For all of the do-it-yourself decorators out there, there’s nothing more satisfying than taking a lighter to a wick and turning wax into a work of art. But all of the craft stores are full of so many different types of candles that it can be confusing to know which one is best for you. To help, we rounded up the best candle-making kits for beginners so you can start waxing up a storm in no time.
Read on to shop the best candle making kits on the market.
Our Editor’s Best Candle Making Kits Reviews
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SAFELY MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLES - Complete kit with everything you need to make your personalized candles. Endless possibilities with multiple scents and color dyes provided. Selection of 10 most exquisite premium essential oils perfect for every mood and emotion.
- SAFE AND BIODEGRADABLE - Our soy wax is a healthy alternative to traditional candles. It burns with zero petro soot and is biodegradable, making it a more environmentally friendly choice. Our soy wax candles throw plenty of scent due to how clean they burn.
- CREATE BEAUTIFUL CANDLES FOR YOUR LOVED ONES - Show your loved ones how much you care by creating unique candles perfectly matched to their tastes. We have included 6 elegantly designed tin containers, 4 glass jars with wooden lids, 2 gift boxes & 4 giftable cotton bags. Along with unique and thoughtful stickers to add a personal touch.
- SECURE & FRESH Each item is wrapped in its own package to ensure no leaks or damage. Essential oil boxes are delivered with foam padding, and all scents/dyes have their own sealed bag for freshness!
- GREAT KIT FOR BEGINNERS OR PROS With a super simple and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions manual and video, you'll have your project up in no time. Super simple for beginners while up to every standard for pros - You can't go wrong with this one!
- 🧡 THE ULTIMATE SET FOR BEGINNERS: The natural soy wax candle making kit comes in a beautiful giftable box and has lots of extras including packs of soy wax, gorgeous black candle jars & tin cans, 7 fragrance oils, 10 dye blocks, beautiful candle labels, wicks, glue dots, melting pot, pipettes, stirring spoon, and much, MUCH more!
- 💛 A GREAT ACTIVITY FOR THE FAMILY: What better way to enjoy some creative DIY time with your family than by making scented candles together, enjoying real quality time, and making beautiful candles for decoration or as presents for friends (Gift individual candles or the whole kit!)
- 💚 YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT CANDLE MAKER TO MAKE STUNNING CANDLES: Too many DIY craft kits end up causing confusion with missing or ambiguous instructions. Our scented candle-making kit however is the perfect place for a beginner candle maker to start. The instructions simply couldn’t be easier to follow.
- 💙 BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED GIFT: Our soy candle-making kit for adults makes an amazing and thoughtful gift – especially for Christmas, Mother's Day, Birthdays, and anniversaries. Our kits are also perfect if you are looking for a thoughtful and creative thank you present, made with that wonderful touch of TLC.
- 💜 THE PERFECT FRAGRANCE AND COLOR FOR YOUR HOME: Our candle making kits are available in SEVEN alternative scents with 10 color dye blocks too so you can not only pick the scents you like best, you can pick the colors too and add up to 3 different dried flowers for decoration - lavender, osmanthus, rose-buds. In addition, it comes with preprinted labels to match the scents.
- 🎁【A Complete Candle Making Kit】Our candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles:1.5 Pounds Soy Wax x 2, 1 candle melting pot, 1 candle wax melter, 15 black candle tins, 6 candle essential scents, 4 bags dried flowers, 16 candle dyes,1 thermometer,20 candle wicks, 20 stickers,20 Pcs Warning Stickers,4 wick holders,1 stirring spoon,6 types of stickers (36 pcs).
- 🎀【The Ultimate Set for Beginners】Many DIY craft kits can be frustrating with unclear instructions or missing components. However, Our scented candle-making kit however is the suitable place for a beginner candle maker to start. We have prepared a detailed guide with pictures to provide a candle making step. The instructions are incredibly simple to follow, making it the starting point for anyone interested in candle making.
