Artisan candles handmade by refugees in Olympia, Washington

Our Products

Relighting hope, one candle at a time

Olympic Forest

A tribute to our northwest home; wooded trails, wisps of fog, kissed by rain.

Cedar & Fig

A gentle breeze of joy; warmth of cedarwood, sweetness of fig.

Moonlight

Moments of comfort; vanilla leads with notes of jasmine and sandalwood.

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Who we are

Fueled by our belief that no refugee should be overlooked, Relume builds meaningful career and leadership pathways—to honor resilience, restore dignity, and relight hope.

Each time you buy a Relume candle, you join a refugee on their journey to relight hope for themselves and others.

About our candles

We choose our materials with care. Produced from U.S. grown soybeans, our soy wax is tested and free of impurities. Each fragrance is phthalate free. Our wicks are zinc and lead free, made from cotton. You can burn your candles with confidence, knowing that they were poured by real people, with real stories.

About our jars

Our jars are made from recycled Spanish glass, and are reusable! After you’ve burned your candle, remove the wax, wash thoroughly, and enjoy the jar for years to come.

Our Relume story

In a world fractured by division, war, and dehumanizing others, Relume wants to inspire you to relight hope for people you encounter.

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