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While not all the top picks are extremely in sight of true beginners, this article is targeted for those who want to get into candle making, the craft.
Not just for creating one candle, one time.
If you’re truly starting from nothing and you bought all the recommended items above, it would cost roughly $100:
- Infrared thermometer
- Aluminum pour pot
- Food scale
- Presto Pot
- Clothespins
You can get away with a much lower price by using some of the alternatives to the tune of about $40:
- Glass thermometer or meat thermometer
- Glass measuring cup
- Food scale
- Double boiler on a stove top
- Clothespins
Good candle makers have stellar equipment, but the best candle makers understand how to be consistent and careful, regardless of what equipment they’re using.
Don’t believe the lie that you “have to buy such and such” to make good candles – the skill, and frankly for some the entertainment, is in getting to know your personal working conditions and equipment.
Some of the greatest candles come from “sloppy” tools. Just remember to be consistent, take good notes, learn from your mistakes, and enjoy the ride!
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