- 🎁【High Quality Wax Materal】This set is all natural soybean wax, which burns evenly, clean and free of black smoke. 6 different fragrances and 12 colored dye blocks, so you can choose your favorite fragrance and color and add up to 4 different dried flowers as decorations - lavender, osmanthus, rose bud, jasmine. In addition, it comes with pre printed labels to match the scents. We provide a thermometer specifically to make it easier for you to know when to add essential oils and dye blocks.
- 💛【Safe & Efficient Candle Melting】110v-500w Electric Hot Plate heats up at a constant temperature to avoid burning the candles by heating up too fast.5-speed temperature adjustment (Recommended to use 2-3 speeds for melting candles). Please be careful not to touch the surface of the heating plate during heating.900ML candle making pot with strong rust resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, sufficient capacity, no dripping, suitable for making it easier to make.
- 🧡【Candle Gift Set】Our high-quality candle making kit for adults makes an thoughtful gift – Suitability for occasions like Christmas, Mother's Day, Birthday, Holiday, and Mother's Day gifts for family or friends . You can experience the joy of making candles with family and friends.
- 🎁Premium Candle Making Kit:Our candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles: 6 candle essential scents(Lavender essential oil+Rose essential oil+Lemon essential oil+Jasmine essential oil+Freesia essential oil+Bluebells essential oil), 20 candle dyes, 5 bags of Beeswax, 1 thermometer(With battery),1 candle melting pot, 1 candle wax melter, 1 stirring spoon,10 wick center devices,10 black candle tins,20 candle wicks,10 stickers
- 🎁Super Easy to Make for beginners : Whether you are a beginner or a candle lover, this candle set allows you to easily make your own candles and enjoy the fun of making candles with your family.We have prepared a detailed guide with pictures to provide a foolproof candle making step. Tips:In order to avoid burning of dried flowers,there are two points to pay attention to: 1.Keep the dried flowers away from the wick when you place them in the melted wax.2 Placing 2-3pcs dried flowers is enough.
- 🎁Advanced Wax Material: Our candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax, the candle will not be easily deformed, cracked or melted, it can burn cleanly for a long time and effectively release the smell. No need to worry about the unhealthy chemicals found in traditional paraffin wax, we only use plant-based additives that naturally exist in the environment.
- 🎁Perfect Gift: Our high-quality candle making kit for adults comes in a beautiful gift box. You can stimulate creativity and have fun in the process of making! For those who like handmade and DIY hobby kits, this candle maker kit will be a great Christmas gift, Mother's Day gift, holiday gift or birthday gift!
- 🎁100% Satisfaction Guaranteed :Every detail we prepare for each set of products is full of love and care, and all items are neatly packed and quality checked before being shipped. However, if you encounter problems when using our products, we will make every effort to ensure that you have a good buying experience!
- ❤️【All-IN-ONE Complete Premium DIY Candle Making Kit】The candle making supplies are suitable for all levels and contain all you needed to make scented homemade candles: 480g Soy Wax (8 block soy wax, 1 block about 60g=1 jar of candle), 4 * fragrance oils, 1* candle pouring pot with anti-scalding handle, 50 * candle wicks, 50 * candle wick stickers,4 * wax dyes,8*candle tins,4* centering device,1*stirring spoon,4* insulation mats, 16* DIY stickers, 1 * user manual and and exquisite gift box.
- 🌹【Super Easy to Make, Perfect for Beginners】The ultimate candle making set for beginners is definitely in our shop. Whether you are a beginner or a candle making lover, owning our candle making kit is the first step to successfully making candles. The set includes step-by-step instruction and all necessary soy wax, dyes, essential oils and other accessories for making candles. Come and try this DIY candle making set to start your journey as a handmade candle designer!
- 👍【Advanced and Superior Quality of Soy Wax 】The candle making kit has 1OO% natural soy wax,and the completed candles will not easily deform or break,allowing for long-time clean burning. And soy wax has excellent aroma projection, making it an ideal choice for scented candles. Also,the candle making pouring pot use 304 stainless steel, strong rust resistance,high temperature and corrosion resistance. You can use the pot to melt more soy wax at one time. It meets the standard of food grade.
