Hayride 9oz Jam Jar Soy Candle, Tiger Eye & Dalmatian Jasper

In Hayride, everything snaps bright and cool at first light — mandarin peel and orchard apple, clean ozone like the air just before you climb onto the wagon. Then sweetgrass in the heart, warm from a full day in the sun. Not sweet. Sun-baked. Field-dry and a little wild.

Underneath, worn leather and oak. The wagon boards, the reins in your hands, the ride home when the light slants low. This one isn't cozy for cozy's sake. It's outside air, real laughter, hair coming loose.

Hand-poured into our signature 9oz Classic Jam Jar — premium food-grade glass with a sleek black metal airtight lid (yes, both the jar AND the lid are dishwasher safe!) — this soy candle is built for the long game. When you've burned through the last of the wax, the vessel doesn't head to recycling: it becomes a spice jar, a pantry staple, a DIY container, a trinket holder, or even a bud vase. We call that the full-circle moment.

Each candle is topped with a purposeful pairing of gemstones to amplify the energy of this scent:

✨ Crystal Pairing

• Tiger Eye — Courage • Grounding • Confidence
• Dalmatian Jasper — Joy • Playfulness • Protection

Together, these stones carry golden nerve and easy delight — the energy of a day spent outside with people you actually like.

✨ Fragrance Notes

• Top: Mandarin, Apple, Ozone — crisp, bright, orchard-cold
• Middle: Sweetgrass — sun-warmed hay, field-dry
• Base: Leather, Oak — worn wagon wood, reins, earth

🌿 Product Details

• 9oz Classic Jam Jar Candle
• 100% soy wax for a clean, even burn
• Choice of crackling FSC-certified wooden wick or zinc-free cotton wick
• Gemstone-topped (Tiger Eye + Dalmatian Jasper)
• Approximately 40-hour burn time
• Premium food-grade glass jar with airtight black metal lid — BPA-free, lead-free
• Dishwasher safe (jar AND lid)
• Hand-poured in Marietta, GA
• Clean burn — safe for kids, pets, and the most discerning house critics
• Phthalate-free, paraben-free, Leaping Bunny certified

♻️ Sustainability & Care

Vessel lives on as a spice jar, pantry container, DIY storage, trinket holder, or bud vase — the airtight lid means it earns its keep long after the candle's gone. Snap the charred top off your wooden wick with your fingers before each burn (when the candle is cool) — no trimmer required, we hate fussy too. Allow a full melt pool on the first burn for best performance. Always burn on a heat-safe surface away from drafts.

💙 The Evolve Botanica Difference

• Woman-owned, Georgia-made
• Over 90% of our bath and body products feature a locally sourced ingredient
• Wooden wicks from FSC-certified mills
• No parabens, phthalates, or petroleum by-products
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)

Care & Burn Tips

For the best candle experience:

• Let the wax melt fully to the edges on your first burn — this prevents tunneling. Your candle will thank you.
• Snap the charred top off your wooden wick before each burn. No trimmer required, just your fingers and a cool candle.
• Keep the candle free of anything that's not wick or wax. Rule of thumb: if you wouldn't eat it, don't burn it.
• Keep burns to 2–3 hours — she's happiest that way. Four hours is the hard max; give her a rest after.
• Stop using when only 1/4" of wax remains. (We know, parting is such sweet sorrow.)

Heads up: wood wicks can be drama queens on the first light — sometimes it takes a few tries. A butane mini-torch lighter is your best friend here. Patience pays off.

Learn more about wood wick care here.

Cleaning & Reuse Instructions

Transform your jam jar into a reusable kitchen, vanity, or desk staple:

1. Allow the Candle to Cool: Ensure the wax has fully cooled and solidified before attempting to remove it.
2. Remove Excess Wax: Gently scrape off as much leftover wax as possible with a spoon or butter knife. Be careful not to scratch the glass.
3. Soften with Hot Water: Set the jar in a bowl of hot water (keep water out of the jar) to soften any remaining wax. Wipe with a paper towel.
4. Wash with Hot Soapy Water: Fill the jar with hot, soapy water and let it sit for a few minutes.
5. Wipe Clean: Use a sponge or cloth to remove any last wax residue.
6. Dishwasher Safe: Once the wax is fully gone, both the jar AND the lid can go straight into the dishwasher for a final, thorough clean.

Now you've got a premium, airtight, food-grade glass jar ready for a second life — spice storage, overnight oats, sourdough starter, DIY beauty containers, or simply something pretty on a shelf. The Evolve Botanica vessel keeps earning its keep.