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
SaleBestseller 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.
$47.45
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SaleBestseller No. 2
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Candle Making Kit for Adults - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Kit/Supplies-Perfect as Home Decoration
- 🎁【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.
$41.78
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Bestseller No. 3
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!
$59.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Complete Candle Making Kit With Wax Melter, Candle Making Supplies, DIY Arts&Crafts Kits Gift For Adults,Beginners,Including Bees Wax,500w Electric Stove,Wicks,Rich Scents,Wick Clips,Pouring Pot Etc.
- 🎁Premium Candle Making Kit: Our candle making supplies is suitable for all levels and contains everything needed to make scented homemade candles: 8 candle essential scents(Rose+Lemon+Orange+Mint+Jasmine+Apple Cinnamon+Lavender+Vanilla essential oil),16 block Beeswax,1 thermometer,1 pouring pot,1 candle wax melter,1 spoon,16 wick clips,16 candle tins,20 candle wicks, 16 Warning labels,1 Scissors,1 rubber pads,8 dye,4 Dried flower,1 long Strip sticker,1 instruction.
- 🎁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!
$59.99
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Bestseller No. 5
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!
$55.99
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Bestseller No. 6
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Candle Wax for Candle Making - DIY Candle Making Supplies, Including 2lbs Soy Wax Flakes, Melting Pot, Electric Stove,Candle Kit for Adults, Beginnner
- 🎁【Candle Making Supplies】Candle Making Kit Includes electric hot plate for candle wax melting, 2lbs of organic soy candle wax, 50 cotton candle wicks, 1 stainless steel pouring pot, 2 stainless steel centering devices, 1 stainless steel spoon, 60 candle wick sticker,1thermometer. DIY candle making kit supplies suit for beginners.
- 🧡【Natural Soybean Candle Wax]】SAEUYVB Our candle wax is 100% soybean wax, which burns evenly, is clean, and has an excellent scent throw. Candle wicks are 100% cotton . So our wax will burn very well, no unpleasant smell during the burning process can be used with confidence! Our largest candle kit comes with 2 pound wax flakes, which can meet your various DIY needs.
- 🎁【Electric Hot Plate】The product is constant temperature heating to avoid burning candles due to too fast heating. 1-5 gears, each gear has a temperature setting value, only 2-3 gears of temperature are needed to melt the candles. The electric heating plate only supports the American standard 110V voltage. Please be careful not to touch the surface of the heating plate during heating.
- 🧡【Candle Melting Pot】This candle making pouring pot can hold 32oz/900ml of molten wax. This 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.
- 🎁【Warm Tips and Quality Service】If you want to add pigment and essential oil when the melting wax process, please use a thermometer to measure the temperature first, to avoid high temperature evaporation of fragrance (Please pour the essential oil into the melting wax at 125-140 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce oil volatilization). after the purchase is not satisfied, please contact us promptly, and we will provide you with a solution within 24 hours.I hope SAEUYVB can accompany you to experience the fun of making candles.
$38.99
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Bestseller No. 7
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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Bestseller No. 8
ASH & HARRY Premium Soy Candle Making Kit for Adults, Complete Gift Set with 10 Premium Tins & Jars, DIY Starter Candle Making Supplies, Perfect Home Decorations Holiday Gift Which Makes 10 Candles
- 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!
$39.96
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Bestseller No. 9
Complete Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Candle Making Supplies, Candle Making Kit for Adults,Beginners,Kids,Including Electric Stove,Wicks,Beeswax Wax,Rich Scents,Candle Tins,Dyes,Wick Clip
- [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]: Our candle kit provides all needed materials including 1 candle wax melter,8 rich scents essential oil（Lavender+Rose+Lemon+Jasmine+Peppermint+Orange+Apple cinnamon+vanilla）, 8 bags of beeswax wax,12 dyes,1 wick sticker,20 Candle Wicks,16 wick centering devices,16 Candle Jars,1 Spoon,1 pair of Anti Scalding Gloves,1 Scissors,4 Dried flower,1 Silicone anti scalding pad,16 Decorative labels,16 Green sticker,16 Warning sticker,1 instruction,16 Strip sticker
- [ALL NATURAL SOY WAX] Equiped with 100% natural beeswax&8 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 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.
$59.99
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Bestseller No. 10
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit - DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Supplies/Kit - Soy Wax, 10 Jars & Tins, 10 Pleasant Scents, Color Dyes & More，Perfect Candle Making Kit for Adults
- 🎁【A Complete Candle Making Kit】The natural soy wax candle making kit comes in a beautiful giftable box, includes 1.5 Pounds Soy Wax x 2, 1.3L candle melting pot, Candle Tin x 6, Candle Jars x 4, Candle essential scents x10 , Wax Dyes x12 , Dried flowers x 4, Wick holder x 4, thermometer, beautiful candle labels, wicks, stirring spoon, and much, much more ! A detailed making instruction manual let you easily enjoy the joy of making aromatherapy candles.
- 🎀【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 perfect place for a beginner candle maker to start. We have prepared a detailed guide with pictures to provide a foolproof candle making step. The instructions are incredibly simple to follow, making it the perfect starting point for anyone interested in candle making.
- 🎁【Natural Soy Wax and Candle Making Pots】The candle making kit is made of 100% natural wax. The candles burn clean without deformation and cracking. 1.3L candle making pot with strong rust resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, sufficient capacity, no dripping, suitable for making it easier to make.
- 🎀【Creat Perfect Fragrance and Color】Our candle making kit comes in 10 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.
- 🎁【Perfect Gift】Our high-quality candle making kit for adults makes an amazing and thoughtful gift – perfect for occasions like Christmas, Mother's Day, Birthday, Holiday, and Mother's Day gifts for family or friends w. You can experience the joy of making candles with family and friends. 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.
$49.97
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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.