Candles add color, light and fragrance to any space. Learning how to make them would be a great hobby.
Candles are a simple, yet stunningly effective way, of decorating any space. From tea lights to pillars, there are many types of candles to choose from. They can also be made from different kinds of wax. In the U.S. alone, the production and sales of candles are a billion-dollar industry. You will find them everywhere: in novelty and gift shops, department and home decor stores, and other mass merchandisers.
Candles make great gifts for any occasion. People obviously like them as 7 out of 10 homes in the U.S. have them spread around. Candles can cost anywhere from $2 to $250 depending on type, scent and how elaborately they're designed.
Here's an idea: why not make some yourself? It can be a fun hobby and even an extra source of income once you've perfected the art.
To get you started, here are top-selling DIY candle-making supplies from Amazon:
1. Complete DIY Candle Making Kit Supplies by CraftZee
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Start a new hobby and try your hand at candle-making. This complete starter kit will help you get started.
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This kit from Craftzee is a great way to begin your candle-making training. It includes everything needed to make four candles: dye blocks, various scents, four eight-ounce soy wax bags, a melting pot, a thermometer, two round candle tins, two square candle tins with covers, four cotton wicks, four glue dots, warning labels, stirring sticks, bow tie clips and of course, a set of instructions. The instructions are easy enough for both kids and adults to follow. This is great deal for a starter set.
2. Complete Candle Making Kit Supplies, Soy Wax, Fragrance Oil, Cotton Wicks, Candle Pigment, Candles Art and Craft Supplies
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Complete candle making sets make everything easier. This set from SOLIGHT makes six candles with matching boho-inspired tins.
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Another great started kit is this set from SOLIGHT. This kit will produce six soy candles with six colors and six kinds of scent: lavender, lemon, cinnamon, mint, vanilla and eucalyptus. Soy wax candles has been gaining popularity since they last at least 30% longer than other types of wax candles and have less pollutants. The set also includes six colorful tin cans with Bohemian-inspired designs. This will look great on your vanity or work desk!
3. Oraganix Natural Soy Wax for DIY Candle Making Supplies-10lb Bag with 150ct 6'' Pre-Waxed Candle Wicks
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A ten-pound soy wax set, complete with wicks and centering devices, will get you more addicted to making candles.
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Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to stock up raw materials you'll need to keep going. This set from Oraganix comes with ten pounds of wax chips, 150 pre-waxed wicks and three centering devices. You can use any melting pot that usually comes with any "complete" candle-making set you decide to purchase.
4. Wax Dye - DIY Candle Dye - Dye Flakes for Candle Making Supplies Kit
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Experimenting with colors is always great fun!
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Playing with colors is the most enjoyable part in candle-making. Get your creative juices flowing with Candle Shop's 16-color collection of wax dye flakes. You can customize your candles' colors to match or accent any part of your home. Colored candles add an attractive and functional design element to any space.
5. EricX Light Candle Tin 24 Piece, 8 oz, for Candle Making
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Tin cans are economic and portable, perfect for gifting and travel.
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Mixing wax and dye properly are crucial steps in the art of candle-making. Scents are also fun to play with, given they have no toxic ingredients. The end game, however, is storage. For a handy option, consider covered tin cans. They're small and portable, perfect for gifting and for travel. This set from EricX Light has 24 pieces each of both the tin jars and matching covers.
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