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Hi there, I'm Dorothy also known as Dott.
I am Tranquillyn Candlelight, which are hand poured container candles, made here in Australia, in the magnificent Capertee Valley NSW.
My Candles are made from pure soy wax, with no additives aside from the perfume and colours, which are all certified candle making products.
I believe in giving you the best scented candle for your money, which means that I'm always making candles to the safest perfume quantity standards.
One of the best features of pure soy wax container candles, is that by nature you should get more value for your money, because if you all the entire surface of the candle to melt at each burn, they will slowly and evenly burn out pretty much the entire container they're in, leaving minimal residue.
On this website you will find a list of the perfumes and the colours I have to offer because I can make to order! If you have a container you would like filled, contact me so I can give you a quote. The main cost of soy wax candles is the container, so it's great value recycling.
Please refer to Terms & Conditions
Some wrapped Candles ready for Gifting as Special Celebrations
Frequently Ask Questions and Terms & Conditions
Rylstone Artisan Markets are on the 2nd Saturday of every month of the year except for January, and you'll find me there, inside the Rylstone Hall, up near the stage. The Hall is on Louee St. Market Times are 9am until 1pm.
Kandos Anglican Church Markets are on the 3rd Saturday of the Month from February through til May, and then from September through to November each year. They are in the grounds of St Laurence's Church which is on the corner of Angus Ave & Jacques St. Market Times are 9am until 12:30ish. Look for me under the hot pink marquee!
Capertee Progress Hall Markets are on the 5th Sunday of the Month - in 2025 they fall on 30th March, 29th June, 31st August & 30th November which will have a Christmas theme. You will find me inside the hall. The Hall is on the Castlreagh highway, opposite the Capertee primary school. Market times are 10am until 2pm
Kandos Club Markets are on 4th Saturday of the Month - from February to November each year. You will find me inside. The Kandos Community Club is located on Jacques St. Market times are 9am until 1pm.
Ilford Publuc School Markets - on the Castlereagh Highway. In 2025 there are 2 markets planned, Saturday 29th March & November 29th* which is their Christmas market. The market runs from 9am until 2pm. Look for the hot pink tent. (*Check in with me the week before to confirm)
Rylstone StreetFeast - this is a fabulous annual event held on the main street of Rylstone in November - 2025's event date is not locked in yet so please check in with me closer to the date for the details.
Other Markets - I also attend one-off markets from time to time, e.g. Sunny Corner Sunday, Quota Lithgow, Kandos/Rylstone Open Gardens. Contact me for details
You can buy my ready made container candles from markets or directly from me. On my market stalls I offer candles in glass jars, little tea cups, sometimes larger tea cups & little milk jugs and sugar bowls. I also sell at markets candle melts & Up to 8hr burn tea light candles.
If you'd like to put in an order for something specific, just let me know. If you have a container of your own you'd like to have filled, I can do that too. A lot of my customers use this great service.
I make candles in glass candle jars, little tea cups & other crockery items. In fact I can pretty much make a candle in any container as long as there's no chips or cracks in the surface, and the material is appropriate for a candle to burn. I also have a restriction on the diameter of the candle containers. But we can chat about that when you contact me.
Yes, I accept Eftpos for payments though there is a 1.9% card surcharge, and you can also pay by cash - no surcharge applies!
If you placing an order, and an invoice is involved, you can also pay me by bank transfer. The account details will be on the invoice I send you.
For weddings I have made candles for the tables, and guest presents - and I understand how expensive weddings can be so I can do you a great deal!
I have also made candles in teacups for party favours & for table decorations. One party a customer had was a Mad Hatter's Tea Party for a Bridal Shower and asked for little cups & saucers for the table, and others that were given to the guests. Another customer wanted large tea cups for her Aunt's 80th Birthday afternoon tea. I have made oodles of tea lights in different perfumes, and without perfume as well, that went into containers that my customers sourced themselves, but if you'd like me to come up with the ideas I can do that too.
I have made container candles in glass votives for Church altars.
