ForestCandleStudio
Santa Monica, California ·
ForestCandleStudio
Unique Candles for Home, Weddings, GiftsSanta Monica, California 439 Sales On Etsy since 2009
Announcement
Welcome to Forest Candle Studio!
I'm passionate about creating unique beeswax candles unlike any you have ever seen. Each candle is a work of art, individually handcrafted. They are meant to add beauty and natural luxury to your life - light them, display them, keep them for yourself, give them away, whatever brings you joy!
Beeswax Rose Candles, Organic Spice Candles, Glitter Candles and more....
A favorite for gifts for all occasions, home decor, holidays, weddings and other special events.
Custom orders are welcomed.
Need it right away or close to it? ...see my "Almost or Ready To Ship" section for candles that ship in 1-7 days. All other candles are made-to-order. See each listing's "Shipping & Policies" tab for that item's estimated ship date.
Contact me if you need the candles by a specific date sooner than what's listed. Rush orders accommodated when possible but may incur an additional fee.
=======Your Needs are Important to Me!=======
Producing work of the highest quality and providing excellent customer service are my top priorities.
If you have any questions or would like assistance selecting the perfect candles for your home, gift or event, please contact me in whatever way is most convenient for you:
• CONVO me on Etsy: click "ask a question" button on any of my shop pages
• EMAIL me directly: forestcandlestudio [!at] gmail.com
• CALL me at my studio: 310.963.7545
For details about current turn-around times, shipping, payment, refunds, etc., read my shop policies here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/policy
=====To Find Out More About Me and How I Make the Candles=====
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/about/
...and in a personal interview by author/artist Diane Fergurson:
http://www.mindbodyspiritodyssey.com/2013/05/mind-body-spirit-artist-series-marcie.html
Reviews from my customers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/reviews
=====Stay Up-to-Date on My Latest Shop News, Ideas & Favorites=====
• FOLLOW me on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/ForestCandleStudio
https://pinterest.com/forestcandle/
https://www.instagram.com/forestcandlestudio/
• FAVORITE my shop on Etsy:
Click "favorite shop" button (located at top of my shop pages) to get my new listings shown in your homepage activity feed.
• FOLLOW me on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/people/ForestCandleStudio
Click the blue "follow" button located on the left side of the page to get my latest Etsy favorites shown in your homepage activity feed.
Thank you for shopping at Forest Candle Studio!
Marcie Forest
PLEASE STOP BY my other Etsy shop to see my original art, fashion & other fun things, including hand-painted embellished tees & mixed-media paintings:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarcieForestArt
==========On the Preferred Wedding Vendor List===========
• https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/forest-candle-studio-los-angeles-ca-754981
• https://www.weddingwire.com/forestcandlestudio
• https://weddinglovely.com/vendors/profiles/forest-candle-studio/
• http://www.mywedding.com/vendors/forest-candle-studio-403839
• http://www.amilitarystory.com/p/vendors_20.html
"Forest Candle Studio" in Unique Gift Ideas
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Candle designs & photos ©1996-2018 Marcie Forest (all rights reserved)
Announcement
Welcome to Forest Candle Studio!
I'm passionate about creating unique beeswax candles unlike any you have ever seen. Each candle is a work of art, individually handcrafted. They are meant to add beauty and natural luxury to your life - light them, display them, keep them for yourself, give them away, whatever brings you joy!
Beeswax Rose Candles, Organic Spice Candles, Glitter Candles and more....
A favorite for gifts for all occasions, home decor, holidays, weddings and other special events.
Custom orders are welcomed.
Need it right away or close to it? ...see my "Almost or Ready To Ship" section for candles that ship in 1-7 days. All other candles are made-to-order. See each listing's "Shipping & Policies" tab for that item's estimated ship date.
Contact me if you need the candles by a specific date sooner than what's listed. Rush orders accommodated when possible but may incur an additional fee.
=======Your Needs are Important to Me!=======
Producing work of the highest quality and providing excellent customer service are my top priorities.
If you have any questions or would like assistance selecting the perfect candles for your home, gift or event, please contact me in whatever way is most convenient for you:
• CONVO me on Etsy: click "ask a question" button on any of my shop pages
• EMAIL me directly: forestcandlestudio [!at] gmail.com
• CALL me at my studio: 310.963.7545
For details about current turn-around times, shipping, payment, refunds, etc., read my shop policies here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/policy
=====To Find Out More About Me and How I Make the Candles=====
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/about/
...and in a personal interview by author/artist Diane Fergurson:
http://www.mindbodyspiritodyssey.com/2013/05/mind-body-spirit-artist-series-marcie.html
Reviews from my customers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/reviews
=====Stay Up-to-Date on My Latest Shop News, Ideas & Favorites=====
• FOLLOW me on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/ForestCandleStudio
https://pinterest.com/forestcandle/
https://www.instagram.com/forestcandlestudio/
• FAVORITE my shop on Etsy:
Click "favorite shop" button (located at top of my shop pages) to get my new listings shown in your homepage activity feed.
