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
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 colorful 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.
$49.97
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Bestseller No. 2
Complete Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Making Supplies,DIY Arts&Crafts Gift for Kids,Beginners,Adults,Including 500w Electronic Stove,Wicks,Rich Scents,Dyes,Melting Pot,Candle tins
- 🎁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!
$54.99
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SaleBestseller No. 3
FAIRYELF Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Complete Candle Making Supplies, Soy Candle Wax Kit for Kids, Beginners, Adults, Including Electronic Stove, Soy Wax, Melting Pot, Rich Scents and Dyes
- Best Candle Making Kits - Complete Candle Making Kit includes 500W electronic hot plate, candle melting pot, 4 bags of natural wax, 6 candle scents, 7 different dried flowers, 2 wick fixed devices, 9 tin cans, mixing spoon, 9 warning labels, thermometer, 8 candle dyes, 50 candle wicks, 50 wick fixing stickers.
- Advanced Wax Material - Candle making kit uses natural plant materials, 100% soya wax, which is not easy to deform or crack, burns cleanly and smoothly, does not smoke for a long time, and contains soya additives to reduce frosting and increase scent.
- Candle Making Kits for All Stages - Newly upgraded candle making instructions will make it easier for you to understand how to make candles. Whether you are a beginner or an adult, this candle kit has everything you need to make DIY handmade candles! Making candles for the first time is simple and easy.
- Safe & Efficient Candle Melting -500 watt heating plate heats up at a constant temperature to avoid burning the candles by heating up too fast.5-speed temperature adjustment also allows you to make soaps, lipsticks and other handicrafts (Recommended to use 2-3 speeds for melting candles)
- Creative Candle Gifts - Our candle making kit for adult is a very thoughtful gift, perfect for christmas, mother's day, birthdays and anniversaries. Or you can use a variety of dyes and scents with different dried flowers to create unique scented candles and give them to friends and family as a special gift.
$49.99
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Bestseller No. 4
BBAXI Candle Making Kit with Electronic Hot Plate,Candle Wax Melter for Melting Wax,Including cadle Pot, Wax Melter hot Plate,2lb Soy Wax,Stain Spoon,Cotton Wicks,Center Devices,Wick,Thermometer.
- 【PACKAGE INCLUDES】 1* 304 stainless steel pouring pot, 1* electronic hot plate,1*stainless steel spoon,2lb soy wax,2*stainless steel centering devices,60* candle sticker, 60pcs cotton candle wicks,1 silicone anti scalding pad,1* Thermometer
- 【Electric Hot Plate and Soy Wax】 The candle making kit is equipped with an electric hot plate with 5 gear heating modes. easy to control the temperature. 500 watts of power, faster heating,The third gear is recommended to prevent the temperature from being too high, Illuminated power indicator lets you know if your burner is on or ready to use. The power indicator lights up when heating, and turns off when the desired temperature is reached.
- 【Candle Melting Pot】This candle making pouring pot size is: 5.2inch*4inch*4.2inch. It can hold 32oz/900ml of molten wax. This double-pot melting wax pot is made of high quality 304 stainless steel, with strong Anti-rust, high temperature and corrosion resistance. There is no dripping at the pouring mouth, which controls the flow and prevents leakage.Soy wax is all natural, without any health hazards.
- 【Reminder】 In order to prevent rust, the surface is covered with a protective film, so a small amount of smoke will be generated when it is used for the first time. this is normal phenomenon. Smoke is non-toxic and harmless. Don't worry; when heating, do not touch the surface of the heating plate, but put your hand on the top of the electric furnace to feel the temperature; when the electric furnace is not in use, adjust the switch to 0, and store it after the temperature dissipates.
- 【After-sales Service】 With humanize return policy. Value for money guaranteed, if you are not Satisfied with the wax pouring pot for Any Reason, you can contact us for a free replacement or MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
$29.99
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SaleBestseller No. 5
Hearth & Harbor Soy Candle Wax for Candle Making 10 lb Bag, Premium Natural Soy Wax Flakes, 100 Cotton Candle Wicks, 100 Wick Stickers, & 2 Centering Devices
- CANDLE MAKING KIT: 10 lbs natural soy wax for candle making, 100 cotton wicks, 100 glue stickers, 2 metal wick holders. Includes Everything you need to make your own candles.
- EASY TO MAKE: The complete soy candle wax kit of Hearth & Harbor come with very well written and simple-to-follow instructions that will help every beginner make handmade candles at home with ease and total safety.
- PERFECT GIFT MAKING: Our candle making wax kit is made with premium quality materials and packaged in beautiful box, making it a great gift choice for your loved ones and for special occasions such as birthdays, Mother’s Day or Christmas.
- PREMIUM QUALITY CANDLE WAX FOR CANDLE MAKING: We source top quality ingredients with pure fragrances and tools that are easy to use so that your candles look, smell and burn like premium candles.
- HEARTH & HARBOR PROMISE: Shop with confidence, because no matter what, we have a solution for you!