One customer asked for a candle in his footie colours, another wanted one in an old mate's beer glass (not beer scented) as a keep sake of him. I have a customer who likes to have her container refilled in Baby Powder fragrance as a reminder of her grandchild.
So if there's something special you want, or you're thinking of, let me know.
Frosting - if your pure soy wax candle has a frosted appearance at any time, don't be concerned. This is a natural reaction for soy wax to the weather, and more likely to occur in colder months. It doesn't affect the burning or the smell of the candle, and you will find once the candle wax warms up, it will disappear.
Do I need to Trim the Wicks? No, not with my candles because the wicks are made from an all natural fibre (no nasties) & will burn down with the candle. I recommend that you never trim the wicks of my candles because it will negatively affect how they burn.
Why can't I smell my candle? If this occurs, there'll have to be a reason, because I don't skimp on perfume. So, here's the go - and this applies to all candles, not only the ones I make:
Tip # 1: A candle burns best if it's a room that isn't affected by airconditioning (particularly cooling).
Tip # 2: The position of your candle is everything! Hot air rises, right? So if your candle is positioned on a shelf that is above your height (sitting or standing). then there's a good chance the only thing in your room that will benefit will be the ceiling. So, lower your candle to a coffee table, for example. You generally need to be above it's height to get the most from any candle perfume.
Tip # 3: I am told that the sense of smell, known as olfaction, diminishes after about 20 mins of continually smelling a particular smell. Therefore, if you're sitting in a room with your candle for a long time, you're not going to be as aware of the perfume as you would have been if you'd walked into a room where the candle had been burning for a while and the scent has been floating in the air for a while.
Tip # 4: Think about the size of your candle compared to the size of the room you're burning it in, the number of doors and open spaces etc. It would be unfair to expect a little tealight candle to throw out a strong perfume smell if the room is big. They are intended for smaller areas, dinner table candles, etc. So, choose a larger candle, and a perfume that you consider to be a stronger one for a big open room.
Tip # 5: Don't burn your candle in a room where there's a draft. Aside from burning candles in these conditions as a danger hazzard, not only will the candle not burn evenly, or potentially get snuffed out, the perfume won't stay in the room.
Why isn't my candle burning out evenly? Some candle making companies say in their burning instructions that you need to burn the candle a minimum length of time, and a maximum length of time. The minimum is to allow the candle wax to melt across the entire surface of the candle, because if you don't do that, the candle will just burn down the centre of the container. I'm not going to suggest a length of time because I make candles in containers of different diameters. So, however long it takes, make sure you keep your candle burning until the entire surface has melted - a couple of hours minimum at least. I don't consider there's a maximum length of time to burn my candles, but keep in mind Tip # 3 above, and please don't leave any maker's candle unattended, and don't leave it burning overnight. Always put it out when you go to bed, even if there's only a little bit of wax left to burn out.
How do I clean old wax out of a container? If the candle was made from soy wax (and some makers don't say on their labels), being a very soft wax with a low melting temperature, you can pour hot water into the container to soften it, and then chuck it out - not down the drain though because it will clog up your drain. I've got the means by which this isn't an issue for me, so if you don't want to go to the trouble, then that's okay, for a small cleaning out fee I will do it in preparation for me refilling your container. One word of caution, some candle containers aren't intended to be refilled, so you may have some issues with cleaning them out. e.g. patterns or colours may float or melt off when you try to wash them, the actual container may crack. Refer to my T&C section.
Can I make a candle from left over candle wax? Please don't do this because it is very dangerous. Different types of candle wax (e.g. Soy, Paraffin, Palm etc) burn at different temperatures, and perfumes need to be adjusted for different waxes because of their individual intensity or alcohol content. So, by mixing odds and ends of candles together, you run the risk of a disaster which may end up being a flammable one.
I offer my candles for sale in good faith that I've done my utmost best job of creating them to very high standards, and because I want this outcome for you, here are my Terms & Conditions, and some other things to think about.
