Candle Making Q&A

Brittany asked:


I’m new to candle-making and just ordered a bunch of supplies from out-of-state, and didn’t realize how expensive it was going to be for shipping and handling! I would like to find somewhere local that I can buy my supplies without having to pay those nasty shipping and handling fees. If anybody has any ideas, let me know!

Charmed asked:


I have decided that my affinity for candles is really costly so I am thinking of making my own. Now what? Any basic suggestions? I have already requested a book from the library. I just want basic tips about candle making. Like scents and the best wax or maybe just problems you may have encountered? Thanks!

Mary Grace T asked:


What are the Ingredients in making a candle?What are the equipments or machineries needed?

Michelle asked:


I went around looking for beeswax yesterday (for a lip balm I wanted to make) and could only find some in the candle making section of a craft store. Is this beeswax suitable for making lip balm, or any other body products?

Trisha M asked:


Creativity and skills permitting, I’m keen to start my own candle making business as well.

rl asked:


I am planning on making candles for my sisters baby shower for party favors. I am going to use empty baby food jars and fill them. I just dont know where to start. I know it will take a while to write, but please help me out!!

nomoreninetofive asked:


I want to learn how to make candle inexpensively or purchase candles wholesale.

Destiny H asked:


im planning on making my own candles and i dont know what to buy!!!!
i just need a list of things, im going to michaels tomorrow so please answer now i really need this!!!!
if get a good answer ill get you points by choosing a best answer
I REALLY NEED HELP PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION

luvtohateyou asked:


I would really like to start making candles. I can’t find the smell I really like any more. I was looking for wax and there is so many of them I don’t know which kind to use. I will be making jar candles and I want to use a single pour wax.

♥~tattooed wifey~♥ asked:


This is for anybody who makes candles, either for a business or a hobby. I want to start making candles at home. I have a few questions about this, sorry if I sound stupid: Can you use the same pouring pot for many different candles with different scents and colors? If so, how would you get all the wax from each candle out of the pot to start another one without scraping the pot for hours? Do you HAVE to use a scale? Can anybody give me some tips or suggestions about scents, techniques, etc.? Also, I don’t know if somebody local to where I live has came up with this, but I have a candle that is called “Butt Naked”! I don’t know if somebody has changed the name of this scent or made up their own. Would anybody know what scents are in this candle? I would really appreciate any advice, instructions, or anything anybody could tell me about candle making at home. Gift ideas or anything. Thanks!