- 🌈【Making Colorful Aromatherapy Candles】The perfect combination of soy wax, scented oils and dyes allow you to create colorful and multi shaped scented candles, turning any space into your ideal comfort zone. The candle kit comes with four premium pure essential oils: rose,lavender,lemon and vanilla, and four dyes: green,yellow,red and purple. Fully unleash your creativity and make these colorful aromatherapy candles the best decor for your living room, bedroom, dining room,office and more.
- 💕【Great Activities for Family and Group】What could be more enjoyable than making exquisite candles with family,children and friends? Invite your family to join this joyful candle making journey! During candle making process,it can also enhance children's creativity and hands-on abilities (but it needs to be done with adults). The completed candles can be shared with your family, neighbors,friends or colleagues, and you can write your blessings on the stickers. They will definitely be surprised.
- 【A Complete Candle Making Kit】LED display wax melting pot 500 ml x 1(Wax Heater Color Random),1.5 Pounds Soy Wax x 2 ,Candle Tin x 16, Candle essential scents x 8 , Wax Dyes x 12 , Gift boxes x 16, Ribbons x 20 , Wooden holder x 20, Wick x 20,Stickers x 20,Warning Stickers x 20, Anti-scald Gloves x 2,Stirring Spoon x 1, Silicone Anti Scalding Mat x 1 and more.Contains marker pen and writable label paper, you can make your own unique label, and each candle can is equipped with a very beautiful gi
- 【Wax melting pot】The latest electric wax melting furnace - professional wax melting equipment. Whether you are a professional candle maker or a hobbyist, the LED display and temperature control system will be of great help in making handmade candles. You no longer need complicated tools such as thermometers, electric stoves, furnaces, etc., it can help you maximize your enjoyment of candle making.Voltage:US 110-120V(50/60HZ) .
- 【All Natural Soy Wax】The candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax. The candles burn clean without deformation and cracking. Adding aromatherapy essential oil can release fragrance for a long time.
- 【Easy to Make】Whether you are a beginner or an adult, this candle kit can meet your needs for making DIY handmade candles. You can use a variety of dyes and 8 essential oils with 16 different candle jars to create unique scented candles that can be used as special gifts for friends and family.An extensive candle making kit with a step-by-step guide with pictures for a foolproof candle making experience and lasting results.
- 【Satisfactory After-sales Service】 If you are interested in our candle sets and would like more information, please feel free to contact us. We will reply you as soon as possible to bring you a pleasant shopping experience!
- 🎁Premium Candle Making Kit:Our candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles: 9 candle essential scents(Rose+Eucalyptus +Lemon+Orange+Mint+Jasmine+Apple Cinnamon+Lavender +Tea Tree essential oil), 9 bags of Beeswax, 1 thermometer(With battery),1 pouring pot, 1 candle wax melter, 1 spoon, 20 wick clips,18 candle tins,30 candle wicks,20 stickers,24 Warning labels, 1 Scissors, 1 rubber pads, 20 dye, 4 Dried flower.
- 🎁Super Easy to Make for beginners : Whether you are a beginner or a candle lover, this candle set allows you to easily make your own candles and enjoy the fun of making candles with your family. We have prepared a detailed guide with pictures to provide a foolproof candle making step. Tips:In order to avoid burning of dried flowers,there are two points to pay attention to: 1. Keep the dried flowers away from the wick when you place them in the melted wax.2 Placing 2-3pcs dried flowers is enough.
- 🎁Advanced Wax Material: Our candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax, the candle will not be easily deformed, cracked or melted, it can burn cleanly for a long time and effectively release the smell. No need to worry about the unhealthy chemicals found in traditional paraffin wax, we only use plant-based additives that naturally exist in the environment.
- 🎁Perfect Gift: Our high-quality candle making kit for adults comes in a beautiful gift box. You can stimulate creativity and have fun in the process of making! For those who like handmade and DIY hobby kits, this candle maker kit will be a great Christmas gift, Mother's Day gift, holiday gift or birthday gift!
