A Piece of Cake Burnished Brass Slice Candle

A single scented candle in a solid brass vessel shaped like a slice of cake, 3.5" H × 3.5" L × 2.5" W, with a burnished brass finish. It is poured in soy wax.

What it is: A heavy brass cake slice, hand-etched and hand-patinated, filled with a candle that smells of almond macarons, vanilla icing, and lavender tea.

Why it matters: It marks small celebrations, and when the wax is gone the brass slice stays as a trinket holder or a small decorative object.

How it works: Light the candle as you would any wax candle. The flame lights the etched lines in the brass. When the wax is finished, clean the vessel and reuse it.

When to use it: As a gift, a birthday table accent, or a quiet treat for yourself. Collect more than one slice to build a whole cake.

What alternatives exist: The Zero Calorie Cake is a full tiered cake with a lid that lifts. The Zen and Art Deco candles come in plain brushed brass vessels.

Care: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn. When the wax is finished, wipe the vessel clean and reuse it. To care for the brass vessel: brass changes color over time. That is natural oxidation, and many people value the patina. Dust with a soft cloth. To clean, use a soft cloth dampened with mild dish soap and warm water, wrung out until damp but not dripping, then a second cloth dampened with plain water, then dry fully. Do not use vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, salt, abrasive cleaners, bathroom sprays, or bleach. To restore a tarnished piece, use a dedicated brass polish such as Brasso sparingly, because over-polishing removes the surface treatment.

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