Watermelon Sugar 9oz Jam Jar Soy Candle, Watermelon Tourmaline

Watermelon Sugar opens with the juicy sweetness of fresh-cut watermelon, brightens into cool homemade lemonade, and finishes with a sparkling burst of citrus. It's the candle equivalent of an inflatable pool, a popsicle stick, and absolutely zero responsibilities — sunny, fun, and a little bit nostalgic.

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 gemstone to amplify the energy of this scent:

✨ Crystal Pairing

• Watermelon Tourmaline — Harmony • Heart Healing • Joyful Connection

Watermelon Tourmaline blends the warmth of pink and the calm of green into a single stone — it opens the heart, eases tension, and invites the kind of joy that lights up a room.

✨ Fragrance Notes

• Top: Juicy Watermelon
• Middle: Lemonade
• Base: Bright Citrus

🌿 Product Details

• 9oz Classic Jam Jar Candle
• Part of our Farmers Market Collection — inspired by Georgia's homegrown bounty
• 100% soy wax for a clean, even burn
• Crackling FSC-certified wooden wick
• Gemstone-topped (Watermelon Tourmaline)
• 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.

🛁 Pair It With

Love how Watermelon Sugar transports you? Make it a full-circle moment — pair this candle with our Watermelon Sugar bath salts or body scrubs for a layered sensory ritual. Light the candle, sink in, and let the scent wrap around you from every direction.

💙 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.
• Don't burn for more than 4 hours at a stretch — give it a rest.
• 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.