Starter Candle Kit

Make your own Candles with our Starter Candle Kit

Introducing our Starter Candle Kit – a DIY candle-making experience that has never been so easy! Perfect for customers just starting out, candle making enthusiasts or businesses looking to expand their product range. Our Starter Candle Kit provides the basics for candle-making and contains easy-to-follow instructions to ensure you get the best results every time. Making your own candles has never been so simple!

Our Starter Candle Kit creates five 20cl candles and includes:

• 1Kg Container Wax
• 125g Fragrance Oil
• 5 x 20cl Glasses
• 5 x TCR 27/16 Wicks
• 5 x Wick Stick Ums
• 5 x Safety Labels – White
• 10g Dye Chips
• Instructions

This full kit has everything you need to develop stunningly scented candles that flicker with your desired hue. Plus, there are four fragrance and colour combinations to choose from, providing something for everyone. Choose from Clean Cotton with Blue Chips, Coconut with Cream Chips, Rose with Pink Chips or Vanilla with Yellow Chips.

• Clean Cotton - An invigorating and refreshing scent, with an amazing aroma of fresh crisp linen, combined with eucalyptus, blossom, and cut grass. The ultimate in fresh aromas.
• Coconut - Bursting with the essence of freshly cut coconuts, this scent is sure to remind you of summertime fun in the sun and create those beach vibes within the comfort of your home.
• Rose - A sophisticated and elegant scent, identical to freshly picked roses; a beautiful, deep, crisp aroma that will remind you of Summer.
• Vanilla - Full and sweet, this classic fragrance is identical to freshly chopped vanilla pods. It has a distinctive spicy but delicate floral aroma packed with a vanilla scent.

Take your home décor to the next level with our Starter Candle Kit. Not only does each candle look impressive, but it is also an aroma therapy indulgence – adding a luxurious, comforting feel to any room. Whether you’re looking to add some calming vibes to your office or a romantic atmosphere for dinner, the Starter Candle Kit has you covered.

Let our Starter Candle Kit’s creative potential turn your imagination into reality. Craft a special present for a loved one, make aromatic spa-inspired creations, or as an alternative our kits make the perfect gift idea. Whatever the design, whatever the purpose, the possibilities are endless with our Starter Candle Kit.

For measurements and usage rates please see the instructions, you can find a digital version of the instructions in the documents tab.

Please ensure all appropriate safety precautions are taken, correct equipment is used and PPE is worn when making candles.

Tips & Tricks For Candle Making

• Wick Centering Tool - If you do not have a wick bar, you can also use skewers/chopsticks/cocktail sticks with elastic bands, pegs or string to centre your wicks.
• Glasses - To reduce the risk of shrinkage, warm your glasses by running them under a hot tap or sitting in a hot water bath, making sure you don't get any water inside the glass.
• Flat & Protected - Always ensure your candle glasses are on a flat, even surface before pouring. Make sure you keep them away from open windows, as you don't want any unexpected visitors swimming in your beautifully scented wax.

Candle Making FAQs

Do candles expire?

The expiry date of candles varies, as candles made with synthetic ingredients will last for years, whereas a natural vegetable wax candles best performs when used within a couple of months. When lit, you can tell if a candle has gone bad as the aroma has disappeared and the melt consistency has changed. We recommend using a candle within 12 months of purchase.

Do you burn candles to the bottom?

Due to safety, candles should not be burnt to the bottom. When lit, the heat is absorbed into the wax, but as the candle melts and the jar is exposed, the glass becomes too hot which will cause it to break or shatter and increase the risk of fire. Do not burn when there is less than 1-2cm of wax at the bottom of your candle.

What is the best environment for making candles?

The ideal room temperature to make candles in is 20-25C, warm enough for your wax to settle and set but not too warm that it stays melted. We also recommend having a window open or fan running to keep the air moving whilst working with fragrance oils. Just ensure your candles aren't poured near the window or fan.