Handmade soy wax candles molded into shapes beyond the standard jar — fruit, animals, geometric forms, and letters — plus our funny and novelty text candles for gag gifts. Some pieces are solid sculptures; others are classic jars with a humorous label.
Book Frame Candle
Clam with Pearl Candle
Sun and Moon Candle
Acorn Soy Wax Candle
Daisy Sphere Soy Candle
Baseball Soy Candle
Swirl Large Candle
High Swirl Candle
DAD Letter Candle
Knot Pillar Candle
Huge Knit Pillar Candle
MOM Letter Candle
Large Swirl Candle
Not every candle is a jar. Votive's shaped candles are handpoured from 100% soy wax — designed to be beautiful on a shelf or burning on it. This collection also includes our funny novelty candles: gag-gift text candles in classic jar format alongside genuinely sculpted shapes.
Shaped Candles for Every Personality
Whether you want a geometric cube, a conch shell candle for a coastal bathroom, a quirky fruit shape, or a funny text candle for the gag collection — every piece is handpoured from 100% natural soy wax, detailed, lifelike, and designed to display confidently as it burns. This collection is made from natural soy wax with phthalate-free fragrance and a lead-free cotton wick. Free shipping over $50.
Cat Candles for Cat People
Our cat candle collection includes sitting cats, stretching cats, and detailed feline figures in a range of colorways — ivory, black, terracotta, and beyond. These aren't cartoon novelties. Votive cat candles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all of these candles actual sculptural shapes?
No — this collection also includes standard jar candles with a funny printed label; check the product photos to see the actual shape.
Are these candles scented?
It varies by design; check the individual listing.
Do the funny or novelty candles make good gifts?
Yes, they're designed as gag gifts — check the listing for the exact wording before buying, since jokes can be specific.