Poured-to-Order Candle Vessels

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Regular price $80.00 USD
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EARLY ACCESS FOR SUBSCRIBERS – AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC MARCH 18TH

Otts & Kulcha candles were originally encountered in person — at design markets and studio events — where visitors discovered the vessels and fragrances together. Our pour-to-order studio shop now makes those same objects available online, prepared specifically for each order.

Each Otts & Kulcha candle vessel pairs one of our signature atmospheres with a handmade ceramic vessel finished in a distinctive studio patina.

MARKET
Sandalwood and sage

CLEARED
Bitter orange and amber 

NIGHT MARKET
Leathered wood and smoked resins

Take the Atmosphere Quiz to discover your pairing.

Our candles are offered in two proportions:

Wide — 3¼" H × 4" diameter
A low, expansive vessel that emphasizes the ceramic surface and glow of the wax.

Tall — 4½" H × 3" diameter
A more vertical form that reads like a small architectural column.

These simple vessels are often the first step into the Otts & Kulcha material world — an accessible way to experience the surfaces, textures, and moods that define the larger body of work.

Choose your patina, select an atmosphere and we’ll pour a candle that brings atmospheric fragrance and ceramic surface together in a single object.

Poured to order. Ships in 5–7 days.

Prefer the ceramic vessel on its own? A small number are also available unfilled. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candle vessels are designed for decorative purposes. They are not intended for food or beverage use.

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About the Candles

  • Natural beeswax blend
    Wooden wick
    Phthalate-free fragrance oils
    Handmade ceramic vessel
    Poured to order in California
    Burn time approx. 40–50 hours

    Ceramic vessels are handmade from porcelain and crafted in our studio along with the diffuser oils and sprays.

  • Each candle vessel is one of a kind. Choose your patina family: Virunga, Grigio Celeste, Space Oddity or Pelagic and you’ll receive a unique piece within that surface language. No two vessels are identical, but each carries the unique character of its patina family.

    Choose your vessel from five signature patinas:

    • Virunga – earthy greens with copper undertones, evoking volcanic landscapes.
    • Grigio Celeste – pale watercolor blue with a warm cognac interior.
    • Space Oddity – cratered matte black with bronze highlights.
    • Pelagic – organic, deep-sea inspired textures with sculptural asymmetry.
    • Basalt Metallic – a sleek, scorched-bronze surface with a modern, elemental feel. (coming soon)

    Patinas such as Space Oddity and Pelagic produce dramatic volcanic textures during firing. While every vessel is carefully inspected and hand-finished in the studio, these kiln-formed surfaces may retain small ridges or sharper mineral points.

    These features are part of the character of the patina and reflect the natural behavior of the glaze in the kiln.

    • Trim wooden wick to 1/8–3/16 inch before each burn.
    • Allow the melt pool to reach the vessel edge on the first burn to ensure even performance.