Melt and pour cool
Melt wax, add fragrance and dye at the wax maker's recommended temperature, and pour into wicked jars. Keep the workspace ventilated.
A practical launch path
Make container candles from wax, wicks, and jars.
Start with a small batch in 12 oz jars. The calculator below pulls live tier prices from the product catalog, so it moves when supplier prices move.
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Materials
What you need, with live product links
- 12 oz Clear Glass Candle Jars with Lids (Case of 12) — the vessel this calculator prices. Also see 8 oz Amber Glass Candle Jars for a smaller candle.
- Natural Soy Wax Flakes — 10 lb Bag or Beeswax Pellets — 5 lb Bag — choose one wax for the batch.
- Cotton Candle Wicks with Metal Tabs, 6 in (Pack of 100) — one wick per candle. Existing Crackling Wooden Candle Wicks (Pack of 100) are an alternative.
- Candle Fragrance Oil — Lavender, 16 oz or Candle Fragrance Oil — Vanilla Bean, 16 oz.
- Candle Dye Chips, Assorted Colors (Pack of 20) — optional color.
- Candle Thermometer, Stainless Steel Clip-On and Stainless Steel Candle Pouring Pitcher, 32 oz — one-time equipment.
- Kraft Candle Labels, 2 in Round (Pack of 500) — scent name and safety information.
These are sample / benchmark listings: their product pages say so and have no external checkout linked yet. A verified supplier can link checkout when onboarded.
Step 1 of 3
Build your first batch
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