About

Hi, I’m Jeremy Schneider, founder of Black Pearl Candle Company—a handcrafted candle brand born in 2015 in a small one-bedroom apartment.

What started as a casual idea at work soon turned into a passionate project. I worked overtime for over a month and used every extra dollar to invest in high-quality soy wax, candle tins, and the most essential tools to begin hand-pouring small-batch candles from scratch.

In August 2015, I launched Black Pearl Candle Company on Kickstarter. With the help of 27 incredible backers, I shipped over 100 handcrafted soy candles across the U.S.—each one poured, packed, and shipped by me.

Our name was inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean and the legendary ship, the Black Pearl. What began with tropical, island-inspired scents has now grown into a diverse line of artisan candles crafted to spark nostalgia, comfort, and storytelling in every room.

Today, every candle is made-to-order, hand-poured with care, and crafted using a soy-paraffin wax blend for a longer, more fragrant burn. I love collaborating with local artists, small shops, and creative minds who share the same vision for meaningful, homegrown products.

Thank you for supporting small business, handmade craftsmanship, and a dream that’s still growing.

— Jeremy Schneider
Founder, Black Pearl Candle Company