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Avoid Candle Making Rookie Mistakes
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items Candles have taken over my life. As a beginner at home candle maker, I hope these tools and tutorials help you avoid the same mistakes I made. NOTE: Some links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission - at no extra cost t...
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Tools of the Trade
I love all the scents and wax I have bought here. They also have great training videos.
CandleScience
This wax has been the best in melting and is good for molds. It holds the scents and colors beautifully.
Golden Brands All Natural 464 Soy Wax
Highly recommend if you’re going to be doing bigger batches of candles. This was a game changer for me.
Wax Melter
I started out with this and it was great as it provided all the basic tools you’ll need.
Starter Kits for Candle Making
You will need something better than what comes in the kit. This is the one I purchased. You need this to ensure you’re adding your scent and pouring your wax at the right temperatures.
https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Thermometer-774-Temperature-Accessories/dp/B0B71HFH9K/ref=sr_1_17?crid=3CZECX03MYV53&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8Ger4dMy4c3dRylJ0ztFU2t5UHwdLYSJ7x6cCUi3FommwZ8-ED-4lKS2hkg5ViMSjXamZ-vvBx-pU7FXOIgmb7mc6epXOhhLrw57qo5sWoJPOIJ13GFJ6zoKhBokm0gGUydT4laH4VPwvxH1mK4acvKj91-6fyoICuSik_7Vyb2TwRx3uh9NRKRdc9TwGes6KlvuYxycWFQMs0tTBnUNruPnnQvkmLWWALwfuDjiByS_bFDg-8Hp4_xj53C18EsidvUvr-qYXUJ_xsgwQlGheheuGWtk-cbDKqvMHqq11nM.oMR6V-Lth1gfFEmsS15ktDPm6HQfBuPqHr9Pr0EJUzk&dib_tag=se&keywords=thermometer%2Bfor%2Bcooking&qid=1762304976&sprefix=thermometer%2Caps%2C411&sr=8-17&th=1
Here's another option for a beginner kit.
Candle Making Kit, For Beginner Candles DIY Starter Kit For Making Big Scented Candle With Soy Wax, Non Toxic And Safe, Candle Casting For Self Making Artistic And Crafts
Essential to ensure a smooth pour and avoid wasting your wax
90oz. Candle Wax Pouring Can by Make Market®
Having a set of various sizes on hand is helpful if you're working with different container sizes.
Pre-waxed Wicks & Clips by Make Market®
A scale is hands down mandatory. Always weigh your wax and add your desired amount of oil depending on how strong you want your candle to be.
ZOWWKLLY Digital Food Kitchen Scale, Gram Scale 1g/0.1oz Accuracy, 15kg/33lb Stainless Steel with 5 Units, Tare Function& LCD Display, USB Rechargeable & Battery Powered, for Coffee, Baking, Cooking
Here's another option for soy. This is a great bargain.
Title All Natural Soy Wax 464 Candle Making
Tutorial Videos
It is so helpful to watch a tutorial from start to finish to avoid mistakes and waste
candle making tutorials for beginners - Search Videos
Another tutorial for you.
candle making tutorials for beginners - Search Videos
Be unique and curate your own personal scent
How to Make Your Own Custom Candle Scents at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Personalize Your Candles
Feeling brave, graduate to molds. This tutorial will walk you through it.
Making Candles with Candle Molds — HotPinkPineapples
A great site for how-to's and supplies
the ultimate candle making guide
You will need to organize and store. These are perfect for storage. I own a few of these for storing my scents, wicks and small tools
All Purpose Single Drawer Storage Clear - Brightroom™
I use this for storing my wax.
30qt Heavy Duty Latching Clear Storage Box - Brightroom™: Stackable Plastic Bin with Lid, Universal Utility Storage