Meet Candle Maker - Toynga

I am very happy to introduce you to a sister who makes the candles that actually made me turn my back on Yankee Candles. Her name is Toynga. For two years I have been replacing several of the products that I normally purchase from stores with products that are hand crafted and/ or custom made. One product that I had literally given up hope of finding a suitable hand made replacement for is Yankee Candles.

As a matter of order I peruse the web sites, blogs, ... of all new member of NeedleArtist and Crafters. What initially made me curious about Toynga's candles were the candle names. Names I had never heard associated with candle scents before. So, out of curiosity I connected with her about her processes, customer rections. . . . She was very informative and accommodating. So I ordered a few tarts. Where most candles I've tried have failed for me is that they will smell good unused but when burned aroma's are virtually undetectable. How that happens I don't know, but it does.

The tarts and candle I purchased from Toynga were well packaged and arrived a day sooner than she promised. As I unwrapped each item I could smell it very well and was so happy about it. I placed one tart in a small bowl in my rest room and the fragranced filled my small bathroom delightfully. I lit the jarred candle in my living room and to my delight, the fragrance wafted from my living room to my dining room to my hall. Everyone who entered my home asked - what smells so good.

I finally burned the tart I placed in the bathroom after a couple of weeks - after the fragrance waned, but do my delight once the soy began to melt the fragrance was once again full and heavenly. The fragrance of the burned tarts lingered in the room as the burned candle did - for hours. And, the candle disappated as it burned.

If you love candles and or know someone who does this is a hand made crafter whos product won't disappoint you. Another thing I loved about doing business with Toynga is that she actually sent me a sample tart with my purchase. Although that fragrance was a bit perfumy for me, my daughter loved it. Which leads me to another point. I was sure about what I like but unsure about what I wanted to try. Because she took the initiative and sent me a sample of the fragrance I was debating about - I feel like I didn't waste my money. I'm sure that you will be very pleased with the process and your purchase. Gotta love a sister who is consistent, persistent, and true to her word.