Whilst we are in many aspects a global business, Angeleen and Victoria are based in Naarm, Melbourne. This business has largely been imagined on the unceded lands of the Kulin Nation.
Our artists are scattered globally, our candles are made in Boorloo, Perth & our holders are crafted in China.
Experienced and skillful makers based in China create our concrete candle holders. A mould is used to create the holder and is then poured, rested and demoulded. Due to the nature of the material, as well as the intricate design of the artwork, these products are not perfect. Imperfection is to be expected on an artisanal product with this level of detail.
Similar to the holders, our candles are made in molds. A specially formulated performance wax is induced with 7.5% fragrance and essential oil to create our custom blends. Due to the nature of wax, these refills are not always perfectly smooth. These are a hand crafted product, each poured, rested and de-moulded specifically for Meltdown Studio.
Slight colour variations in wax colour are nothing to be concerned about, the product is of the same high quality you can come to expect from Meltdown Studio.
These variances can be due to the oils used in the candle refills and how they react to each other and oxidise over.
The refills are made up primarily of natural soy bean wax. Blended with smaller portions of sustainably sourced, certified palm wax, premium grade paraffin wax and a unique plant-based additive. This type of wax was chosen due to a higher sweating point than other waxes on the market, allowing for superior performance in a variety of conditions. It features a higher fragrance tolerance, ensuring a stronger scent profile.
This wax has a smooth set both pre- and post-burn, anti-sweating properties and fantastic oil absorption, resulting in an amazing hot and cold scent throw. The wax remains hard, durable, and smooth, making it perfect for moulds.
Currently, we ship to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We are working on adding more countries soon.
If your country is not listed and you would like to order our goodies - please get in touch - hello@meltdownstudio.com.au
Our parcels are sent via Sendle. Sendle parcels are automatically booked as authority to leave, where the driver will leave the parcel at the receiver's premises as long as it's safe to do so.
If there is any issue with your parcel - please get in touch - hello@meltdownstudio.com.au
Shipping costs are determined by weight, region, and box size. Our shipping provider calculates these prices based on your address. We are working on making shipping more affordable, especially for our international customers. However, since our products are Australia-based and heavy, it is challenging to reduce these costs as much as we’d like. Any savings we are able to secure will be passed on to you.
All sales on Meltdown Studio are final. All our runs are small and/or limited edition, and our tiny team of two doesn't have the capacity for exchanges and returns. We do not accept returns or exchanges.
We make sure to quality check all items - but accidents happen! If there is anything that doesn't feel right with something in your order, please let us know at If there is any issue with your parcel - please get in touch - hello@meltdownstudio.com.au and we will figure out how best to help.