Everything you need to make candles and wax melts, whether you are a hobbyist or a candle maker running a business. Shop all your candle making supplies from one UK supplier, with waxes from 1kg up to 20kg.
To make a container candle you need four things: a wax, a wick, a container and a fragrance oil. Dyes, mica powders, labels and accessories are optional extras. Everything on this page is sold by one UK supplier, so you can buy it all in a single order.
The wax you choose decides how your candle looks, burns and holds its scent. Container waxes (soy, coconut and olive blends) are made to set in jars and tins. Pillar waxes are firmer, so the candle stands on its own once it's out of the mould. Wax melt waxes are made to hold a lot of fragrance and release it on a burner. Gel wax gives a clear candle. Browse every type in our candle wax range.
The right wick depends on the width of your container, the wax and the fragrance you use. A wick that is too small tunnels down the middle; one that is too big gives a large flame and soot. Always test-burn a candle before making a full batch. See our candle wicks.
Most candle makers use 5–10% fragrance oil by weight – for example, 5g of fragrance oil in 100g of wax is 5%. Never go above the candle limit on the oil's IFRA certificate, which is shown on every product page. Choose from over 700 fragrance oils for candles and wax melts, or try a 10ml size first.
Use candle dyes to colour your wax and mica powder to add shimmer to wax melts. Some fragrance oils contain vanillin, which can turn wax darker over time – read our guide to vanillin in fragrance oils.
Scented candles and wax melts sold in the UK need the correct CLP information on the label. Make one with our free CLP label creator, read CLP labels explained, and browse our labels.
What supplies do I need to make candles?
A wax, a wick, a container and a fragrance oil. Dyes, mica and labels are optional.
Which wax is best for container candles?
Use a container wax made to set in jars and tins, such as a soy, coconut or olive blend. Pillar waxes are for candles that stand on their own.
How much fragrance oil do I put in a candle?
Most makers use 5–10% by weight, and never more than the candle limit on the oil's IFRA certificate.
Do I need a label to sell candles?
Yes – scented candles and wax melts need CLP information on the label. You can make one with our free CLP label creator.
Can I buy candle making supplies in bulk?
Yes – our waxes come in sizes from 1kg up to 20kg, and fragrance oils from 10ml up to larger sizes.
