Dan and Amy Bracken started making candles as a fun side hobby. When friends and family started buying them, Bracken Candle Co. was born. Dan is also a photographer and multimedia designer.

Dan Bracken is a communications director, visual storyteller and creative strategist based in southwest Ohio. For more than 20 years, he has led communication, branding, digital media, video storytelling and emerging-technology work for mission-driven organizations. He speaks and teaches on visual storytelling, creative communication, organizational change and the changing role of AI in creative work.

The very first Bracken Candle batch
A close-up of a wax melter with melted wax pouring into a pyrex bowl, inside a kitchen sink.

The very first Bracken Candle batch.

Close-up photo of a row of candle wicks.

Bracken Candles are hand-poured with Golden 464 soy wax, using carefully selected pre-designed fragrances. They are not always available because Dan and Amy are primarily committed to their full-time careers. Occasionally, one of the kids gets excited and makes their own batch. Amy is a professional, independently licensed counselor and clinical supervisor. Dan is a non-profit communication director. They do creative stuff on the side because they enjoy it.

A smiling woman with short brown hair and a man with dark hair and beard, both smiling, in front of Charleston Falls in Tipp City.

Image Shot at Charleston Falls in Tipp City, Ohio

In addition to their creative endeavors, Amy and Dan have twin children. Proceeds from Bracken Candle & Craft sales benefit their kids’ various athletic, creative and philanthropic pursuits. Want to give a little extra? Make a donation!

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