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Roman stonemasons carving the inscriptions on Trajan's Column in 113 CE developed what is still considered the most legible serif letterform in Western history — the proportions so precisely calibrated that Edward Catich, the priest and calligrapher who documented them in 1961, concluded they were first painted onto the stone with a broad brush before the chisel touched the marble. The letterform was an art object before it was a communication tool. Medieval illuminators took this further: the decorated initial that opened a manuscript chapter could take weeks to paint, entirely separate from the text it announced. The letter had become a subject in its own right.
The MOM Letter Candle takes three letters out of the alphabet and makes them a gift object — shaped from 100% natural soy wax at our Orlando studio, in your choice of 10 colors and 8 fragrances. A sculptural form that says something specific before it is unwrapped.
Available scents: French Vanilla · Amber Musk · Cherry Merlot · Orange Berry Bliss · Bohemian Rose · Tropical Guava · Musk · Spicy — all phthalate-free.
Product details
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Wax: 100% natural soy wax
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Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
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Fragrance: 8 phthalate-free scents
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Colors: 10 options — Ivory, Beige, Dusty Rose, Blush Pink, Sage, Powder Blue, Lavender, Black, Moss Green, Soft Alabaster
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Origin: Handmade in Orlando, FL
Perfect for
- Mother's Day gifts that are personal without being predictable
- New moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who collect objects with meaning
- Birthdays and appreciation gifts for mothers year-round
- Pairing with the DAD Letter Candle for a coordinated gift set
- Display on a vanity, bookshelf, or kitchen windowsill — scented or as a sculptural object
Candle care
- ✂️ Trim wick to ¼ inch (6 mm) before every burn
- ⏱️ First burn: let the melt pool reach all edges — 2–3 hours
- 🕐 Keep burns to 3–4 hours maximum per session
- 📍 Burn on a heat-safe, flat surface — place a tray underneath
- 🛑 Never leave a burning candle unattended
- ☀️ Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve color and fragrance
- 🔥 Discontinue use when ½ inch (1.3 cm) of wax remains
FAQs — MOM Letter Candle
What scents are available for the MOM Letter Candle?
Eight options: French Vanilla, Amber Musk, Cherry Merlot, Orange Berry Bliss, Bohemian Rose, Tropical Guava, Musk, and Spicy. All are phthalate-free. Select your color and scent at checkout.
What colors are available?
Ten: Ivory, Beige, Dusty Rose, Blush Pink, Sage, Powder Blue, Lavender, Black, Moss Green, and Soft Alabaster. Dusty Rose, Blush Pink, and Lavender are the most popular for the MOM candle; Sage and Black make the strongest visual statement.
Is this a good Mother's Day gift?
Yes — the MOM Letter Candle is one of the most thoughtful pieces in the collection because it is personal without being sentimental. The recipient can use it as a scented candle or as a permanent sculptural display. Ships in gift-ready packaging.
Can this be displayed without burning?
Yes — the letter forms are sculptural enough to stand as a permanent shelf or vanity object. Many customers never light it; the form is the gift.
How is the MOM candle different from a standard pillar?
The letters are three-dimensional forms cast in soy wax — not printed or embossed on a cylinder. Each letter stands as its own shaped piece, creating a decorative cluster rather than a single column. It is closer to a sculpture than a pillar candle.
Is this handmade?
Yes — hand-poured in Orlando, FL from 100% natural soy wax with lead-free cotton wicks. No paraffin, no synthetic wax blends.
