Want to start making scented candles?

Hi there! Thank you for being curious about who I am and visiting my profile!

Let me introduce myself. I'm Carol Stevens, a 48 year old mother, wife, and candlemaker!

I really, really enjoy making candles so I decided to make lenses and share my wealth of knowledge with others on the internet.

I've been making candles for about 8 years now. I started to do...

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Want to start making scented candles?

Hi there! Thank you for being curious about who I am and visiting my profile!

Let me introduce myself. I'm Carol Stevens, a 48 year old mother, wife, and candlemaker!

I really, really enjoy making candles so I decided to make lenses and share my wealth of knowledge with others on the internet.

I've been making candles for about 8 years now. I started to do so because I like decorating and this was a great way to add to my home decorating (without adding a high price!) We all know candles can be expensive as heck!

I've made basically every type of candle there is and have my favorites. I really like gel and soy candle making.

Making gel candles is really fun because of all the things you can do with it. And, making soy candles is awesome because it's really healthy for you and the environment.

Not only is it fun... it can also make you money. I've been selling my own homemade candles for the past 6 years! And, the business is getting better and better....

If you are new to candle making, learn how to make scented candles the same way I did.
If you are already making candles, then here is a list for you of the best candlemaking ingredients and tools I have found so far.
Candle Making Kits and Materials for Beginners

• Candle Creations Candle Maker

  Candle Creations Candle Maker

  This Candle Making Kit is wonderful because it has a simple direct wax melting system that takes the hassle out of candle crafting. You simply put wax or candle scraps in the melting hopper heat until the wax is liquid and then with the simple pull of the lever the melted wax is released into the mold. Wax melts and is transferred into the mold without the risk of burns. This one is safe even for children.

  


• Bgnr Ii Votive Cndls

  Bgnr Ii Votive Cndls

  This kit has easy instructions on making smoke free, professional looking candles. Easy and quick.

  


• Candle Making: Work With Wicks And Wax

  Candle Making: Work With Wicks And Wax

  A great candle making kit for children. Extremely safe and easy to use. Great way to spend time with the kids making memories.

  



• Beginners Pillar Candls

  Beginners Pillar Candls

  This kit gives you instructions and the materials you will need to make smoke-free pillar candles. Really easy to follow and safe.

  


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For those of you that already make candles at home, then these lists are for you.

My Favorite Candle Making Scents

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• Candle Scent Liquid 1 oz Ginger Pear


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• Candle Scent Liquid 1 oz Bilberry Creme

The Best Candlemaking Ingredients
Whether you are a beginner candle maker or a seasoned one, you most definitely have to use these waxes. They are fantastic for gel, beeswax, soy, and paraffin candle making. Some of these are even microwavable!

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2. Microwaveable Soy Wax 4 lb. of wax


3. Vybar Wax Additive white


4. Beeswax Kit Bright Colors


5. Premium Wax 4 lb Block


6. Premium Taper Wax4 lb Block


7. IGI Wax General Purpose Paraffin Bulk 10 lb


8. Wax Gel 23 oz Jar

   Wax Gel 23 oz Jar

   When that creative urge strikes, use Yaley Wax to make wonderful candles for yourself and all your friends. You can personalize your candles by adding color, scents, glitter, paint, decals and more.

   


9. Glass-Fill Wax 1.5 lb Block


10. Premium Wax 11 lb Slab


11. Soy Wax 1 lb Soy Wax 1 lb

    Soy Wax 1 lb

    This Soy Wax is natural, creamy, microwaveable, and has cleaner burning wax made from Soybeans. Its really healthy and Ecofriendly!

    





The Candle Making Molds I've Used




• Square Molds 3.5X4.5

  Sq 3.5X4.5

  These molds are really good quality and give great results every time. The molds also include a wick and really easy to follow instructions.

  


• 5Pt Star

  5Pt Star

  These molds are made by the same company and are great to have a variety of shapes. They also include the candle wicks and easy instructions.

  


• Round 3X6.5

  Round 3X6.5

  These high-quality professional molds have given me great results so far.

  


• Sqr 2.75X6.5

  Sqr 2.75X6.5

  These high-quality professional molds give great results every time. Each mold includes 3 ft 76 cm of wicking a wick rod and retainer screw mold sealer and instructions.

  


• Embedding Set

  Embedding Set

  These high-quality professional molds give great results every time. Each mold includes 3 ft 76 cm of wicking a wick rod and retainer screw mold sealer and instructions.

  




Really Pretty Candle Making Accessories


• Candle Making Accessories 4 oz. bag stearine flakes


• Candle Making Accessories 4 oz. bag translucent crystals


• Holy Spirit Candle Crowns (pk/15)


• Darice Cracked Ice Decorative Crystals 45gm

  Darice Cracked Ice Decorative Crystals 45gm

  Darice Cracked Ice Decorative Crystals look like cracked ice. They go really nicely with candles, gel candles, and gift baskets. They are non-toxic for humans and pets.

  


• Stone by Stone Soft Decorating Wax 6 Assorted Colors

  Stone by Stone Soft Decorating Wax 6 Assorted Colors

  Use this soft sticky wax to turn a plain candle into a work of art! You can shape it by hand or use clay cutters and tools to create a design then gently apply it to the candle surface. I use it and it comes in 6 colors.

  


My Favorite Candle Dye Products




• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block blue


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block red


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block fuchsia


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block avocado


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block rust
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• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block sage


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block ivory


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block yellow


• Dye Blocks 3/4 oz. block green




The Candlemaking Supplies I use Myself


• Pepperell Candle Wick Cotton Braid Very Large 8' White


• Pepperell Candle Wick Wire Core Small 10' Natural


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• Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet 15 in. x 18 in.


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• Candlemaking Thermometer

  Candlemaking Thermometer

  This professional candlemaking thermometer is specially designed for use with many types of wax. Its easy to read and very easy to use. Absolutely necessary for making candles.