FAQs
our candles are clean burning
all our fragrance oils are paraben + phthalate free
our wicks are lead free
our wax is natural + formaldehyde free
+ all is cruelty free
sold out items
all our offerings are made in small-batches
in the hearth of my home
in the macedon ranges, austalia
this ensures our ritual treasures are made with quality + care
due to this, our releases may sell out quickly
keep up-to-date by following our instagram page
@folkvangrhandmade
bespoke candles are a possibility,
please use our contact form provided here
to discuss your wishes
orders + delivery
please allow up to 7 days for your order to be processed + shipped
all orders are tracked + shipped through australia post
+ can take several days to be delivered
if you are concerned about your order, including ‘lost’ orders,
please contact us by using
our contact form provided here
please be mindful that we do not consider
an order lost unless six weeks have passed
{ local pickup can be arranged for those local to the macedon ranges
please contact us prior to placing your order to schedule }
international post
we currently ship to:
new zealand
usa
for those who would like to place an order
outside of australia + the countries listed above,
please contact me
to calculate shipping cost
via
our instagram @folkvangrhandmade
or our contact form provided here
damaged or faulty items
we apologise if your order arrives damagaged
we inspect every product before packaging with care,
however we understand that postal services do not always
handle packages with such consideration
please contact us within 3 days of receiving your order,
providing photos of your damaged and/or faulty products
with your order information,
so that we can come to a solution together
cancellations, returns + refunds
cancellations are accepted if your
order has not yet been fulfilled + dispatched
refunds are not accepted unless
you have recieved the incorrect order
+ the unused, undamaged goods
have been safely returned to us
we will provide a refund if your parcel
has still not yet been delivered after six weeks have passed
+ after we’ve investigated the issue with australia post
please contact us if any of the above,
providing your order details + proof of purchase
vessels + packaging
all our candle vessels are handselected preloved + vintage wares,
with the rest of our packaging ordered in
small amounts to help minimise waste
there are multiple ways to reuse your vessels + packaging
+ we encourage you to do so
remove used wax by filling your vessel with boiled water,
waiting until it softens before removing
for those local to the macedon ranges + surrounds,
we will happily take your empty vessel + refill with your choice of
available fragrance for a 10% discount
cosmetic flaws + scent throw
bumps, funny surface texture, condesation or cracking?
these imperfections are all common when using
natural soy wax
with no additives
your candle is still perfectly fine
to go ahead + burn
discolouration?
some candles discolour after being exposed
to uv lighting from being stored
incorrectly
this is merely a cosmetic issue
+ is still okay to burn
wick build-up or ‘mushrooming’
is a common feature of natural cotton wicks
please ensure to trim your wick
after each burn
candle not burning evenly?
if your wick is no longer centre, or has a lean,
use a long pointed metal object to help
re-centre your wick
scent too strong or not strong enough?
scent throw is a subjective topic
therefore we cannot accept refund or exchange
requests over this matter
bath + body products
with our beauty products,
the same cosmetic factors may apply
as we use all natural ingredients with
no additives
or perservatives
your local climate also plays a big part
in the consistency of these products
you may find your face or lip balms
may be too ‘hard’ or too ‘soft’
because you live in a colder or warmer area
always be sure to read the instructions
on how to store + use your beauty products
soap has cracking, soda ash, small holes or discoloration?
these are all common impefections when
handmaking soap
your soap is still perfectly fine to use
please know that we inspect each and every piece
+ keep whatever is not of our standard for our own
personal use at home
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if you have any concerns
regarding your candles or other products,
do contact us here