26 of the best candle making kits
Find all your candle making supplies and step by step instructions in these handy candle making kits.
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What’re the two most relaxing things in the world? Candles and crafts! We love lighting a candle and relaxing with a craft project. Candle making is an ancient old art form (if you want to give it a go, learn how to make ombre candles here on Gathered) which has turned from a necessity into a mindful craft that produces beautiful results. To make candles you need plenty of materials that can add up and working with boiling wax can be dangerous which is why we recommend candle making kits! Candle making kits are great for beginners because they include everything you need as well as some step by step intructions so you can stay safe and have fun. They’re great craft kits for adults and make for great gifts – either the candle you make or the candle making kit itself! 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.
We’ve rounded up the best candle making kits on the market from a range of retailers and at a range of price points. We’ve included some candle making kits that are suitable for vegans too so everyone is accommodated and can start learning this wonderful craft. Have a browse through our selection, add to your basket (or your Christmas list) and fall in love with candle making just like we did. For even more crafty kits check out the best craft subscription boxes on the market and these rug making kits for beginners.
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Best candle making kits and supplies for making candles at home
HB Wale’s complete candle making kit
We love this candle making kit by HB Wale because it comes with everything you could ever need to start making your own candles. There’s even funky tins and paper boxes to keep your candles in giving this kit an extra edge over your old glass jar candles.
Beeswax candle making kit
YMing Store candle making kit
If you’re a fan of natural scents then this is the candle making kit for you. Choose from Gardenia, Lavender, Jasmine and Vanilla and make the most beautiful smelling candles around.
It’s Honey Candle’s beeswax candle making kit
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.
Hot coco candle making kit
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?
Beeswax candle making kits
Eco-friendly candle making kits
Scented Candle Making Kit by Lunar Oceans
This rather beautiful candle making kits for adults is by Lunar Oceans. It comes in this gorgeous packaging and includes everything you need alongside six gold tin cases and two oils – lavender and pomegranate & hibiscus.
Calm And Cosy Soy Candle Making Kit
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.
Soy candle making kit – jasmine and patchouli
jasmine and patchouli kit or sweet orange and chilli pepper (or unscented if you’d prefer) and start your candle making journey!
Make & Melt’s Soy Wax DIY Candle Making Kit
This candle making kit by Make & Melt comes with everything you need to make three 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.
Geometric Concrete Soy Candle Making Kit
Not on the High Street, £29.95
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.
Candle Making Kit
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!
Candle Making with Dried Flowers
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.
Wax And Wick Candle Making Kit
Tea light candle making kit
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.
Mini Candle Making Kit
Eco candle making kit
Move aside soy wax, there’s a new eco alternative on the block. Coconut wax is another fab alternative to beeswax and have used it in their cute box. We especially love the heart-shaped tins that make for the cutest candle making kit gift.
coffee scented candle making kit
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.
Beginner Lavender Candle Making Kit
Simply Make’s Soy Candle Making Kit
Master the art of candle making then share your gift with all your friends! This candle making kit for adults comes with everything you need to make two soya candles and will keep you busy all evening long.
Carefully crafted candle making kit
This complete soya candle making kit comes with everything you could ever need as well as extras! There’s four essential oils and wax dyes, some lovely tins and even an electric thermometer.
Dellabella Candle Making Kit
Dellabella’s candle making kit is a great one for those crafters who want to experiment! It comes with a globe and square mould so you can funky shaped candles. Oh and there’s all different wax dyes so you can make the candles in the colours of the rainbow.
DIY bubble candle making kit
Jump on the bubble candle trend that we’ve seen all over Instagram (check out our latest craft trends to stay up to date) with candle making kit. It comes with the essential oil of your choice and you can choose between several pretty pastel colours. Plus it’s made with soy wax so it’s vegan friendly.
Body positive candle making kit
Authors
Phoebe has worked for Gathered, and our sister magazine Mollie Makes, for 3 years. She manages our Arts & Crafts section and specialises in social media and content strategy. She has a background in all things marketing, a flair for Pinterest and a knack for finding the next big craft trend. Previously she worked as Digital Campaign Executive for Fat Media. You may recognise her name from Mollie Makes Social Media magazine, where she shared her expertise and top tips on becoming social media savvy.
