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Candle Making for Beginners: Tools, Materials & Where to Buy Them

Making candles is easier than you think — and deeply therapeutic. Here’s everything you need to start.

 

Why Candle Making?

 

Candle making is a calming, creative hobby that turns your space into a sanctuary. With just a few tools and high-quality wax, you can design scents that fit your mood or routine — productivity, calm, focus, comfort.

Good news: you don’t need a studio or expensive equipment.

Just a wax, wick, fragrance oil, and a heat source.

Essential Tools (Beginner-Friendly Checklist)

 

  • Digital scale — accuracy matters for fragrance load.

  • Pouring pitcher / metal melting pot — to melt wax safely.

  • Thermometer — temperature determines perfect scent throw.

  • Heat source — induction plate or double boiler.

  • Wick centering tool or chopsticks — to keep wicks straight.

  • Jar scraper or spatula — for mixing wax + oil evenly.

Materials You Need

 

1. Wax (choose one)

  • Soy wax — natural, clean burn, great hot/cold throw.

  • Coconut wax — premium, smooth tops, slow burn.

  • Soy + coconut blend — what premium brands use.
     

2. Wicks

  • Cotton wicks — versatile, classic flame.

  • Wooden wicks — crackling sound, modern vibe.
     

3. Fragrance Oils (or Essential Oils)

  • Choose IFRA certified oils for safe candle use.

  • Avoid using perfume oils — they’re not heat safe.
     

4. Candle Vessels

  • Tin jars — safe for beginners, travel-friendly.

  • Glass jars — minimalistic, clean aesthetics.

  • Cement / gypsum vessels — premium handmade look.

Best Fragrance Load (Wax to Oil Ratio)

General formula for beginners:

Wax × % fragrance load = grams of fragrance oil

Example (8% load):

100g wax × 0.08 = 8g fragrance oil

Temperature Guide (Works for Soy & Soy-Coconut Blends)

  • Heat wax: 70–80°C (160–175°F)

  • Add fragrance at: 60–65°C (140–150°F)

  • Pour into jar at: 50–55°C (122–131°F)

Temperature is everything — it determines scent throw and surface smoothness.

Where to Buy Candle Making Supplies
 

USA
 

Canada
 

  • Alegna — soy + coconut wax.
     

UK & EU
 

Poland (PL/Eu Shipping)
 

  • Aspol — premium fragrance oils (used by LERO AROMA).

  • Aromatowo — wooden wicks + bases for diffusers.

Beginner Mistakes (Avoid These)
 

  • Adding fragrance at too high temperature.

  • Using the wrong wick size.

  • Not letting candles cure (soy needs 7–14 days!).

Ready to Start?

Candle making is not about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s a tiny ritual that slows down your mind and brings peace into your space.

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