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
Bestseller No. 1
ASH & HARRY (US Based Company Premium Candle Making Kit - Complete DIY Starter Set - Pure Soy Wax, Designer 10 Tin & Glass Jars - 10 CPL Branded Fragrances, Soy Wax Candle Maker Dyes
- 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!
$54.97
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Bestseller No. 2
SoftOwl Premium Soy Candle Making Kit - Full Set - Soy Wax, Big 7oz Jars & Tins, 7 Pleasant Scents, Color Dyes & More - Perfect as Home Decorations - DIY Starter Scented Candles Making Kit
- 🧡 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.
$49.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Complete Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter,Candle Making Supplies,DIY Arts&Crafts Kits Gift for Kids,Beginners,Adults,Including 500w Electronic Stove,Wicks,Wax,Rich Scents,Dyes,Melting Pot,Candle tins
- 🎁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.
- 🎁Premium Candle Making Kit：Our candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles: 1 candle melting pot, 1 candle wax melter, 5 bags of natural wax ,6 candle essential scents, 1 stirring spoon, 1 thermometer, 10 wick center devices, 20 candle dyes, 10 black candle tins, 20 candle wicks, 10 stickers, 1 detailed instructions and exquisite craft gift boxes.6 kinds of scents are very suitable for all kinds of emotions and moods
- 🎁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!
$69.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Candle Making Kit Supplies, Soy Wax DIY Candle Craft Tools Including Candle Make Pouring Pot, Candle Wicks, Wicks Sticker, 3-Hole Candle Wicks Holder, Natural Soy Wax and Spoon
- UPDATED VERSION/HIGH QUALITY & SAVING YOUR TIME CANDLE MAKE POURING POT: Size 5.1inch*3.9inch* 3.6inch, Use 304 stainless steel instead of iron, strong rust resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance., Capacity: 31oz/900ml. You can use this large pot to melt more and make more candles at one time. Perfectly fit sauce pans and smaller pots, It also meets the standard of food grade, so it can be used boiling coffee, ideal for melting butter, cheese, caramel, chocolate, candy, candle wax
- CANDLE WICKS: ECO-FRIENDLY 100% cotton. Measures 5.1 inch in length and base 0.5inch/12.5 mm in diameter. Our wax will burn clean and non-toxic, no lead and zinc so there’s no bad smell during burning. With superb processing technology, no black smoking and burning stability when lit.
- SOY WAX AND SPOON: The wax have 12.4OZ will burn clean and smooth – without any worry of the unhealthy chemicals found in traditional paraffin wax. Unlike other wax who add unhealthy minerals to their wax, we use only plant-based additives that are naturally found in the environment. The spoon is 304 stainless steel, measures 7 inch in length, small and exquisite, square spoon head edge round, delicate handle and comfortable grip.
- EASY OPERATION : Soy Wax Making Kit just use simple tools to complete the seemingly complex candle production process and make your own candles as you like. Whether you're a beginner or professional, this DIY candle making kit makes are easy for you DIY your own homemade candles. Enjoy DIY with the kids to make your weekend become happy and meaningful.
- QUALITY GUARANTEE : Good quality of candle DIY tools helps you make the candles by yourself more easily. With humanize return policy. Value for money guaranteed, if you are not Satisfied with your Purchase for Any Reason, you can contact us for a free replacement or 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
$18.99
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Bestseller No. 5
Haccah Complete Candle Making Kit,Candle Making Supplies,DIY Arts and Crafts Kits for Adults,Beginners,Kids Including Wax, Wicks, 6 Kinds of Scents,Dyes,Melting Pot,Candle tins
- 🎁Super Easy to Make : 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 step-by-step guide with pictures to provide a foolproof candle making experience and lasting effects.
- 🎁Premium Candle Making Kit：The candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles: 1 candle melting pot,4 bags of natural wax ,6 candle essential scents, 1 stirring spoon, 1 thermometer, 10 wick center devices, 20 candle dyes, 10 candle tins, 100 candle wicks, 12 warning labels , 2 rubber pads , detailed instructions and exquisite craft boxes.
- 🎁Advanced Wax Material: Our candle making kit is made of 100% natural beeswax, the candle will not be easily deformed, cracked or melted, it can burn cleanly for a long time and effectively release the smell(If you want richer scent,please add 1/2 bottle or more scent while making it). 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 comes in a beautiful 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!
$39.99
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SaleBestseller No. 6
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit - Candle Making Kit for Adult - Candle Making Kit with Hot Plate - Full Set Candle Making Supplies - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Kit - Perfect as Home Decorations
- 【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!