$35.99
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Bestseller No. 6
Complete Candle Making Kit With Wax Melter, Candle Making Supplies, Diy Arts&Crafts Kits Gift For Adults,Beginners,Including Soy Wax,Electric Stove,Wicks,Rich Scents,Rubber Pads,Wick Clips,Spoon, Etc.
- 🎁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!
$61.99
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SaleBestseller No. 7
Complete Candle Making Kits for Adults Beginners,DIY Candle Making Supplies Include Soy Wax,Wax Melter,Scents,Dyes,Wicks,Wicks Sticker,Candle Tins & More-Full Candle Making Set - Arts & Crafts Kits
- 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
$20.99
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Bestseller No. 8
DANIAU Candle Making Kits for Adults, DIY Candle Making Supplies with Wax Melter，Premium DIY Starter Full Candle Making Set Perfect Arts & Crafts Kits Gifts（Black）
- 【THE PERFECT SET FOR BEGINNERS】LED display wax melting pot 500 ml x 1, soy wax x 6, aromatherapy x 8, dye block x 12, candle Tin x 4, candle jar x 4, gule sticker x20, warning sticker x10, candle wick x10, centering devices x10, anti-scalding gloves x2, 20cm stirring Spoon x1, silicone anti scalding pad x1, quick-drying pen x1, DIY wax paper x10. Complete supply of candle accessories, so that you can create your own unique scented candle.
- 【WAX MELTING POT】Upgraded professional wax melter for candle making, especially suitable for adult beginners. You no longer need to buy electric stove, metal melting pot, and thermometer separately. The LED display and temperature control system allow you to explore new worlds with your children in a safe and relaxed environment. The wax melting pot can hold 500ml/16 oz of liquid at a time or 10oz of wax block.
- 【NATURAL SOY WAX FOR CANDLE MAKING】Specially developed 100% natural granulated soy candle wax with more stability for beginners. The shape of the solidified candle is more stable and uniform. The candle burns cleanly without warping or cracking. Adding aromatherapy essential oils can release the fragrance for a long time.
- 【EASY TO MAKE】This candle making kit provides some classic candle molds for everyone's taste, including 4 black candle tins and 4 colored candle jars with lids.Whether you are a beginner or an adult, you only need to add an appropriate amount of dye and your favorite aromatherapy essential oil according to your preference, and then pour it into the candle container with the wick fixed. After sitting for a few hours, the wine can get its own unique scented candle.
- 【PERFECT AND UNIQUE GIFT IDEA】Not only can DIY unique candles with family and friends, but also can be used for making chocolate, heating beeswax and so on. (It is not recommended to mix wax melting pot for food and crafts) This is definitely a great choice for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve gifts.
$69.99
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Candle Making Kit for Adults, Candle Making Supplies with Digital Soy Wax Melt Warmer, Premium DIY Starter Making Supply Perfect as Home Decorations with Glass Jar
- 【THE PERFECT SET FOR BEGINNERS】LED display wax melting pot 500 ml x 1, soy wax x 6, beeswax x 2, aromatherapy x 8, dye block x 12, candle Tin x 4, candle glass jar x 4, gule sticker x20, warning sticker x8, label sheets x8, candle wick x10, centering devices x10, anti-scalding gloves x2, 20cm stirring Spoon x1, silicone anti scalding pad x1, quick-drying pen x1, DIY wax paper x10, dried flowers x 3, ribbon x10, Exquisite packaging x 8. Complete supply of candle accessories, so that you can create your own unique scented candle.
- 【WAX MELTING POT】Upgraded professional wax melter for candle making, especially suitable for adult beginners. You no longer need to buy electric stove, metal melting pot, and thermometer separately. The LED display and temperature control system allow you to explore new worlds with your children in a safe and relaxed environment. The wax melting pot can hold 500ml/16 oz of liquid at a time or 10oz of wax block.
- 【NATURAL SOY WAX FOR CANDLE MAKING】Specially developed 100% natural granulated soy candle wax & beeswax with more stability for beginners. The shape of the solidified candle is more stable and uniform. The candle burns cleanly without warping or cracking. Adding aromatherapy essential oils can release the fragrance for a long time.
- 【EASY TO MAKE】This candle-making kit provides some classic candle molds for everyone's taste, including 4 candle tins and 4 colored candle glass jars with lids.Whether you are a beginner or an adult, you only need to add an appropriate amount of dye and your favorite aromatherapy essential oil according to your preference, and then pour it into the candle container with the wick fixed. After sitting for a few hours, can get its own unique scented candle.
- 【PERFECT AND UNIQUE GIFT IDEA】Not only can DIY unique candles with family and friends, but also can be used for making chocolate, heating beeswax and so on. (It is not recommended to mix wax melting pot for food and crafts) This is definitely a great choice for Christmas, Halloween, Birthday, Thanksgiving Eve gifts.(Use a pen to write your blessings on the DIY candle paper for your family and friends)
$43.46
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Bestseller No. 10
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit for Adults with Hot Plate, DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Supplies/Kit - Perfect as Home Decorations（Black）
- 【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!
$62.99
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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.