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DIY Candles & Cozy Home Stuff 🕯️

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I got really into candle making last year and somehow fell down a rabbit hole of molds, scent beads, and laundry hacks. Here's everything I've been using and loving.
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Getting Started with Molds 🌷

These are the molds I grabbed when I first started experimenting. Super cheap so you can try a bunch without feeling guilty if one doesn't work out.

 
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the tulip and rose details on this one are surprisingly crisp for the price
1Pcs Handmade Scented Candle Plaster Resin Molds DIY
 
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thirty cents! I bought like five different flower molds just to test. no regrets
Flower Mold Scented Candle Mould Soap Resin Silicone Form
 
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got this for my anxious dog actually. she LOVES sniffing around it after walks 🐕
Dog Snuffle Mat Interactive Slow Feeder Puzzle Toy Anxiety
 
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these tiny cube candles are so cute for table settings. bought them for a dinner party
QX2E Small Scented Mini Cube Bubble Shaped Wax Candles for
 
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mesh bags keep my scent beads from getting everywhere in the wash. finally.
3pcs Multifunctional Laundry Soap Bag Reusable Mesh Bag

Fun Shapes & Vessels

Once I got comfortable with basic molds I started branching out into weirder shapes. The little lamb one kills me every time.

 
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another snuffle mat option, this one's slightly different texture. my cat goes nuts for it 🐱
Dog Snuffle Mat Interactive Slow Feeder Puzzle Toy Anxiety
 
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same flower mold as before but I use this one specifically for soap making
Flower Mold Scented Candle Mould Soap Resin Silicone Form
 
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the cartoon sheep mold is ridiculously adorable. makes great gifts
Cute Lamb Silicone Candle Mold Cartoon Sheep Epoxy Resin
 
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cookie shaped molds work for candles AND actual jewelry pendants which is wild
Silicone Chocolate Cookie Molds Mini DIY Jewelry Making
 
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this wave stripe pot mold is pricier but the finished product looks expensive
Wave Stripe Oval Storage Flower Pot Silicone Mold DIY

Holiday Candle Making 🎄

I went a little overboard making Christmas candles last year. My whole family got homemade ones whether they wanted them or not.

 
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tree and bell shapes came out perfect. the moon one is my personal fav
2Pcs Christmas Shaped Scented Candle Set Tree Bell Moon
 
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bought two sets because I was making like 40 candles for gifts lol
2Pcs Christmas Shaped Scented Candle Set Tree Bell Moon
 
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also used this cookie mold for holiday jewelry. surprisingly versatile
Silicone Chocolate Cookie Molds Mini DIY Jewelry Making
 
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the peony pot mold makes the prettiest candle jars. looks like pottery
3D Peony Petal Pots Silicone Mold DIY Light Luxury Flower
 
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these aluminum tins are great for travel candles. pack flat and seal tight
50Ml food grade aluminum can 50x35mm empty metal container

Candle Making Supplies 🔧

The boring but necessary stuff. Wick holders changed my life honestly, I used to hold wicks in place with chopsticks like a fool.

 
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just get these wick holders. I wasted so much time before I found them
10/20/30Pcs Candle Wick Holder 12cm Metal Wick Fixing Clip
 
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this puzzle mat tires my dog out better than a 30 minute walk. worth every penny
Dog Snuffle Mat Slow Feeder PuzzleToy Anxiety Relief Scent
 
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these laundry bags work perfectly with scent beads. two in a pack
2 Laundry Bags Mesh Bags With Zipper Closure, Compatible
 
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the duck mold. THE DUCK MOLD. everyone asks about my duck candles 🦆
3D Cute Duck Form Silicone Mold DIY Scented Candle Plaster
 
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toss these scent beads in with your wash. clothes smell amazing for days
Fabric Scent Beads, Add While Washing, Eliminate Odors

Fruity & Animal Molds 🍓

My newest obsession is fruit shaped candles. A strawberry candle next to a lamb candle on my shelf just makes me happy.

 
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another lamb mold but slightly different shape. I have a problem
Lamb Shaped Silicone Candle Mold Flexible Safe Mould for
 
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grape and pineapple molds are so fun for summer candle batches
Fruit Molds Scented Candle Mould Soap Resin Grape Pineapple
 
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fifteen cents for an apple candle mold. bought a bunch for stocking stuffers
Christmas Eve Fruit Apple Modeling Scented Candle Home
 
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keep your delicates safe and your scent beads contained. simple and reusable
Multifunctional Laundry Soap Bag Reusable Mesh Bag with
 
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strawberry mold has four cavities so you can pour a whole batch at once
1 4 Cavity Strawberry Scent Candle Making Silicone Mould

Laundry Helpers & Extras

Not candle related but these mesh bags and tea lights snuck into my cart and honestly they belong here.

 
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three mesh bags for under five bucks. I use mine weekly at this point
3pcs Mesh Zipper Laundry Bag (For Detergent Pods/Scent
 
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basically the same set in a different listing. grabbed extras for my mom
3-piece mesh zipper laundry bags set (suitable for laundry
 
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can't stop buying lamb molds apparently. this one's for resin projects too 🐑
Cute Lamb Silicone Candle Mold Cartoon Sheep Epoxy Resin
 
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this mesh bag is my go-to for washing bras and small stuff. holds up well
Mesh Bag with Zipper Multifunctional Laundry Soap Bag
 
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these tea light candles burn clean with zero smell. perfect for when you want glow without scent
10Pcs Romantic Tea Candle Decorations Smokeless And