$59.99
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Bestseller No. 7
Candle Making Kit with Electronic Hot Plate,Complete Candle Making Kit for Adults,DIY Candle Making Kit for Beginners with Melting Pot,Stirring Spoon,Thermometer,Rich Scents,Candle tins & More
- 🧡【Complete Candle Making Kit】have fun making candles with your family, contains everything needed to make colored scented candles：1 candle melting pot,1 candle wax melter,5 bags of natural wax,8 candle color packs,6 candle essential scents,8 candle tins,1 stirring spoon,1 thermometer,8 wick center devices, 30 candle wicks, 30 stickers,6 pcs warning stickers,1anti scalding pad,4 gift tags,4 dried flower decoration,1 anti-scald pad,1 small scissors,1 detailed instruction, and beautiful gift box.
- 🧡【Easily Make Colorful Scented Candles】Our scented candle-making kit is ideal for beginners, with a super easy-to-follow instruction manual with pictures, using dye packs and essential oils to make it easy for you to create unique scented candles, enjoy the fun of making candles with family and friends pleasure.
- 🧡【Natural And Healthy Soy Wax】The candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax. burns evenly and cleanly, will not deform, crack or melt easily and is biodegradable. Our candle making kit comes in 6 optional scents and 8 color dye packs, It is very suitable for all kinds of emotions and moods, and the needs of different occasions.
- 🧡【Exquisite Gifts】Our candle making kits are premium quality materials packaged in a beautiful gift box. diy candle making kit is a wonderful gift set for a mum, friend, or kids.
- 🧡【Satisfactory After-Sales Service】If you encounter problems when using our products or are interested in our candle set and want to know more information, please feel free to contact us. We will do everything to ensure you have a pleasant buying experience!
$65.98
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Bestseller No. 8
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit,Candle Making Kit for Adults,Candle Making Kit with Hot Plate,Full Set Candle Making Supplies - DIY Starter Full Set Soy Candle Making Kit - Perfect as Home Decorations
- 【Luxury Candle Making Set】 The carefully packaged set includes:1*electric stove,1*900ml large candle melting pot,4*150g soybean wax,6*5ml bottle essential oil，16* colored candle dyeing blocks，6*4 ounces beautiful candle tins，4*stainless wicks center devices，1*Thermometer，20*Candle wick stickers，20*15cm candle wicks，1* Mixing spoon，20*Warning stickers ， 20*wooden center devices，6*gift tags，1*u-shaped scissors，1*anti Scalding Pad and instructions
- 【Richer And More Convenient】 Compared with the ordinary candle package, this package contains enough tools and is equipped with an electric stove. You can use its essential oil and candle fuel to make candles of various colors you like.The electric furnace is 110V-500 W,To prevent product damage, do not connect other non-standard voltages
- 【PREMIUM QUALITY】 This set is all natural soybean wax, which burns evenly, clean and free of black smoke. 16 brightly colored candle dyeing blocks can be dyed quickly, and 6 essential oils of lavender, lemon, jasmine, rose, mint and Ylang Ylang can meet the needs of different situations
- 【Easy To Make】 Don't worry that you are a beginner. You can make great candles by following the instructions. You will be happy and feel like a DIY expert
- 【Widely Used】 It can DIY beautiful candles with family, which can not only enhance parent-child communication, but also enhance happiness; Can be given to friends as Christmas gifts; You can also make candles with friends to convey the festive atmosphere and bring new fun
$49.99
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SaleBestseller No. 9
CraftZee Candle Making Kit for Adults Beginners - Soy Candle Making Kit Includes Soy Wax, Scents, Wicks, Dyes, Tins, Melting Pot & More DIY Candle Making Supplies
- CREATE AMBIANCE IN YOUR HOME : Make your own scented candles and enjoy arts and crafts time with your family and friends. This candle making kit for adults, kids and beginners is a relaxing activity and a great starter kit for a side income.
- CANDLE MAKER KIT : includes 4 packs of 8 oz soy wax, 4 dye blocks, 4 fragrance oil (0.7oz), 1 melting pot, 1 thermometer, 2 round and 2 square candle tins with covers, 4 cotton wicks, 4 glue dots, 4 stirring sticks, 4 wick holders, 4 warning labels and instruction manual.
- RELIEVE STRESS : with soothing candle making scents : Clean Cotton, Lavender, Coconut Lime, and Cinnamon Vanilla. Dye blocks comes in 4 colors: Red, Orange, Green, and Lavender. Make colors that go with your mood.
- QUALITY DIY CANDLE KIT : All components have been lab tested and certified. It is made of 100% natural soy wax for candle making that burn cleanly, without black smoke, non-toxic, irritant-free, and stain-free.
- THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION : Make your loved ones feel special by creating candles, homemade gifts are always more special because they have a personal touch to them. And by gifting them a hobby kit that allows them to unwind and be creative.
$22.99
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Bestseller No. 10
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit,Candle Making Kit for Adults,Candle Making Kit with Hot Plate,Candle Making Supplies - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Kit - Perfect as Home Decorations
- 【A Complete Candle Making Kit】LED display wax melting pot 500 ml x 1,1.5 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 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.
- 【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!
$66.99
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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.