# 1: If there are any hairline cracks or faults in the container, when the melted wax is poured into it some of it will ooze into the crack/fault & then when it sets, the container will break, or at least crack a heck of a lot more. Therefore, I won't make candles in containers that I can see there's a flaw in, however, if you didn't see the issue, and nor did I, then I won't be liable for the outcome, nor will I compensate you for the value of the damaged/broken container.
# 2: During the cleaning out process, in preparation for me refilling it for you, if the container is damaged or cracks, I won't be liable for the outcome, nor will I compensate you for the value of the damaged/broken container. Keep in mind, some candle containers are not meant to be reused.
# 3: There is a small charge for me cleaning out your candles to prepare them for refilling them for you.
# 4: If you give me a candle container for me to refill for you, and I can't easily get the metal wick tab off the base of it, it will be staying. Mine come off quite easily, but some candle makers must superglue theirs in because it's impossible to get them off. So if that's the case, the fresh one I put in will be adhered onto the remaining one, which means you'll lose a slight amount of burning time (because it's not on the base of the container). As previously said, some candle makers don't intend their containers to be reused.
# 5: I am not responsible for any damage that may be incurred if you burn your tealight candles on a surface without them being in a suitable tealight holder or on a saucer to protect the said surface from the heat.
# 6: You need to adhere to this warning Information for all of my candles = "WARNING! To prevent fire and serious injury: Burn within sight. Keep away from draughts. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never burn candles near curtains or other flammable objects. Never leave candle unattended." I will not be responsible for any of the consequences if you don't.
# 7: You need to extinguish your candles when you go to bed, or if you take a nap, even if there's only a little bit of wax left to burn out. I will not be made responsible for the container breaking or cracking when you're not awake and in attendance, or for any damage that may occur.
# 8: The metal table that candle wicks require to secure to them to the base of a container get very hot when the candle burns out low. When this occures, sometimes, in some cases, according to the container, causes the container base to heat up, so I recommend you extinguish your candle before the flame no longer has any wax to melt around it, or your container may crack/break under the extreme heat. If this occurs, then I am not responsible for the outcome. This is another reason why you should never leave a candle unattended.
# 9: In the unlikely event that you're not happy with how your candle I've made you is burning, please return it to me, as is, so I can check it out. If I can see it as it is, I've then got a chance of remaking or rectifying the situation if it's my error. But I won't compensate you if you've burnt it out/scraped out the container, and then tell me, because I haven't got the chance to see what you saw.
# 10: I won't refund for a change of mind of a candle refill purchase for whatever reason, as you have chosen the perfume etc.
# 11: Payment for all candle purchases, including refills and make to order, are at the time of delivery/purchase, or prior to delivery if you're not home when I deliver or it's a delivery by mail. I take cash, cards, and bank transfer, so you have options.
# 12: I live permanently in the Capertee Valley, and as I travel to Lithgow & Kandos/Rylstone on a regular basis, I can deliver your made to order candles to you when I come to town, with no additional charge. Delivery anywhere along the way & within the Capertee Valley is also free. If you live in Bathurst or Mudgee, there may be an additional cost for delivery depending upon your order and if we can arrange delivery. We travel to Penrith every couple of months or so, so if you live in a town on the way there (via the GWH) we could potentially drop off to you for free. I reserve the right to add a delivery charge for all other areas, which may involve the delivery via Australia Post, the cost of which will be incurred by you, as my customer, and paid in advance.
# 13: I reserve the right to not accept the challenge to make a candle due to the container you're providing me with. If that situation occurs, I'll let you know why, so we're both on the same page. E.g. I won't fill champagne flutes because the glass is too thin, and there's a chance you're going to have to put the glass on it's side to light the wick, and the flame will then be directly on the glass while you're doing that, which is potentially disasterous.
# 14: Lucky last... Don't put my tealights into an enclosed container to burn. They are fine on saucers, votives, tealight holders that are open, but if they are inserted into a melter/burner the build up of heat inside may cause the polycarbonate shells to melt.