Stone Candles
ActiveOverview
Stone Candles is a Southern California-based candle manufacturer specializing in handcrafted candles made from proprietary all-natural coconut apricot wax. The company is known for producing high-fragrance candles with essential oils, positioning itself in the premium home fragrance market. Stone Candles operates with a social enterprise model through its Light 4 Life division, which manufactures candles while providing employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
History
Founded in 2015 by Daniel Stone, a second-generation product designer who learned candle-making from his father, an innovator of the millefiori glowing ball candle popular in the 1960s and 1990s. Daniel Stone developed a proprietary coconut apricot wax formula for the brand's core product line. In 2015, the company launched Light 4 Life as a private label manufacturing division in partnership with the Exceptional Children's Foundation, integrating disability employment into the business model. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Southern California, including locations in Santa Monica and Inglewood.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Candles Designer Fragrances | Premium handcrafted scented candles | $25 - $85 |
| COCO by Stone | All-natural coconut apricot wax candles | $30 - $80 |
| Light 4 Life Private Label | Custom manufactured candles for wholesale partners | $15 - $60 |
| Candle Bar Showroom Collection | In-store customizable candle experiences | $20 - $75 |
Manufacturing
Stone Candles manufactures all products in-house at facilities in Southern California, including production operations in Inglewood. The company uses proprietary all-natural coconut apricot wax and Japanese wax combined with essential oils. Manufacturing is integrated with the Light 4 Life social enterprise, which employs adults with developmental disabilities as part of the core business model.
Notable Products
- Coconut Apricot Wax Candles - Handmade candles using proprietary all-natural coconut apricot wax blend designed for clean, long-lasting burns
- Designer Fragrance Collection - Premium scented candles with high fragrance concentration using essential oils in various sizes and colors
- COCO by Stone Line - All-natural candle line featuring the brand's signature coconut apricot wax formula
- Light 4 Life Private Label Candles - Custom-manufactured candles produced through the social enterprise division employing people with disabilities
Reputation
Stone Candles is recognized for its commitment to natural, high-quality candle production and distinctive coconut apricot wax formula that delivers strong fragrance throw. The brand has built credibility through its social enterprise model, which integrates employment for adults with developmental disabilities into manufacturing operations. The company maintains a loyal customer base attracted to both product quality and the brand's mission-driven approach. Limited information suggests the brand operates primarily through direct-to-consumer channels and wholesale partnerships rather than major retail distribution.