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Candlemaking can be fun – something that you do just to relax and unleash your creative side – or you can hone your craft to start selling to family, friends, and the public. One of the quickest ways to determine if candlemaking is even for you is to use a candlemaking kit. But not all kits are made equal. We’ll run down some of the best candlemaking kits that you can buy, giving you pros and cons of each so that you can find the best kit (or kits) for you!
Why Make Your Own Candles
Is that even a question? First and foremost, there is the fun factor! Candlemaking is something that can be done with the entire family. As we are now having to shelter in place more, we have to learn how to be more creative to keep boredom from settling in. Pull out a kit and read the instructions together as a family, then get to making candles!
There is also the benefit of a cost savings. This candle-loving hobby of ours can be expensive. One of the best ways to control some of your costs on this hobby is to start making your own. You’ll get to create just the scents that you like, spend the amount of money you want to spend, and have fun in the process.
We also find that making candles is a good way to zen out and relax. You’re putting your creative juices to the test but at the same time you’re not stressing over that pile of laundry or broken lamp. You’re just going with the flow and coming out with something you can kick back and relax with in the end.
What To Expect in a Candlemaking Kit
While all kits are not created equal, there are some basics you should be looking for when shopping for a candle making kit.
- Wax: The vast majority of the kits come with soy wax, but you can find kits with paraffin, beeswax, or even coconut wax if that’s your interest. Try to find a kit that has enough wax for you to make at least 3-4 candles.
- Melting Pot: Not all kits contain a melting pot, but try to find one that does. We prefer the ones made of aluminum.
- Wicks: When wicks are included, they are truthfully not the best in the industry. However, they most often suffice for your beginning candlemaking adventures. The best kits will have more wicks than you originally need, encouraging you to keep going with your hobby.
- Glue Dots: You’ll need these to keep your wicks in place, so check if your kit includes them.
- Wick Holders: You’ll need something to keep your wicks centered while your wax sets – this can be as simple as wooden popsicle sticks. We prefer the bow tie clips, though, because they last longer and no chance of catching a splinter.
- Fragrance Oils: Not all kits come with fragrance oils, but many do. Again, this is where you’ll want to look outside for better quality products most of the time. The fragrance oils included, though, should be good enough to get you started and to get a feel for how to add fragrance to your candles.
- Wax Dye: This is a bonus that is not found in all kits. If you want to color your wax, these wax dyes are a fun way to experiment. You might have blocks or bags of chips. In any case, a little tends to go a long way.
- Candle Containers: We favor the kits that already come with some type of candle containers. You can always find your own – used mason jars, old jar candles, etc., but the most complete kits will get you started with a few containers.
- Thermometer: You’ll need a thermometer to gauge your wax temperature. If the kit includes one, that’s fantastic!
Now without further adieu, here are our current picks for the best candle making kits you can buy!
Best Barebones Kit
DINGPAI Candle Making Kit
Photo credit: Amazon
- Melting pot (large holds 30 oz)
- 50 cotton wicks.
- Stainless steel stirring spoon
- 2 bow tie clips
- 50 glue dots
- 2 4-ounce stainless steel candle tins with lids
Pros:
- Very affordable
- Stainless steel stirring spoon is great for reusability
- Plenty of wicks & glue dots for more candles
Cons:
- No dyes, wax, or oils
- You’ll need more containers
- No warning labels
- No thermometer
Best Candle Variety
DilaBee Candle Making Starter Set
Photo credit: Amazon
- Melting pot (holds 1-lb of wax)
- 4 8-oz bags of soy wax
- 4 dye blocks (red, orange, lavender, green). There are 2 of each dye block, allowing you to choose the color intensity.
- Thermometer
- 2 round candle tins with lids
- 2 square candle tins with lids
- 4 1-oz fragrance oil bottles (Clean Cotton, Lavender, Coconut Lime and Cinnamon Vanilla)
- 4 cotton wicks
- 4 glue dots
- 4 warning labels
- 4 stirring sticks
- 4 bow tie clips
- Set of instructions
Pros:
- Comes with everything needed to get started
- Allows for customization
Cons:
- Instructions not very clear.
- No extra supplies to allow for mishaps
- Not the highest quality fragrances
Best Kit for Colorful Candles
Etienne Alair
Photo credit: Amazon
- 16 color dye blocks (2 squares per block)
- 2 pounds of soy wax
- 4 fragrance oils (clean cotton, coconut lime, cinnamon, lavender)
- 2 square candle tins with lids
- 2 round candle tins with lids
- 4 cotton wicks
- 4 glue dots
- 4 wooden stirring sticks
- 4 warning labels
- 4 wooden wick holders
- Melting pot
- Thermometer
- 3 silicone finger protectors
- Instruction manual
- Trivet mat (to protect your surfaces from heat!)
