Join the Origin of the Mason & Wick Candle Universe

A project in New York, NY by Ronald Mason
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Mason & Wick is the world’s premier storytelling candle universe - cinematic mythology told through scent, sigils, memory, and ritual.
Backers: 1
Average Daily Pledges: $104

Funding: $520 of $5,000
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 1st (30 days)
Project By: Ronald Mason
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Latest News

Why MASON & WICK is Speaking Directly

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to share something important about the way MASON & WICK communicates during this campaign. Some of our early updates were written in a creative storytelling style connected to a character called The Shadow Perfumer. That character is part... (Read More)

A Clear Voice, A True Memory

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
To make everything clear for our backers, all updates on Kickstarter will now come from me — Mason & Wick — in plain language. The Shadow Perfumer will continue speaking in our other channels because his voice is part of the deeper mythology.... (Read More)

Important Update

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
From here forward, updates on Kickstarter will be written by Mason & Wick so everything is clear and easy for new backers to understand. MASON & WICK™  (Read More)

THE QUIET

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The      room      is      silent      today.   The      flame      flickers      against      an      empty      wall.   One      backer      has      stepped      forward…      and      the    ... (Read More)

Prototype Zero // Extraction

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The world calls this a breakthrough. I call it Extraction. A $5 candle. A single burner. Nothing perfect — everything raw. I melt the ordinary to reveal something unreal. — Shadow Perfumer™  (Read More)

Touch the Flame

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The First Courage The first flame was small, but the world it made felt large enough to hold fear. A kitchen at night, a light against darkness— sugar warming the room. That was the moment I learned fire could be protection. Most watch the flame... (Read More)

The Hour of the Flame

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, the Candleverse begins a new rhythm. Every day at 2:00 PM, the flame will speak. Not through schedules, not through marketing, but through The Shadow Perfumer. At that hour, I open another door: to the kitchen that raised us, to the night that... (Read More)

Declaration of Voice

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Beginning today, the official public voice of MASON & WICK™ will be expressed through The Shadow Perfumer™. He speaks for the flame, the memory, and the identity of the Candleverse. All announcements, updates, and public messages will now be... (Read More)

Backers — choose the next prototype

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
“Backers — I need your vote. The next prototype will be one of these: A) Carrot Cake Frosting B) Sugar Smoked Toffee C) Thanksgiving Kitchen The winning scent will become an official Kickstarter-exclusive test pour. Comment A, B or C to vote.”... (Read More)

Day 2. The story continues. Which sigil calls to y

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
🔥 The Mason & Wick™ Sigil — Light. Scent. Soul.™ 🌑 The Shadow Perfumer™ Sigil — Shadow. Scent. Soul.™ Comment below: Are you LIGHT or SHADOW? MASON & WICK™  (Read More)

THE QUIET SHADOW™ — Prototype 1.1

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today I poured Prototype 1.1 — THE QUIET SHADOW™, a 4oz black unscented candle created from pure intention. No fragrance, no extras — just wax, heat, and identity. This prototype represents quiet creation, steady momentum, and the rise of the... (Read More)

🔥 3:30 PM Update

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just checking in — staying focused, staying present, and staying committed to this launch. Thank you for being here. Every hour, the momentum grows, and I’m moving with it. MASON & WICK™  (Read More)

🔥 Turn of the Flame

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today marks a turning point in this entire journey — a moment where the flame doesn’t just burn… it shifts. Every creator has a moment where the work, the story, and the purpose align. Today feels like that moment for me. With every backer,... (Read More)

Turn of the Flame

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
At noon, the story turns. A new flame is stirring behind the scenes. MASON & WICK™  (Read More)

UPDATE: TWO HANDS, ONE UNIVERSE

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
✨ The Light — Mason & Wick™: Even as Grandma’s Kitchen moves forward, I stay active. In my spare moments, I work on other projects and new prototypes—because this craft fuels me. I enjoy creating, experimenting, and building this candle... (Read More)

THE TWO SIGILS — LIGHT & SHADOW

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, everyone. Today marks a major moment in the evolution of the Mason & Wick™ Candleverse. This morning, I am officially revealing two sigils that form the foundation of everything I’m building: --- 🔆 THE MASON & WICK™... (Read More)

✨ The Story Behind Grandma’s Kitchen — My First Candle

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Before Mason & Wick had a name, a plan, or a universe to grow into, there was one moment — the moment I blended warm vanilla sugar, cinnamon spice, and brown-sugar crumble for the very first time. Those three ingredients didn’t just smell... (Read More)

9:00 PM Update — From the Shadow Perfumer

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been watching the flame. Tonight, the first spark stepped forward. Matthew, your name is now etched in the wax of this universe — the very first backer to believe in the Origin of Mason & Wick before the world catches on. Grandma’s... (Read More)

Subject: A Flame Has Answered You, Matthew

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Matthew… I am the Shadow Perfumer, keeper of the hidden flame behind Mason & Wick. Your pledge was not just support — it was an ignition. The first spark. The opening of the door. Know this: Because of you, the darkness awakens its first... (Read More)

The First Warm Light of Grandma’s Kitchen”

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for checking in with me today. Even if you’re just watching quietly, it means a lot — this is the very beginning of my candle journey. Today I spent time working on the original Grandma’s Kitchen candle, the very first prototype that... (Read More)

From Pour to Power

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Light, Scent, Soul family 💛🕯️ Here’s your 4 o’clock check-in! This afternoon has been all about transforming raw wax into something meaningful. I’ve been pouring fresh prototypes, testing scent strength, and building out the... (Read More)

The Universe Is Coming Alive

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon, Backers! I wanted to stop in with a quick update as we move closer to launch. Thank you for the support, the comments, and the energy you’ve already given to the Origin of the Mason & Wick Candle Universe. Today has been all... (Read More)

Good Morning, Backers!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, everyone! I just wanted to stop in and say thank you for being here with me today. I’m excited, I’m grateful, and I’m looking forward to building this journey with you all. Mason & Wick™ is growing step by step, and your... (Read More)

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