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Shelby Fisher and James Schwer are Ball State students who spent their summer establishing Cloud Candles LLC and taking their invention on the road.
As delta-8-THC becomes a phenomenon in the Hoosier state, Cloud Candles is the first to infuse the hemp derivative into candle wax. The patent pending formulation allows for a novel way to experience delta-8 without the harsh smells or hassle typically associated with delta-8. Stronger than a CBD candle, consumers can use Cloud Candles to enhance anything from game night to a nice meal or their bedtime routine.
James Schwer and Noblesville native Shelby Fisher have opened a new specialty candle store online and in Muncie. (Photo provided)
With backgrounds in biology and chemistry, neither Fisher nor Schwer thought they would find their passion in candle making.
“I never thought I would own a business, let alone invent something new with my partner or write a provisional patent,” said Fisher, a Noblesville native. “But it’s been an amazing learning experience and a ton of fun.”
Though their business may have taken a creative turn, they haven’t forgotten their biology backgrounds.
“We use clean burning soy wax and locally source our materials to ensure that our business is not only environmentally sustainable but supports the local economy,” said Schwer.
The two say community is also an important part of their business model and their personal lives. Fisher says she has fond memories of growing up in Noblesville, and she and Schwer make it a point to come home a couple of times a month to visit her mother or try a new restaurant. They say they look forward to giving back to the communities that have shaped their business and themselves into what they are today.
Cloud Candles are currently being sold online at cloud-candles.com and in Muncie. Fisher and Schwer say they are also looking to connect with businesses in Noblesville to expand their brand.
To find out more about Cloud Candles, visit cloud-candles.com or email info@cloud-candles.com.