• FOLLOW me on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/people/ForestCandleStudio
Click the blue "follow" button located on the left side of the page to get my latest Etsy favorites shown in your homepage activity feed.
Thank you for shopping at Forest Candle Studio!
Marcie Forest
PLEASE STOP BY my other Etsy shop to see my original art, fashion & other fun things, including hand-painted embellished tees & mixed-media paintings:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarcieForestArt
==========On the Preferred Wedding Vendor List===========
• https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/forest-candle-studio-los-angeles-ca-754981
• https://www.weddingwire.com/forestcandlestudio
• https://weddinglovely.com/vendors/profiles/forest-candle-studio/
• http://www.mywedding.com/vendors/forest-candle-studio-403839
• http://www.amilitarystory.com/p/vendors_20.html
"Forest Candle Studio" in Unique Gift Ideas
===================================================
Candle designs & photos ©1996-2018 Marcie Forest (all rights reserved)
Reviews
Sarah Steinback on Mar 28, 2018
Beautiful crafted candles! They were shipped on time and arrived in perfect condition
Michele Nichols on Feb 20, 2018
These candles are exquisite art pieces, down to the tasteful wrapping they come in.
About
Unique Handsculpted Beeswax Candles Inspired by Nature's Beauty
It all started in late Spring 1996 when I fell in love with working with beeswax and roses in my encaustic paintings. The sculptor side of me envisioned a candle shaped like a rose, mounted on rock, adorned with whole roses. I had to see what it would look like!
I'd always loved candles but had never made them before, so I jumped right in and spent the summer turning my idea into reality. First I studied traditional candlemaking techniques, then developed my own. By September my first group of "Rose Candle Sculptures" were completed and quickly sold out. Forest Candle Studio was born!
Over the years my original candle designs continue to evolve and new designs are added. As always, I use my own special techniques to handcraft each candle as an individual work of art. No two candles are exactly the same.
Whether lit or displayed, they are meant to add beauty, joy and natural luxury to your life. Many of the candles can be reused indefinitely by replacing the burned core with a votive or tea light.
HOW THE CANDLES ARE MADE:
I use 100% pure beeswax from honey farms in California and the Pacific Northwest. The natural colors of my beeswax candles range from golden amber to ivory white. To create unique shades in a wide variety of colors, I hand-dye the beeswax in small batches using eco-friendly USA-made candle dyes.
With loving care and close attention to detail (and my favorite knife & paint brush!), I hand-build, shape and dip many delicate layers of beeswax until satisfied with each candle design.
To adorn the candles, I use fair-trade roses that I air dry in small bunches throughout the year. A final dip in beeswax preserves their natural beauty. Other adornments include organic spices, organic lavender, paints & glitters, ribbons, brooches and other beautiful or unusual materials.
For the Rose Candle Sculptures, I hand-cut granite and other types of natural stone to use as permanent bases.
The entire process for each candle can take several days to a week or more.
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU:
A variety of candle sizes, styles, colors, adornments, and quantities are available in my shop or by request. Any of my candles can be customized to your needs - just ask!
Since 1996 I've had the pleasure of creating candles for customers all over the world for:
• year-round gift-giving • home decor • weddings • holidays and other special occasions • entertaining • relaxation • spiritual rites • memorial candles • and more...
Custom orders are always welcomed.
My customers' feedback:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio/reviews
Please contact me if you have any questions:
CONVO me on Etsy: click "ask a question" link on any of my shop pages
EMAIL me directly: forestcandlestudio [!at] gmail.com
CALL me at the studio: 310-963-7545
Don't forget to bookmark my page or add my shop to your Etsy Favorites so you can find me again easily!
