About FIRE + FOLK

COZY HANDCRAFTED CANDLES THAT GIVE BACK >> I donate $1 from every candle sold to local orgs that make my community better! Voted #1 Best Candles in Portland by Willamette Week (2024) Hi! I'm Heather, founder of FIRE + FOLK. I’m a LGBTQ+ disabled candlemaker in Portland, Oregon, and I have been passionate about handcrafting clean, vegan soy candles for over a decade. I hope to bring a little PNW magic into every home through beautifully scented candlelight while sparking cozy moments of warmth, joy, and human connection. My unique, gender-inclusive fragrances are rooted in nature and inspired by life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I personally handcraft every candle in my tiny 90sf home studio using 100% pure, locally sourced soy wax, essential oils, non-toxic fragrance oils, FSC-certified crackling wood wicks, and recycled and sustainable vessels. Disabled with multiple autoimmune and neurological disorders, it's important to me that the candles I create are safe, clean, and free of toxins, dyes, paraffin, additives, and phthalates. In fact, many of my customers with asthma say that my candles are the first they can burn without any adverse health effects! I love building meaningful relationships with my 20+ retail partners, and I look forward to working with you to bring many warm, cozy moments to your customers! Thank you for supporting handmade! keep shining, Heather hello@fireandfolk.com fireandfolk.com @fireandfolkRead their story