- 4 gift tags
- Twine ribbon
Pros:
- Large array of colors
- Kit comes with just about everything you need to get started
- Bonus silicone finger protectors
Cons:
- Items included can seem a little cheap
- Melting pot only holds 1 pound of wax
- Fragrance oils are not the best quality
Best Beeswax Kit
Carmel Candle Making Kit with Beeswax
You might be interested in beeswax candles, and there are not as many kits around with this specific type of wax. Of the ones that there are, we love Caramel Industries’ kit. Here’s what you get in the smallest kit:
- 1-lb beeswax
- 10 pre-tabbed wicks
- 2 centering devices
Pros:
- Great beeswax to work with
- Easy to use
- Available in larger sizes (more wax, tabs, and centering devices)
Cons:
- No melting pot or stirrers
- No thermometer
- No candle vessels (they recommend mason jars)
- No fragrance oils
Best Coconut Wax Kit
Village Lux Soy Candle Starter Kit
Photo credit: Village Craft & Candle
Looking to make coconut wax candles? Try Village Craft & Candle’s LUX candle kit. The wax is a coconut-soy blend and it’s fabulous! Here’s what you get in this kit:
- 1 x 5lb Freedom Coconut Soy Wax
- 2 x 9oz Amber LUX Glass Jars
- 2 x 9oz Matte Black LUX Glass Jars
- 2 x 9oz Frosted White LUX Glass Jars
- 6 x Stabilo 22 Wicks
- 6 x Wick Stickums
- 6 x Bilingual Caution Labels
- 3 x 30ml Fragrance Oil (a trio of exciting scents!)
- 1x Small Pour Pot
- Full Step-By-Step Instructions
Pros:
- Excellent wax to work with
- Higher quality fragrances
- Suggestions for other products needed
- Lots of different candle vessels for different looks
Cons:
- No centering tools or stirrers
- No thermometer
Most Stylish Candle Making Kit
Scandinavian Candle Co. Store Luxury Candle Making Kit
Photo credit: Amazon
- Melting pot (holds 2lbs of wax)
- 6 candle tins with lids (4oz, 6oz, and 8oz)
- 3 8oz bags of soy wax
- 2 fragrance oils (lime basil &mandarin, wood sage & sea salt)
- Thermometer
- 6 cotton wicks
- 6 glue dots
- 6 stirring sticks
- 6 centering devices
- 2 gift bags
- 12 designer labels
- 6 warning labels
- Instruction booklet
Pros:
- Everything included to make 6 natural candles
- Includes 2 gift bags
- The melting pitcher holds up to 2 lbs of wax and is stylish
Cons:
- No dyes included
- Centering devices are wooden sticks (we prefer the bowtie clips)
Best For Gift Giving
Pebble & Stem DIY Candle Making Kit
Photo credit: Amazon
- Total of 9 candle tins with lids (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 ounces)
- 4 fragrance oils (sea salt & orchid, mango & coconut milk, cinnamon & roasted pear, white sage & lavender)
- Melting pot (1.2L)
- Thermometer
- 5 bags of soy wax
- 2 gift bags
- 9 stirring sticks
- 9 wooden wick holders
- 9 cotton wicks
- 9 glue dots
- 9 warning stickers
- 8 colorful labels for your tins
- 5 wax color blocks
- Instruction manual
Pros:
- Well rounded kit
- Candle containers are perfect for customizing and gifting
Cons:
- Stick wick holders (we prefer bow tie clips)
- Fragrance choices are more mild; may want to supplement your kit
Best Overall
Candlescience Candle Making Starter Kit
- All Natural Golden Brands 464 Soy Wax – packaged in two 1 lb. (454 g) bags
- 8 oz. Candle Tins (6 total)
- 1 oz (28 g) Amber Noir Fragrance Oil
- 1 oz (28 g) Sea Salt and Orchid Fragrance Oil
- Plastic Pouring Pitcher
- Wick Stickers
- Wick Bars
- Warning Labels
- CD 18 6″ Pretabbed Wicks
Pros:
- Comprehensive
- High quality products
- Great scent choices
Cons:
- Pricey
- No wax colors
There you have it. We think you can’t go wrong with one of these candlemaking kits. Just check them out and see which one might suit your needs best. Give more than one a try so you can compare and contrast! We’ll be covering specific candle kits in the future, if you want more in depth looks at a kit before purchasing. You will also need a candlemaking book, so check out our recommendations. In the meantime, get out there and candle make!
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