The Checkmate Collection features hand-painted, checkered porcelain vessels, each one unique. Collect them all and use as mugs, vases, or statement pieces when the candles are finished. Carefully hand-poured at our Nashville factory, this 11-ounce porcelain vessel is filled with our soy-blend wax; a cotton wick helps your candle burn beautifully. Artfully Crafted - Paddywax is an artisan candle company in Nashville, TN, founded in 1996. Each candle features a soy wax blend hand-poured into an easily repurposed vessel with U.S.A.-sourced cotton wicks. Specializing in candles and diffusers that compliment home decor trends, Paddywax candles are made with quality materials, inspiring color palettes, and intriguing fragrances to set the tone in your home.