- 🎁100% Satisfaction Guaranteed :Every detail we prepare for each set of products is full of love and care, and all items are neatly packed and quality checked before being shipped. However, if you encounter problems when using our products, we will make every effort to ensure that you have a good buying experience!
- 【EASY TO USE FOR ALL LEVELS】: With a super detailed and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions manual and video,our candle making kit is easy for both experienced candle lovers and beginners to create beautiful candles.
- 【A COMPLETE & COST-EFFECTIVE DIY KIT】: Making your own candles with this candle making supplies is more cost-effective compared to buying pre-made scented candles. Our candle kit provides all needed materials and tools including 1 candle wax melter,10 rich scents essential oil, 8 bags of Soy wax,12 dyes,1 wick sticker,20 Candle Wicks, 10 wick centering devices,6 Candle Jars,4 Glass cup,1 stirring Spoon,1 pair of Anti Scalding Gloves,1 Scissors,4 Dried flower,16 Stickers
- 【ALL NATURAL SOY WAX】 Equiped with 100% natural soy wax&10 kinds of premium essential oils,a natural&eco-friendly option.It burns smokeless, non-toxic, safe and has a longer burning time. The unique scents of the candles help relax and relieve stress and anxiety.Creating your own candles with distinctive fragrances brings a calm and cozy ambiance. Besides making scented candles, you can explore your creativity to make other types of candles, such as colored candles or holiday-themed candles.
- 【A GREAT ACTIVITY FOR FAMILY&FRIEND】: Whether it's during weekend family time or special holidays, you can invite your children to join you in making candles with our complete DIY candle making kit. It do not only strengthens your parent-child relationship but also cultivates their creativity and manual skills. You can also enjoy the joy of creating and the opportunity for interaction with your friend,bringing you closer and happier.
- 【UNIQUE GIFT】: Our soy candle making kit for adults comes in a beautiful box. If you are looking for a thoughtful and creative present,this will be a good choice. For those who like handmade and DIY craft hobby kits, this candle maker kit will be even a better & unique Christmas gift, birthday gift,Mother's Day gift or holiday gift,anniversary gift.
- 🪔𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐭: The kit includes high-quality natural soybean wax, corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistant 304 stainless steel wax melting cups, 16 multi-size candle cups, creative stickers, And commonly used candle making supplies, such as Light aroma type essential oils and liquid dyes, etc. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, The detailed making instructions let you easily enjoy the joy of making aromatherapy candles.
- 🎁𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭: Our DIY candles making kit has exquisite packaging, and excellent quality. Whether you want to give a candle-making set directly or give the candle made by yourself, it will surprise the recipient greatly, convey a festive atmosphere, and bring new joy to them.
- 🎀𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬: The candle making kit where you can escape from your busy life and enjoy the tranquility of being alone. You can also experience the joy of making candles with family and friends, increase communication between loved ones and parent-child, and enhance happiness.
- 🔴🟡🔵𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: We are using high-strength dyes, which may penetrate slightly into the outer packaging, and pigment precipitation is a normal phenomenon that does not affect use. Please shake well before use.(Our essential oil as Light aroma type. If you like a strong flavor, You can purchase oil-soluble aromatherapy essential oils to use together)
- 💗💗💗𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞: If you find any missing or damaged accessories or any problems during use after receiving the candle making kit, please contact us and we will provide you with a solution within 24 hours. (Pay attention to preventing burns and sharp objects during use)
- 【A Complete Candle Making Kit】LED display wax melting pot 500 ml x 1, 6oz Soy Wax x 4, 4oz Soy Wax x 4, Wax Dyes x 12,Colorful Candle Tin x 4,Glass Candle Jar with lid x 4, wooden holder x 10, wick x 10, anti-scald gloves x 2,Stirring Spoon x 1, coaster x 1 and more.Contains marker pen and writable label paper, you can make your own unique label, and each candle can is equipped with a very beautiful gift box.
- 【Wax melting pot】The latest electric wax melting furnace - professional wax melting equipment. Whether you are a professional candle maker or a hobbyist, the LED display and temperature control system will be of great help in making handmade candles. You no longer need complicated tools such as thermometers, electric stoves, furnaces, etc., it can help you maximize your enjoyment of candle making.Voltage:US 110-120V(50/60HZ) .
