About Me

Hi, I’m Netty, the person behind Wick’d Soy Candles.

My candle-making journey began in the most unexpected way — during lockdown, when I was given a candle-making kit as a gift. I was so excited to have a go, but when I made my first candle, the results were… well, let’s just say they were not what I had hoped for! 😂

The fragrance was incredibly overpowering and gave me a headache, and I had no idea at the time that there were so many different types of wax, fragrances and ingredients used in candle making.

Rather than giving up, I became determined to understand how candles were made and whether I could create something I genuinely loved burning in my own home.

That curiosity led me to enrol in a Candle Making Course with the Centre of Excellence. What started as a lockdown hobby quickly became a real passion. I spent the following year learning, experimenting, testing fragrances, tweaking recipes and, of course, having plenty of those “well, that didn't quite work!” moments along the way.

Eventually, Wick’d Soy Candles was born.

Candles made with care

From the beginning, I wanted Wick’d to be about more than simply making lovely-smelling candles. I wanted to create products using ingredients I felt comfortable having in my own home.

I use 100% natural soy wax, premium non-hazardous fragrances and carefully selected ingredients to create candles and wax melts that are vegan-friendly, phthalate-free and made with sustainability in mind.

I also love incorporating natural botanicals and sustainably sourced crystals into some of my products, while choosing recyclable, reusable and eco-conscious packaging wherever possible.

I’m definitely not perfect when it comes to sustainability, but I believe that every little choice can make a difference — and I’m always looking for ways to do things better.

Wick’d today

Wick’d has grown and changed quite a bit since those first lockdown experiments!

From having a lovely workshop overlooking Douglas Bay, I now work from home, where I make my candles and wax melts in small batches. I also take Wick’d out and about to markets, fairs and events around the Isle of Man throughout the year, as well as stocking my products at select locations.

And I still love sharing my passion for candle making with other people. Rather than having a permanent workshop space, I now take my candle-making workshops around the island, making it possible for groups, businesses, community organisations and private parties to enjoy a creative candle-making experience in their own venue.

There’s something really special about making your own candle — choosing your fragrance, colours and finishing touches and then taking home something you've created yourself.

Thank you for supporting Wick’d

What started with a rather disastrous candle-making kit has grown into a small business that I’m incredibly proud of.

Every candle is made by me, in small batches, with lots of care and a little bit of love (and probably a large cup of tea somewhere nearby!).

Whether you're buying a candle, trying one of my wax melts, joining me at a workshop or simply following along on social media, thank you for supporting Wick’d.

I’m so grateful to have you along for the journey. 🖤

Netty x

Any questions?
Feel free to reach out using the form below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Any questions?Feel free to reach out using the form below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Any questions?
Feel free to reach out using the form below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.