Keep up with My Latest Shop News, Ideas, Inspiration & Resources:
• LIKE me on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ForestCandleStudio
• FOLLOW me on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/forestcandle/
• FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/forestcandlestudio
• COMING SOON: Hopefully by Spring 2018 I can restock my other Etsy shop with my original art, fashion & other fun things; please stop by when you get a chance!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarcieForestArt
Some of my Celebrity Customers:
Jean & Alex Trebek • Pati & Danny Hillis • Deepak Chopra • Jerry West • Pete Sampras • Reba McEntire • Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne • Bernie Taupin • Gregory Butler • Tiffany-Leigh Moskow & Drew Seltzer • Frances Cobain • Michelle Pfeiffer • Arthur McFarlane ll
Selected TV, Press:
• Featured on HGTV on The Carol Duvall Show "Artist-at-Work" series.
• Rose Garden Tapers in their home on "The Osbournes" TV series.
• https://femme-rouge.uberflip.com/i/598851-femme-rouge-first-anniversary-edition/103 (2015 Holiday issue of FEMME-ROUGE Magazine, http://femme-rouge.com/)
• http://ishjesbits.blogspot.com/2014/03/special-feature-friday-forest-candle.html
• http://www.mindbodyspiritodyssey.com/2013/05/mind-body-spirit-artist-series-marcie.html
• http://www.glamourandgraceblog.com/2013/victorian-elopement-inspiration/
• http://www.designswan.com/archives/11-beautiful-and-unique-candle-designs.html
• http://trinastrinketts.blogspot.com/2013/11/etsy-finds-friday-candles.html
• http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/holiday-craft-ideas-from-los-angeles-artists/
• http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/choosing-candles-for-your-home-160455
• http://www.sarahtewphotography.com/blog/melissa-rodrigos-wedding-at-the-metropolitan-building/
Forest Candle Studio is on several Preferred Vendor lists including:
• https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/forest-candle-studio-los-angeles-ca-754981
• https://www.weddingwire.com/forestcandlestudio
• https://weddinglovely.com/vendors/profiles/forest-candle-studio/
• http://www.allthelittledetailsdesigns.blogspot.com/p/vendors_4.html
• http://www.amilitarystory.com/p/vendors_20.html
Shop members
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Marcie Forest
Owner, Maker/Designer, Curator/Everything Else That Needs Doing!
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Camille Forest
Assistant Curator
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Cary Forest
Marketing Assistant
Shop policies
My name is Marcie Forest - I'm a beeswax candle artisan and fine artist.
Unique work, superb craftsmanship, and excellent customer service are top priorities.
If you have any questions please contact me in whatever way is most convenient for you:
CONVO on Etsy: click "ask a question" button on any of my shop pages
EMAIL directly: forestcandlestudio [at!] gmail.com
CALL the studio: 310.963.7545
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Domestic & International orders:
When we receive your payment we start work on your order, so only shop credit (no cash refunds) can be given for cancellations or other changes to your order.
If you desire changes to your order (e.g., color, size, style, adornment, quantity) let us know asap so we can accommodate your request if possible. There may be an additional charge depending on what you've requested.
If you want to cancel part or all of what you've ordered, shop credit will be given as follows:
• Custom orders decided on a case by case basis.
• For all other orders if you cancel before we mail your order, you will be given shop credit for amount paid including shipping fee (less 15% of candle price restocking fee).
**PLEASE NOTE**
No cancellations can be made after your order has been mailed. Please see the "returns/exchanges" policies below if you'd like to return or exchange your order.
==========RETURNS / EXCHANGES==========
• ONLY USA orders are eligible for returns or exchanges.
• Domestic custom orders are approved on a case by case basis.
• PERSONALIZED orders are confirmed with buyer for accuracy before shipping and therefore are final sales and NOT eligible for return or exchange.
• INTERNATIONAL orders are considered custom made, are confirmed with the buyer before shipping, and as such are final sales NOT eligible for return or exchange.
To qualify for a return or exchange, all three conditions stated below must be met. Shop credit is given for returns & exchanges that meet these conditions.
Because of the amount of work and expense involved in making the candles, cash refunds are not given for returns / exchanges under any circumstances.
CONDITIONS FOR RETURN / EXCHANGE:
We want you to be happy with your purchase (or gift)!
• #1: If you aren't satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please CONTACT US WITHIN 3 DAYS of receipt of your package so we can discuss the situation and find a solution. We're available via email, convo or telephone. Our contact info is shown at the bottom of each listing.
• #2: You must get prior approval from us before returning your candles. As long as the candles are unused and in their original condition (new, resalable), you can return them for exchange or shop credit (less original shipping fee & 15% of candle price restocking fee).
• #3: Buyer pays for return shipping & MUST include tracking, delivery confirmation & full value insurance. You may reuse the original packaging if desired. You may use any method of return shipping as long as the package has tracking, delivery confirmation & full value insurance.
