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Candle Making Supplies

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If you want a fun hobby that can also make you money, try candle making.  It is a wonderful outlet for creativity and expression.  This is something you can study and master in the comfort of your own home.  Check out the list of supplies and resources to start making your own candles.
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Candle Making Supplies

Here are some starting supplies to help you learn to make your own candles.  There are different waxes, wicks, and supplies so this is just a starting point for learning.  Once you master one way, you can venture out and experiment with different types of candles.

 
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This is Freedom Soy Wax. This is a 5lb bag. This is microwavable.
American Soy Organics- 10 lb Freedom Soy Wax Beads
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This is a wick kit. It has 60 cotton candle wicks. This is for making candles that require a thick cotton wick.
CandMak Candle Wick Kit, 60 Cotton Wicks
 
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This is dye for making soy candles. This is how you make the pretty candle colors. These are dye chips in 16 colors.
Candle Dyes for Soy Candle Making - 16 Colors
 
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This is a candle making pouring pot. It has a dripless pouring spout so you can melt and pour your wax with minimal mess or drip. It has a heat resistant handle and made of stainless steel.
32oz Candle Making Pouring Pot, 304 Stainless
 
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This is a set of fragrance oils for making candles. This is an autumn theme scent package. It seems perfect for this time of year. The fragrance oil is how you make your candles smell amazing.
Candle Making Fragrance Oil Autumn Set
 
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This is a set of fragrance oils for making candles. Make your candles smell great with this bakery set. It has scents like sugar cookie, gingerbread, pumpkin pie or coffee cake.
Candle Making Fragrance Oil Bakery Set
 
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If you are learning to make candles, you may prefer a ready made kit versus purchasing individual parts. This is the kit for you. This is a DIY starter kit with the supplies you need to make candles. This can be a start to help you learn to make c...
Candle Making Kit for Adults with Hot Plate
 
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Here are some pretty amber jars for making candles. Making candles is so fun because there are so many different things you can do. Change the jar, change the wax, or change the scent and you have so many different options for making candles.
12 Pack 8 OZ Amber Glass Jars with Metal & Plastic Lids
 
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This is a set of wood wicks for candle making. Depending on the type of candle you are making, it may call for a different type of wick. These wicks also come with trimmer.
100pcs Wood Wicks for Candles with Trimmer
 
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This is a set of 10 molds for making candles. If you prefer a candle that is not in a jar or vessel, this is a nice set to make creative and cute geometric candles.
10 Pcs Geometric Candle Mold for DIY Decor

Instruction and Resources

Here are some resources to get you started on your candle making journey.  There are books and resources to learn how to make candles. There are also books to learn how to take your candle making to the next level and turn your hobby into an income producing business.

 
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This is an instructional book that is good for beginners. This teaches how to take a certain jar, wick and type of wax to make candles. This book can help you get off to a successful start making candles.
Candle Making Made Easier: Volume One Guide
 
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This is an instructional page on how to make soy candles. This is Candle Science which is a good resource in candle making. They also sell needed items for making candles.
How to Make A Soy Candle
 
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This is a good book for candle makers that want to know what it takes to make a profitable business. You can definitely make a business as a candle maker by selling your work. This is book 1 of 2.
Candle Making Business 101: Beginner's Guide
 
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This is book 2 of 2 for the Candle Making Business. This instructs how to make a business from selling candles. If you want it to be more than a hobby, you can have a business selling the candles you make.
Candle Making Business 102: Drive Growth
 
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If you are just starting to learn to make candles, this may be helpful for you. This is a step by step tutorial on making soy candles.
How to Make Soy Candles: A Beginner's Guide
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Here is a great resource for ideas for making candles. This is 34 candle making ideas and craft tutorials.
34+ Best DIY Candle Ideas & Craft Tutorials