Candle Making Q&A

Gordon asked:


Do you think candle making is not for boys. This boy is 13 years old.
Hey !!! Thanks for the help everyone. I have posted another question. Go answer it please. It is for names of a candle store.

Quanda asked:


Hi I am really tryn to find where I can buy cheap candle making suplise whic includes, wax, molds, scents, and possibly gels. Please if any knows let me in on the seceret.

Christine asked:


Hi, I have been making candles for a few years but have never experimented with blending fragrance oils. How do you start? Do you start with only combining drops at a time, or measure in ounces? I will probably want to make some in large quantities. Does the blend have to sit for a certain amount of time before you can use it in candles?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Holly K asked:


What is a good website to buy cheap candle making supplies?

Scabs asked:


does anyone know if there are stores around atlanta, ga that carry soy candle wax and related products to make your own soy candles? i want to avoid shipping costs and buy in stores, in possible. please advise if you know. thanks!

mandy asked:


A couple friends and I are going to be making candles for wedding favors. We have a basic idea. We want to use Gel wax for them. I was just wondering if anyone could advise me on good places to find the wax, wicks, and votive candle holders in bulk. Also, another thing, does anyone know how many pounds of wax I should purchase to fill about 125 votive candle holders approximately 2.5″ tall and 2″ thick. Any advice at all for my friends and I would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

waysofkarma asked:


I have recently decided to start making candles, and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good candlemaking book, and if anyone had some “what they don’t tell ya” advice to give about candle making!??

Thanks!

SantaCruz2u asked:


I had some small parffin wax beads given to me that are strongly scented and painted gold. They are roundish in shape and no larger then a small pea. Can anyone help me with a formula and directions to make this small wax bead for candle project and sachets in glass jars

Megan asked:


Do you know a good teach-yourself book / website about candle making for beginners with advice on how to start a candle making business & instructions on sourcing materials / supplies?

maylene j asked:


Or what are the ingredients to produce wax for candle making?
i’m planning to put up a candle business but i don’t know the basic ingredients of it.please help.