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Wax Buffalo Pure Soy Candle Co

We are a woman-owned home goods brand. Our mission is to create beautifully imperfect small batch, hand made products for the modern home.

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Project Description

Who We Are

We believe scent is a powerful thing. So many of our beautiful past stories are re-engaged by the power of scent. Sitting around the campfire with good friends and strong whiskey. Falling in love with your best friend. Walking through the forest in the dead of winter. There are scents that spark memories in all of us. 

Wax Buffalo gets that. We mix the purest American-made soy wax, with fine phthalate-free fragrance and essential oils, and we pour that creamy mixture over a clean burning cotton wick in the most dreamy vessels we can find. Light a wax buffalo candle, and then sit down and just remember, lose yourself in your story... find the magic again.  

All of our ingredients are carefully, and thoughtfully sourced to create beautifully safe, sustainable products that are vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, petroleum-free, and never tested on animals. 

Why We're Here

We are excited to launch our first-ever crowdfunding campaign! In our usual fully transparent and authentic way we're coming to you, our community, to ask if you love our new Botanical Line as much as we do. 

This is the first time we've endeavored to create our very own glass - from start to finish...choosing the size, colors, and designs. Then filling these beautiful re-useable vessels with the most dreamy botanical scents. We are so in love with them, like SO in love. But this line is a departure from our known and loved amber X jars AND we've never been so floral-forward in our scent lines before now. Just a lot of firsts, ya know.

Let's be really real. Things have been challenging the past several years - for us as individuals and for small businesses. Since 2020, shipping costs have gone up over 300%...no that's not a typo. There are two zeros in that number. The high costs don't stop with shipping - the cost of pretty much everything has increased in the last couple of years. So, investing in this new line makes us nervous and sweaty but also so very excited!

So! We want to hear from you, our beloved community. You've always been there - you've shown up to openings and events and have just made our hearts really full with your unwavering support.  We can't wait to hear your thoughts, do you want this line too? 

The Botanical Line includes 5 gorgeous vessels in complimenting scents, including - Teak, Santal, Cactus, Wildflower, and Dahlia. 

Meet The Team

Wax Buffalo is woman-owned with a nimble and mighty team of 18 humans - primarily women and moms. Alicia Reisinger is our Founder/Creative Director. Married and a mama to four incredible kids - Alicia is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller by trade and has a deep entrepreneurial spirit. She started Wax Buffalo as the sole employee in her kitchen with $100 and a late-night work ethic to pour candles while her four children slept -- and has grown what was once a side hustle to what it is today! 

Wax Buffalo Pure Soy Wax Co Woman Owned

Heart You Big Time

Thank you for always believing in us and allowing us to dream big and create beautiful new lines for you. Your support truly means the world to us! Thank you so much for loving on Wax Buffalo like you do.

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

When will the Botanical Line be available to the public? 

  • It will launch in 2023!

 

When will I receive my reward?

  • Our goal is to begin shipping all rewards early December. 

 

How does purchasing something through this campaign help Wax Buffalo vs purchasing through your website? 

  • Great question. There are few ways in which supporting Wax Buffalo in this campaign will uniquely set us and our new botanical line up for success. This campaign will help us to gauge how excited you are about a new line that is so different from anything we’ve done in the past.  Purchasing now will also benefit us in providing some upfront funding to help cover all the costs associated with the creation of this line, while at the same time allowing our biggest fans to be the first to experience this beautiful new line.

 

I love Wax Buffalo and want to help but cannot contribute financially at this time. What else can I do to support this campaign? 

  • We totally understand! Another amazing way to help us would be to share this campaign with others. Talk about it to friends and family in person or on social media.  It would be a HUGE help to have others spreading the word along with us.

 

What happens if Wax Buffalo does not meet their fundraising goal? 

  • One of the reasons we chose to partner with IFundWomen is because of how their platform operates, we will receive all pledged contributions regardless of if our monetary goal is met. Similarly, anyone who supports us by purchasing a reward will receive the reward. 

 

Other questions?? 

 

 

Jesseca
11/11/2022
Botanical Line | Santal
$55
Molly Heeney
11/11/2022
Botanical Line | Wildflower
$55
Kathryn Pauley
11/11/2022
Botanical Line | Santal
$55
Emma Hulsey
11/11/2022
Botanical Line | Wildflower
$55
Meagan Reisinger
11/11/2022
Botanical Line | Full Set
$250
Katherine Wielechowski
11/10/2022
Botanical Line | Dahlia
$55
Cassie Brown
11/10/2022
Botanical Line | Santal
$55
Patty Newman
11/10/2022
Botanical Line | Wildflower
$55
Kerrie Goldsberry
11/08/2022
Virtual Hug
$10
Cindy L Crawford
11/03/2022
Monetary Contribution
$10
Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

3 Supporters
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10.00 USD
Virtual Hug

Thanks so much for supporting us, allowing us to dream big, to create something new and unique for you! Thanks for supporting women-owned, hand made, local business. We sure appreciate you! Huggies!! xoxo

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25.00 USD
Sticker + Handwritten note from Alicia

Gosh you are just the best. We can't wait to thank you with a Wax Buffalo sticker and a handwritten note from our founder,  Alicia. 

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0 Supporters
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40.00 USD
Wax Buffalo Mystery Box

Surprise!!! We can't wait for you to open your box and enjoy your Wax Buffalo goodies! 

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6 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Dahlia

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Dahlia scent has notes of dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla. 

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

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4 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Santal

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Santal scent has notes of coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood and cedar. 

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

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5 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Teak

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Teak scent has notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper and pimento berry.