- 【All Natural Soy Wax】The candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax. The candles burn clean without deformation and cracking. Adding aromatherapy essential oil can release fragrance for a long time. Eight bags of soybean wax perfectly fit eight beautiful candle cans, eliminating the steps of weighing soybean wax.
- 【Easy to Make】Whether you are a beginner or an adult, this candle kit can meet your needs for making DIY handmade candles. You can use a variety of dyes and 8 essential oils with 8 different candle jars to create unique scented candles that can be used as special gifts for friends and family.An extensive candle making kit with a step-by-step guide with pictures for a foolproof candle making experience and lasting results.
- 【Satisfactory After-sales Service】 If you are interested in our candle sets and would like more information, please feel free to contact us. We will reply you as soon as possible to bring you a pleasant shopping experience!
Best Candle Making Kits Buying Guide
Before choosing the best candle making kit you should consider following options:
1. Safety: You will be working with hot wax and potentially hot liquids, so make sure that the supplies you choose are safe for you to use.
Make sure you have heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands from hot liquids and wax. Also make sure that you have eye protection, as wax can splash and cause damage to your eyes.
2. Quality of supplies: Before you purchase your supplies, make sure that you get the best quality items that you can afford. Low-quality wax may not give you the best results.
You will want the best color gels and fragrance oils that you can afford to get the best quality candles. Look for suppliers who offer quality products at an affordable price.
3. Variety: Don’t limit your self to one type of candle. Most candle making kits come with the supplies and instructions to make votives, tapers, and pillars.
Explore different types of candles and find the ones that you love to make so that you can sell them in your store.
4. Time: If you buy a kit that requires you to add fragrance to the wax as it cools, you will have to wait for the wax to cool and then add the fragrance oil.
If you purchase a kit that already has fragrance oil added to the wax, it will be ready to pour into the containers and then you can add color.
Decide which option you want, based on your time constraints. You may want to make a selection of candles that you can sell, or you may want to make specialty candles for yourself or as gifts for friends and family.
5. Cost: Before you purchase a candle making kit, make sure that you have an idea of the cost of supplies.
You will need to purchase wax, wicks, and containers, so make sure that you have an idea of how much these items will cost. Don’t purchase supplies that are outrageously expensive and don’t purchase supplies that are too inexpensive.
If you purchase supplies that are too expensive, you may not make any profit on your candles. If you purchase supplies that are too inexpensive, you may not have the best quality products.
6. Support: Depending on what kind of candle making kit you purchase, you may need support.
If you purchase a kit that requires you to add fragrance to the wax as it cools, you may want to call the company for support.
If you purchase a kit that already has fragrance oil added to the wax, you may not need any support.
7. Time Commitment: Depending on how much you want to make, you may have a lot of wax to pour, or you may have only a few containers to fill.
You will need to determine how much time you want to spend making your candles. Some kits are very simple and only require you to pour the wax into containers, while others are more involved.
8. Space: You will need to have a designated area for your candle making supplies. If you don’t have adequate space, the process may be difficult.
Check to see how much space the supplies take up and make sure you have enough room. The space you need will depend on how many supplies you purchase and how much of the supplies you actually use.
9. Variety: Decide if you want to make all of the same type of candle or if you want to make all different types.
What else you should know about candle making kits
1. What is included in a candle making kit?
The items included in a candle making kit vary depending on the brand and type of kit. However, most kits will include a candle mold, wicks, wax, and fragrance oils. Some kits may also include colorants, glitters, and other decorations.
2. How much wax is needed to make a candle?
One pound of wax is needed to make a candle.
3. What is the best type of wax to use for making candles?
The best type of wax to use for making candles is paraffin wax.
4. What is the best wick material to use for making candles?
The best wick material to use for making candles is cotton.
5. What is the best type of mold to use for making candles?
The best type of mold to use for making candles is a mold that is heat-resistant and can withstand the high temperatures of melted wax.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best candle making kits. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best candle making kits will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.