19 of the best candle making kits

What’re the two most relaxing things in the world? Candles and crafts! So why not combine the two with these beautiful candle making kits. There’s scented candle making kits, eco candle making kits and soy candle making kits so you can choose which one suits you and your needs best.

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Best kits and supplies for making candles at home

Amazon, £39.09

We love this candle making kit by JulWhispers because it comes with everything you could ever need to start making your own candles. There’s even wax dyes, different scents and funky tins to keep your candles in giving this kit an extra edge over your old glass jar candles.

Etsy, £7.99

The Hessian Shack has created a gorgeous kit which comes with all the candle making supplies to make six 7.5cm tall Beeswax Candles. This rustic kit will make a great gift for any bee lovers out there.  

Amazon, £13.99

If you’re a fan of the traditional brown/amber candles this is the kit for you. Choose from persimmon & copal, goji berry & tarocco orange or French cade & lavender and your make the most beautiful smelling candles around.

Etsy, £21.09

This beeswax kit includes 12 sheets of natural beeswax from Siberian beekeepers! It’s all there ready for you to make your own beautiful candles.

Etsy, £30.46

This quirky candle making kit comes with mason jar mug and an Irish coffee glass to make your candles into. Who wouldn’t want a candle shaped like a delicious drink?

Eco-friendly candle making kits

Not on the Highstreet, £28

Hazel & Blue’s beautiful kit is complete with everything you need to start soy candle making. Each kit makes 2 soy scented candles and you can personalise each as it comes with your very own candle labels. In completely eco-packaging, this kit is a winning present for all your eco-pals.

Etsy, £22

Hiltingbury Holistics create sustainable and scented candle making kits with easy, step-by-step intstructions. Choose between jasmine and patchouli kit or sweet orange and chilli pepper (or unscented if you’d prefer) and start your candle making journey!

Amazon, £28.99

This candle making kit by Make & Melt comes with everything you need to make six soy wax candles. It comes with a cotton fresh-scented oil to make your candles smell beautiful and a handy melting jug to help you melt and pour the wax safely.

Not on the High Street, £24.95

If you’re looking for a candle making kit with an edge then we’d recommend Segment 9’s concrete candle. Using soy and packaging made from recycled plants, it’s a great alternative to the glass and tin candles on the market.

Etsy, £25.00

The London Refinery’s candle making kits are great for beginners because they include a link to a step by step video. Choose between their relax or revitalise scented candle making kits then put the video on your phone and start making!

Etsy, £34.04

This beautiful candle making kit contains dried lavender buds, dried flowers like rose petals, marigold, pressed flowers and raw gemstone crystals to give your candles some extra sparkle. Plus you can choose which essential oils you’d like to come in the kit.

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Wax And Wick Candle Making Kit

Not on the High Street, £29.95

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Metal Soy Candle Making Kit

Etsy, £22.00

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Eco-friendly candle making kit

Etsy, £20.70

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Tea light candle making kit

Etsy, £7.99

Start small with this eco tealight kit which contains biodegradable glitter! This is a great way to kick off your candle making journey and is a quick craft to do in the evenings.

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Mini Candle Making Kit

Etsy, £29.00

Willow and Finn Candles create lovely little candle making kits that come in gorgeous eco-packaging. Choose from a whole list of interestingly named scents like Dumbeldores Office, Mrs Claus’ Bakery and Citrus Zing.

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Cera Essence’s Eco candle making kit

Etsy, £12.60

Move aside soy wax, there’s a new eco alternative on the block. Coconut wax is another fab alternative to beeswax and Cera Essence have used it in their cute box. We especially love the heart-shaped tins.

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The Little Crafty Jar’s coffee scented candles

Etsy, £14.95

This candle making kits will make a fantastic gift for all coffee lovers. It comes with everything you need to make your own coffee candle and we love the extra touches like the cross stitch gift tag and beaded heart decorations inside.

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Beginner Lavender Candle Making Kit

Etsy, £31.23

Lavender is proven to help with sleep and create a calming atmosphere. This soy candle making kit comes with two relaxing scents of either Wild Lavender, Lavenberry n’ Creme or Vanilla alongside dried lavender buds for you to sprinkle in your candles.

We hope you’ve found some candle making kits that appeal to you! For more crafty inspiration follow us on Instagram and check out our other projects below:

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