Let's be honest. Shopping for the sports fan in your life isn't always easy.
They probably have enough jerseys, hats, and team merchandise to fill a locker room. We've all got opinions about the coach, the general manager, the ownership, the players, and just about every decision made during the last game.
And somehow, he thinks you still care. Even though this is the tenth time you've heard the same regurgitated complaint.
Whether you're shopping for your boyfriend, husband, partner, dad, brother, best friend, or treating yourself, we've come up with something a little different.
Foundry 1701 Detroit Sports Letter & Candle Series.
It's a candle. It's a collectible. It's a monthly reminder that sometimes the only thing a frustrated sports fan can do is light a candle and write a strongly worded letter.
More than just a candle
Every edition arrives in a specially packaged Foundry 1701 box. Inside, you'll find:
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One hand-poured candle: A new candle name and theme inspired by a Detroit sports personality, situation, or moment. Big fumbles, soft hockey, trade requests, the list goes on.
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One original satirical letter: Every month brings a different letter, written from the perspective of a frustrated Detroit sports fan. It's personal, sarcastic, occasionally ridiculous, and inspired by the story behind that month's candle.
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One collectible sticker: A little something to put on your laptop, toolbox, cooler, or wherever you keep your questionable sports opinions.
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One custom matchbox: A small box of matches featuring artwork inspired by that month's letter and the person or situation we're poking fun at.
Every piece is connected. The candle name, letter, sticker, and matchbox all tell the same story.
And when next month's edition arrives, you'll have another one to add to the collection.
First up: The Dylan Larkin edition
We're kicking things off with a situation Detroit hockey fans know all too well. Our new Cedar Scented Candle.
The Grand Rapids Getaway.
A fresh start. A change of scenery. Crisp ice, fresh tears, and a minor-league reality check.
Inspired by the ongoing Dylan Larkin situation and the drama surrounding the Detroit Red Wings, this first edition takes a little frustration and turns it into something you can actually put on your coffee table.
- The Top Note: A crisp, bracing burst of fresh pine needles and bright, resinous juniper that instantly clears the mind and mimics a cold breeze through the treetops.
- The Body: A rich, authentic heart of dry cedarwood, featuring deep balsamic undertones and a faint hint of warming, aromatic clove spice.
- The Finish: A lingering, sophisticated base of dark amber, earthy moss, and a whisper of woodsmoke that keeps the fragrance warm, deeply comforting, and entirely unisex.
The package includes a candle, a letter from one frustrated Detroit-area fan to another, a matching sticker, and a custom matchbox.
Because sometimes you have to laugh at the situation before you lose your mind over it.
Buy one month or make it a monthly tradition
You can purchase any edition as a one-time gift or sign up for a subscription.
Want to try one? Grab a single edition.
Want to keep the laughs coming? Subscribe for multiple months and receive a bigger discount the longer you commit.
It's a great gift for someone who loves Detroit sports, but it's also something fun to look forward to each month. New letters, new candle names, new situations, and plenty of new material for us to complain about. And the idea that you'll hear less unwarranted complaining.
The longer your subscription, the better the deal.
A gift that actually feels personal
Think about giving this to someone who already owns every piece of team merchandise imaginable.
Instead of another generic sports gift, they're getting something made with a little more personality. Something that recognizes their sense of humor, their loyalty, and their ability to turn an ordinary Tuesday night game into a full-blown emotional event. And Beeswax that actually gives back to the city we all love. Our wax comes straight from over 32 sustainable hives located in and around the city. Allowing the growth of urban farming in Detroit to prosper into the future.
And if you're the person buying it for yourself, we aren't judging. You probably deserve it.
Made in Detroit. Inspired by Detroit. Written by a fan.
Foundry 1701 is a Detroit-area candle company, and this series is our way of bringing a little local personality into the candle world.
We're Red Wings fans, Lions fans, Tigers fans, Pistons fans, and everything in between. We know the excitement, the heartbreak, the questionable decisions, and the conversations that never seem to end.
We're not here to tell you how to feel about your team. We're just here to give you something to laugh about while you figure it out.
Give the gift of good scents and questionable sports decisions.
One candle. One letter. One new reason to complain.
Welcome to Foundry 1701's Detroit Sports Letter & Candle Series.
Taylor Kallio
Longtime Red Wings fan. Unpaid crisis manager. Candle maker.
“This candle is not affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings, Grand Rapids Griffins, or anyone currently involved in making questionable hockey decisions. The content is purely satire, and for fun. Registered trademarks are not used on our candles or any items we have for sale.”
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