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Candle Making

Blondygirl
Blondygirl Posts: 71 Forumite
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Hi,

Can anyone help me? I want to start making my own candles, I seem to buy loads & love the idea of creating my own. There are loads of kits available but wondered if anyone could reccommed one please & any tips?:D

Thank you:D

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  • glynisrose
    glynisrose Posts: 199 Forumite
    I started with a kit bought from Argos......
  • Salome_2
    Salome_2 Posts: 67 Forumite
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    There are lots of online sites which can help you navigate thro what can be a confusing hobby when you first get started.
    What kind of candles do you want to make? Scented, pillar, jar candles?
    Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.
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  • Blondygirl
    Blondygirl Posts: 71 Forumite
    Hi,

    Thanks, probably scented jar ones. Have read a different sites so narrowing it down now:D
  • Salome_2
    Salome_2 Posts: 67 Forumite
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    Ah, ok. I make them occasionally. I'd firstly suggest getting friendly with anyone who drinks Douwe Egberts coffee! Their jars (especially the smaller ones) are perfect for candle making! You can also pick up very decent, cheap jars from Wilkinsons.
    Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.
    Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us
  • Mupette
    Mupette Posts: 4,599 Forumite
    Be aware that if you intend to sell the candles you make, you will need to clearly label them.

    http://echa.europa.eu/guidance-documents/guidance-on-clp
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  • britgal
    britgal Posts: 37 Forumite
    Did you have any luck with getting started? I would be interested in finding out about lead free candle wax, so i could too start to make my own!
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,496 Forumite
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    A few years ago, someone on here linked to a wax supply company that sold mixed scented remnants by weight.


    Does anyone recall what the company was, please ? I can't find the original link.
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