{"product_id":"crucible-candle-with-embedded-coins-the-crucible-collection","title":"Real Flame Crucible Candle with Embedded Coins | USMC Bootcamp Keepsake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🕯️ Each real flame candle is entirely custom-made and poured to order\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-finished with scratches, cuts, and smudges to represent your recruit's blood, sweat, and tears during The Crucible, with authentic MCRD Crucible coin and battalion coin embedded inside. Every piece is crafted specifically for your Marine by veterans who understand the sacrifice. \u003cstrong\u003e⏰ Be sure to order 3 weeks before Crucible to ensure delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a Marine family, we understand you may discover Crucible traditions later in your recruit's journey — rush orders are available for an additional fee to meet your timeline. \u003cstrong\u003eA Precious Keepsake\u003c\/strong\u003e This real flame candle features authentic coins from MCRD embedded inside — the Crucible coin and your recruit's battalion coin. It's meant to be lit symbolically, kept as a memento, or given to your Marine at graduation. Once burned, the coins can be removed as keepsakes, or you can preserve the candle with coins embedded as a treasured tribute. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The price includes the $35 cost of the coins ordered directly from MCRD. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crucible Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e Since 1996, The Crucible has been the final 54-hour test that transforms recruits into Marines. Families light candles to show support and stay connected during this grueling challenge — a tradition dating back to Civil War candlelit vigils. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Candle Special\u003c\/strong\u003e ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eEntirely Custom-Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poured to order specifically for your recruit ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eEmbedded Coins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic MCRD Crucible coin and battalion coin ($35 value included) ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eReal Flame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional wax candle for symbolic lighting or as a keepsake ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose black smudges, red smudges, or both ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSymbolic Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scratches and marks represent the bruises and pain endured, smudges represent blood, dirt, sweat, and tears ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted by Veterans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by me (Tori, MoM \u0026amp; Army Vet) and our veteran crew \u003cstrong\u003eCustomization Options\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSmudge Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Red, or Black \u0026amp; Red - \u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood, Sweat \u0026amp; Tears (scratches, cuts, and scars) \u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e Select your smudge color at checkout, then include your recruit's details in the personalization section. I'll call or email you to finalize battalion information and ensure we get the correct coins embedded. Your candle will be poured specifically for your order. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e - Custom real flame candle poured to order with your chosen finishing - Embedded MCRD Crucible coin - Embedded battalion coin - Free US shipping (3 weeks to build) \u003cstrong\u003eAdd-Ons Available\u003c\/strong\u003e - Crucible Lantern: Pairs beautifully with this candle (sold separately) - LED Crucible Candle: Safe alternative for 54-hour lighting (sold separately) - Rush Order: Additional fee (contact for pricing and availability) \u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We DO NOT recommend lighting and keeping this candle lit for 54 hours or leaving it unattended. This is a keepsake piece. For safe 54-hour lighting during The Crucible, use our LED candle option instead. \u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Veterans\u003c\/strong\u003e A portion of every sale supports VICS Ranch (vicsranch.org), a 501c3 charity I founded to honor my father, Vic — a Korean War combat veteran and seven-time world record race car driver who passed from a stroke in 2018. His vision was to help save veterans, and VICS Ranch teaches art techniques to combat PTSD and prevent veteran suicide. \u003cstrong\u003eOur Story\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm Tori — Army Veteran, MoM (Mother Of Marines) to two sons, Wife of a Marine, Sister of a Marine, Aunt of a Marine, and Mother-in-law of a Marine. I've lived through bootcamp anxiety, Crucible stress, and deployment fears (my son served 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan). I understand what you're feeling, and I pour that into every candle I create. We are proudly an official United States Marine Corps Licensed Hobbyist (License #23055). \u003cstrong\u003eReady to Honor Your Marine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Select your options at checkout and include your recruit's details in the personalization notes. I'll reach out to finalize everything and pour your custom candle with embedded coins. 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