{"id":9923,"date":"2021-01-26T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crea.hobbyland.eu\/making-candles-at-home-materials\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:17:10","slug":"making-candles-at-home-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crea.hobbyland.eu\/en\/making-candles-at-home-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Making candles at home part 2: What materials do I need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the first part of this guide, we talked about the various types of candles<\/a> you can create at home and the different types of wax you need to make them.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, we’ll talk about the materials and tools you need to make candles at home, which molds to choose, and how to organize your workspace.<\/p>\n\n

In the third and final part<\/a>, we’ll go through the process of making candles at home together.<\/p>\n\n

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Here is the table of contents:<\/p>

  1. What do you need to make the candles?<\/a><\/strong>

    Wax<\/a><\/em>Melting containers and wax melter<\/a><\/em>Wicks<\/a><\/em>Colors and pigments<\/a><\/em>Candle fragrance oil<\/a><\/em>Molds or containers<\/a><\/em>Thermometer<\/em><\/a><\/p> <\/li>

  2. Melting containers for various types of candles<\/a><\/strong>

    Dipping candles<\/a><\/em>Mold candles<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/li>

  3. Choosing the right wick<\/a><\/strong>

    Round wick<\/a>Flat wick<\/a>Natural wick<\/a>Waxed wick<\/a><\/em>Table summarizing wicks by candle type<\/a><\/em>The measurements of the wicks<\/a><\/em>Calculate the diameter for wick measurement<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/li>

  4. About colors and pigments<\/a><\/strong>

    How can I control the amount of color?<\/a><\/em>Does the color of the candle stint?<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/li>

  5. Choosing the right mold<\/a><\/strong>

    How much wax do I need for the mold?<\/a><\/em><\/p> <\/li>

  6. Kits with everything you need to make candles at home<\/a><\/strong>

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  7. Organize the work area<\/a><\/strong>

    <\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n

    What do you need to make candles at home?<\/h2>\n\n

    Wax<\/h3>\n\n

    Surely wax is the basic ingredient you need to make candles at home: Hobbyland has many types of wax in store, each with unique characteristics. If you’re starting from scratch, before placing your order we suggest you read here, where we talk about the different types of wax<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

    Melting containers and wax burners<\/h3>\n\n

    Wax has a relatively low flash point (from 160\u00b0C and up), so it’s crucial not to exceed this temperature. That’s why it’s better to heat the wax in a double boiler with an aluminum container<\/a> inside a pot with water, or use a double-walled pot<\/a>. If you want something more professional, you might consider an electric stove: they come in various sizes. Here you’ll find various types of equipment<\/a> (double boilers and containers of various shapes and sizes).<\/p>\n\n

    Warning<\/em><\/strong>: the melting process should always be monitored in person, NEVER leave the wax unattended on a lit stove!<\/p>\n\n

    Wicks<\/h3>\n\n

    One of the most intriguing challenges when you want to make candles at home is finding the right wick. When choosing it, you’ll need to consider every aspect of the candle: shape, size, type of wax, color, and scent. If you’re just starting, you can follow the guidelines on wicks<\/a> a bit further down.<\/p>\n\n

    Colors and pigments<\/h3>\n\n

    There are two types of colors for wax: dyes and powdered pigments.<\/p>\n\n