At The Outer Banks Candle Company, candle-making is truly a labor of love. Every candle is hand-poured from start to finish in small batches at our candle studio in Duck, where creativity, craftsmanship, and coastal inspiration come together every day.
Over the years, we’ve carefully blended, tested, and perfected each of our signature fragrances to capture the feeling of the Outer Banks in every candle. From fresh coastal scents to warm seasonal favorites, every fragrance is thoughtfully crafted and poured with care.
Our Candle Making Process
Our process begins by melting wax at high temperatures in our large-scale wax melter before transferring it into smaller pouring pots. Fragrance oils are then added by hand, creating the rich, beautiful scents our customers know and love. Once the wax has cooled to the perfect temperature, wicks are carefully placed and every candle is individually hand-poured.
After curing for 24 hours, each candle is finished by hand in our Duck studio. Wicks are trimmed, jars are cleaned, ribbons are tied, and labels are carefully applied before every order is packaged with the same attention to detail. We believe the experience of receiving your candle should feel just as special as lighting it for the first time.
Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful for every customer who supports our small business and the amazing team of candle makers who help bring each collection to life. Your support allows us to continue creating beautiful, handcrafted candles inspired by the coast we love so much.
Browse the gallery below for a behind-the-scenes look inside our Duck, NC candle studio and our candle-making process.