Shop credit or the exchange items of your choice will be sent to you as soon as we've received the returned items.
=====DAMAGED OR LOST IN MAIL: REFUNDS & REPLACEMENTS=====
Applies to USA & International shipments.
Our candles are mailed to you fully insured. The candles are packaged carefully and it is very rare for them to be damaged in shipping. Please open your package as soon as possible upon receipt because shipping companies have time limits on making claims for damage or loss.
CONTACT US RIGHT AWAY if any item has been received damaged in shipping, or not received within the expected transit time.
• If received damaged, give us a description via convo, email or phone.
TAKE PHOTOS of the candle damage and email the photos to us asap (if you don't have a way to take photos let us know).
• We will then file the insurance claim form online on your behalf with a written statement about the damage or loss. After the claim is filed, the insurance company may ask for you to fill out a short form via email verifying the damage or loss.
• Meanwhile we will make new candles and ship them to you right away, or if you prefer a cash refund we will issue it to you as soon as we've received it from the Post Office.
**IMPORTANT**
Do not dispose of the damaged items & packaging during the claims process (if you do, you will waive your insurance coverage, and your right to a refund or replacement).
The claims process can take approximately 30 days (may be longer for international claims), so please be patient to hear from us as to what to do with the damaged item(s).
Payment
For a preview of the checkout process, here's Etsy's help article on how to make a purchase: http://www.etsy.com/help/article/339
CONTACT ME FOR HELP IF:
• you need assistance before &/or during the checkout process
• you'd like to pay in installments
I'll be happy to work it out with you!
*** IMPORTANT *** PLEASE NOTE ***
Any customs fees, duties &/or taxes for INTERNATIONAL orders are not included in the purchase price and are the sole responsibility of the buyer upon your order's arrival in the destination country. International purchases are custom made especially for you and not eligible for cancellation, return or refund. Please contact me prior to purchase if you have any questions :)
Shipping
• Confirmation of your purchase
• An estimated mailing date
• Periodic updates on the progress of your candles while they are being made
• Shipping info with tracking # will be sent to you once your order is mailed
==========TURN-AROUND TIMES==========
Upon receiving your order it is placed in line with the rest of my orders.
Each candle is made in stages with great care & attention to detail, often taking several days to a week or more to complete. Custom designs, colors, adornments, or other special requests may take longer.
EACH LISTING SHOWS ITS CURRENT ESTIMATED PRODUCTION TIME in the "Shipping & Policies" tab. The turn-around time is updated as needed and depends on our work schedule at the time of your order. For weddings & prior to holidays please order early whenever possible!
• If you need to receive the candles by a specific date, tell us in the "notes to seller" section during checkout. If needed sooner than the production time shown in the listing, contact us prior to purchase to confirm availability.
• Rush orders accommodated when possible (there may be an additional charge).
==========SHIPPING DETAILS==========
Your package will be shipped to the address on your Etsy receipt unless you've told us otherwise. International orders must be shipped to buyer's address.
All orders ship via US Postal Service (USPS), fully insured, with tracking & delivery confirmation. Shipping via UPS and FedEx is available by request.
Contact me for rates and availability to your country if you don't see it in the listing you wish to purchase.
EACH LISTING shows the current production time & shipping fee for that particular item. Please allow for possibility of longer transit time during winter holidays or stormy weather delays.
DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL MAILING METHODS & TRANSIT TIMES:
USA
• Our standard shipping method is USPS Priority Mail
• Delivery time approx 2-3 days, but can take up to 5 days.
• Overnight delivery via Priority Mail Express available for additional charge.
• Rates shown are from California to East Coast. If you'd like a quote to your location contact us. Otherwise, we will refund shipping fee overages to you via your original payment method.
INTERNATIONAL
Contact us for current info on availability & requirements for shipping to you internationally.
=====COMBINED SHIPPING: DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL=====
• If more than one listing is purchased and the items can be packed together, I will refund shipping overage (if any) to you via your original payment method,
OR
• Prior to purchase contact us for a quote to your location and we'll set up a reserved listing for you with the items you want and adjusted shipping fee.
PLEASE NOTE that to allow enough space around your candles to protect them in transit, some items cannot be packed together to ship economically (surcharges for large boxes are costly). In these cases the items will ship separately (as already charged for in each item listing).
Additional policies and FAQs
Here are excellent guidelines from the National Candle Association for safe use of any type of candle: http://www.candles.org/safety_rules.html
Enjoy candlelight every night!
Back to our shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCandleStudio