Our Story

Welcome to Ankerwycke Candles!

Hi, I’m Wendy and I launched Ankerwycke Candles back in November 2020, following months of research, trial, and error!

All of my products are handmade in Surrey, using the highest quality ingredients.

I have always been a huge fan of anything home fragrance, from candles, diffusers, room sprays and plug-ins, but until March 2020, I had never heard of wax melts. Having been sent home to work when the pandemic started, I came across wax melts on social media and decided to treat myself to some. When they arrived, I was a little disappointed to say the least. The majority of the bars I ordered were snapped/broken, they all looked terribly similar (boring), and most were too strong and overbearing. Having more time than usual on my hands, I decided I could do better, and I started experimenting!

Over the next 6 months, I experimented with different wax types, different fragrance suppliers, and all sorts of packaging. One thing I noticed was that most wax melt suppliers were proud to advertise that they used the maximum fragrance they could, to create long lasting fragrance products. In all honesty, this statement was one of the reasons we purchased from who we did originally. My own research made it clear that this was not the best approach when trying to create a beautifully scented product. Using the maximum amount of fragrance allowed, often created melts that were too strong and, in certain cases, created a lot of smoke, which is just unnecessary. All of the scents that I offer are assessed at different strengths, and my recipe is then based on what I, and my trusted testers, feel is the right fragrance load for that particular scent. As such, all of my recipes are specifically tailored. Would it be easier to just say 10% fragrance for all? Yes, of course, but this is not what I am about, and I want my finished products to be the best they can be!

Starting Ankerwycke Candles was not just about offering beautiful products, I wanted anything I produced to be as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible, so when it came to research, this was also taken in to account. I strive to ensure that any impact my company has on the environment is as low as possible. All of the supplies I purchase from are UK based companies, and wherever possible, I support small and local companies, and I are immensely proud to do so.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and read all about me, and my journey. Feel free to browse my website, take a look at my FAQ’s, and be sure to read my amazing reviews.

I hope to be able to welcome you as a customer very soon!

Much love,

Wendy x