How We Make Our Candles
Every RCK Candle begins in Bundanoon, where we choose a large block of sandstone from the Bundanoon Sandstone Quarry, stone that has taken millions of years to form. From this block, a thick slab is cut and shaped by Ronan from our team. Using a diamond-tipped saw blade, he cuts the slab into cubes and then hand-drills each one of one piece individually. Once shaped, the stones are thoroughly hand-washed and left to dry completely before making their way to the RCK Candle Factory.
At our little RCK Candle Factory in Bundanoon, Yuli and Aya begin by melting down high-quality, 100% natural soy wax, which is vegan, non-toxic, sustainable, and eco-friendly. While the wax melts, they prepare each wick and can by hand, ensuring the wick is the correct width and perfectly centred.
Fragrance oils, inspired by memories of Japan, are carefully blended into the hot wax. Each candle is then hand-poured in small batches of no more than 15 at a time, allowing close attention to detail. After a few hours, the candles are set, the wicks trimmed, and the surfaces smoothed with a heat gun to ensure a clean, even finish.
The candles are then left to cure for over two weeks, allowing the wax and fragrance to fully bond, ensuring a longer-lasting burn and a rich scent throw. Each candle is checked once more and refined if needed before it finds its other half, an RCK Sandstone Holder.
What Goes Into Each RCK Candle
When choosing our materials, we strive to support Australian suppliers, use safe and sustainable ingredients, and choose packaging that is either reusable or recyclable. We value handmade products in both Australia and Japan because it's where craftsmanship means something. Things are made with intention, held to high standards, and built to last. This ultimately fosters trust. That same attention to detail and transparency is something we’re proud to carry through every RCK product.
All of our sandstone is sourced from Bundanoon Sandstone Quarry. We cut, shape, and finish each holder ourselves. Each one of one sandstone piece is designed to last a lifetime. Our refill system means you can keep using your one of one sandstone holder again and again.
For our candles, we use 100% natural soy wax and high-quality fragrance oils. Nothing else. No additives, no harsh chemicals. Just clean-burning candles with a beautiful scent throw. They’re non-toxic, vegan, and made from sustainably sourced ingredients. Each candle is hand-poured by us. Unlike typical mass-produced candles that are… well, who knows what’s in those.
Our candle tins are fully recyclable, and we use wooden wicks, which are generally considered more sustainable than traditional cotton wicks. We use a single ply of natural wood that gives each candle a unique and earthy look that pairs beautifully with the sandstone. Being wood, they may occasionally give off a soft crackle, adding a subtle, calming atmosphere to your space.
There’s a lot that goes into every RCK Candle. From choosing each physical component to hand-making each one with care, we believe that piece by piece we’re building something better. Products made with intention, ingredients you can trust, and choices you can feel good about.
The Meaning Behind the Names
Each of our candles has a Japanese name, each one linked to a memory, mood, or moment of ours in Japan. These names are more than just aesthetic. They are personal, and every scent is crafted to capture the feeling behind it.
With Japanese-inspired scents held in Australian sandstone, each RCK Candle embodies our dual identity as half Australian and half Japanese.
