Could you learn how to make handmade candles and give them as gifts this holiday? Yes, you sure can. Learning candle making is fun and a great way to create special gifts for friends and family. If you’ve ever considered it, but thought it was too involved, then a candle making kit is your answer.
Are Candle Making Kits Worth It?
Starting to make candles can be made easy with the help of a kit that contains all the necessary materials to produce multiple candles. While you can purchase a kit from Amazon, there are several advantages to buying from a specialized candle making supply company that makes it a better choice.
Why Buy From a Candle Supply Company?
- This is what they do! They’re all about candle making (and some soap)
- One-stop shop for quality ingredients: this means phthalate-free fragrances
- Any questions? Contact them
- Discounts and promotions
- A valuable resource for all things candle making – including how-to video tutorials
- Newsletter sign-ups for more information
- Need to buy more supplies? You know where to go
Here are 3 candle kits under $50 from candle supply companies (sorry Amazon):
- CandleScience: Fall/Holiday Candle Making Starter Kit, $34.87
- Candles and Supplies: Holiday Luxury Container Candle Kit, $49.99
- Pro Candle Supply: Soy Candle Making Kit, $36.99
Before we get into the details, I want to mention that most kits (especially for beginners) don’t include a digital scale. Some make it easy by pre-measuring the amount of wax and fragrance, but making quality candles requires measuring (like making cookies :)). It takes precise measurement to get the best results.
Each kit is from a reputable candle supply company and under $50.00. They feature soy wax (one is a soy/coconut blend) and phthalate-free fragrances. Here we go (in no particular order).
CandleScience
Fall/Holiday Candle Making Starter Kit, $34.87
CandleScience is an excellent online resource for candle making. This beginner’s kit includes all the materials needed to make six 8 oz candle tins.
Kit Includes:
- All Natural Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax – packaged in (2) 1 lb. bags
- 8 oz. Candle Tins (6 total)
- Fragrance oil (phthalate-free): 1 oz. Fraser Fir; 1 oz. Apple Harvest
- Plastic Pouring Pitcher
- Wick Stickers
- Wick Bars
- Warning Labels
- CD 18 6″ Pre-tabbed Wicks
You will need:
- Thermometer
- Stirring utensil
Bonus:
- Includes video tutorials
- Offers discount
- Free shipping!
- Newsletter sign-up
Candles and Supplies
Holiday Luxury Container Candle Kit, $49.99
Candles and Supplies is another fantastic candle making resource.
This kit includes everything needed to make (4) 6 oz. candles. Check out the high-quality black oval jars with wooden lids!
The Holiday Luxury Candle Kit
- GW-454 Premium Soy/Coconut Blend Wax – packaged in (2) 10 oz. bags
- (4) 6oz. Black Oval Tumblers
- 4 Wooden Lids
- Fragrance oil (phthalate-free): 1 oz. Christmas Eve; 1 oz. Candy Cane
- 4 Burning Instructions Labels
- 4 Wooden Wick Bars
- 4 Wicks – Ultra Core 2.592
- Wick Tape & Setting Tool
- 2 Stirring Sticks
You Will Need:
- Thermometer
- Pouring pitcher
Bonus:
- 4 labels
- Instruction sheet
- Newsletter sign-up
Pro Candle Supply
Pro Candle Supply sells candle making supplies and provides instructional videos. This kit makes (8) 8oz. candle tins.
Kit Includes:
- Natural soy wax – 3 lbs.
- (8) 8 oz. candle tins
- (4) 1 oz. fragrances: Lavender, Clean Cotton, Honeysuckle Jasmine, and Egyptian Amber (Phthalate Free)
- Thermometer
- 8 pre-tabbed cotton wicks
- 8 wick stickers
- 2 metal bow tie clips
- warning labels
- metal melting/pour pot (holds 1 lb. of wax)
You will need:
- Stirring utensil
Bonus:
- Instructional video
- Newsletter sign-up
- VIP candle making group
I think any one of these kits will get you on your way to having fun making candles. Which one will you try?
Note: I don’t earn any commission on these recommendations.
Photo by Hanna Balan on Unsplash
