many limitations remained. Acknowledging that our lives would never be the same, I decided to officially form a small business. One that would allow me to be by his side, while generating both an income and a sense of purpose. The Granite Firefly Candle Company was born.
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Granite Firefly candles are hand poured in small batches, at our farmhouse studio here in the Granite State. We are committed to creating clean burning and sustainably sourced products, safe for you, your family, and your pets, and we appreciate your support of this woman-owned, New Hampshire small business!
"Granite Firefly candles are lovely, handmade and clean. The feathering of the candles gives them a unique quality. The scents are gentle and welcoming.
The fact they are non-toxic and burn beautifully makes them a fabulous gift!"
- Jennifer
(favorite fragrance: Black Ice)