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Wildflower

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Wildflower scent has notes of eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus.

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

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6 Supporters
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75.00 USD
Social Media shout out + Candle

We are so grateful for you and we want to tell EVERYONE!! And we will! Each week we'll tag everyone who supports us at this reward level in a dedicated instagram post.  All 27k of our followers will know how much you mean to us. Oh and we'll send you a wax buffalo candle.  xoxo

 

*please be sure to include your insta handle when checking out so we know who to tag! 

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0 Supporters
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150.00 USD
Tik Tok Personalized Video

Have you ever wanted a Tik Tok video made especially for you? Well here is your chance.

We'd love to gush over you so please provide some revenant info about yourself or, if you are gifting this video to someone, provide information about that individual. This makes a great gift for all the Wax Buffalo superfans in your life. 

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250.00 USD
Botanical Line | Full Set

Be the very first to snag the entire set of our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Cactus: citrus, zucchini, desert cactus, violet leaf, green vines, aloe, musk

Dahlia: dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla

Santal: coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood, cedar

Teak: notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper, pimento berry

Wildflower : eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus

*this price includes the cost of shipping.

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5 Supporters
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500.00 USD
Botanical Line | Full Set + Cocktail Set

Be the very first to snag the entire set of our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Cactus: citrus, zucchini, desert cactus, violet leaf, green vines, aloe, musk

Dahlia: dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla

Santal: coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood, cedar

Teak: notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper, pimento berry

Wildflower: eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus

AND in addition to the Botanical Line, we will send you a complete set of our Cocktail Line. 

whiskey: coconut, cognac, ginger, whiskey, musk, patchouli, mulled spice

absinthe: anise, palo, lemon, tonka, cardamom, tea, saffron

pink prosecco: lemon, bergamot, bubbly, blackberry, vanilla, gin, pomelo

mojito: dark rum, fresh mint, lime, sweet musk, tonic

mimosa: lemon, mandarin, sweet orange, bubbly

lemon tonic: lemongrass, lime, lemon, jasmine, sugar, black currant
 

*this price includes the cost of shipping.

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Rewards

Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

3 Supporters
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10.00 USD
Virtual Hug

Thanks so much for supporting us, allowing us to dream big, to create something new and unique for you! Thanks for supporting women-owned, hand made, local business. We sure appreciate you! Huggies!! xoxo

999 Left
1 Supporter
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25.00 USD
Sticker + Handwritten note from Alicia

Gosh you are just the best. We can't wait to thank you with a Wax Buffalo sticker and a handwritten note from our founder,  Alicia. 

100 Left
0 Supporters
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40.00 USD
Wax Buffalo Mystery Box

Surprise!!! We can't wait for you to open your box and enjoy your Wax Buffalo goodies! 

44 Left
6 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Dahlia

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Dahlia scent has notes of dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla. 

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

196 Left
4 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Santal

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Santal scent has notes of coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood and cedar. 

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

195 Left
5 Supporters
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Teak

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Teak scent has notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper and pimento berry.

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

199 Left
1 Supporter
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55.00 USD
Botanical Line | Wildflower

Be the very first to snag a candle from our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Our Wildflower scent has notes of eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus.

*this price includes the cost of our shipping.

194 Left
6 Supporters
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75.00 USD
Social Media shout out + Candle

We are so grateful for you and we want to tell EVERYONE!! And we will! Each week we'll tag everyone who supports us at this reward level in a dedicated instagram post.  All 27k of our followers will know how much you mean to us. Oh and we'll send you a wax buffalo candle.  xoxo

 

*please be sure to include your insta handle when checking out so we know who to tag! 

200 Left
0 Supporters
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150.00 USD
Tik Tok Personalized Video

Have you ever wanted a Tik Tok video made especially for you? Well here is your chance.

We'd love to gush over you so please provide some revenant info about yourself or, if you are gifting this video to someone, provide information about that individual. This makes a great gift for all the Wax Buffalo superfans in your life. 

10 Left
0 Supporters
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250.00 USD
Botanical Line | Full Set

Be the very first to snag the entire set of our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Cactus: citrus, zucchini, desert cactus, violet leaf, green vines, aloe, musk

Dahlia: dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla

Santal: coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood, cedar

Teak: notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper, pimento berry

Wildflower : eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus

*this price includes the cost of shipping.

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5 Supporters
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500.00 USD
Botanical Line | Full Set + Cocktail Set

Be the very first to snag the entire set of our new Botanical Line! This line will launch in 2023 but if you buy it through our campaign, it will ship out early December.  

Cactus: citrus, zucchini, desert cactus, violet leaf, green vines, aloe, musk

Dahlia: dahlia, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit, peach, amaranth, vanilla

Santal: coriander, juniper, tonka, lavender santal, sandalwood, cedar

Teak: notes of sweet oak, teakwood, sandalwood, amber cedar, patchouli, black pepper, pimento berry

Wildflower: eucalyptus, pine, green floral, cedar, sage, rosemary, citrus

AND in addition to the Botanical Line, we will send you a complete set of our Cocktail Line. 

whiskey: coconut, cognac, ginger, whiskey, musk, patchouli, mulled spice

absinthe: anise, palo, lemon, tonka, cardamom, tea, saffron

pink prosecco: lemon, bergamot, bubbly, blackberry, vanilla, gin, pomelo

mojito: dark rum, fresh mint, lime, sweet musk, tonic

mimosa: lemon, mandarin, sweet orange, bubbly

lemon tonic: lemongrass, lime, lemon, jasmine, sugar, black currant
 

*this price includes the cost of shipping.

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