Why Candle Making Is A Great Hobby And How To Get Started

Candle making has been around for thousands of years in one form or another. Still to this day, many hundreds of thousands of Australians use candles on a regular basis, not just for their practical use but for their smell and aesthetic value. Candle making is a great hobby that allows a lot of freedom, experimentation and physical reward for labour, but it can seem tricky to get in to. If you want to try candle making but don't know how to get your foot in the door, then here are three candle making supplies you should look into from your nearest candle making supply shop.

Wax

The wax makes up the bulk of the candle and is often the first thing people notice about your candle, so it is important you get the right type. There are many varieties of candle wax but here is a quick rundown of the most popular types:

• Beeswax: an all-natural and very popular option for a great look and texture
• Palm wax: this wax has a distinct method of deteriorating when the wick is lit that is quite beautiful
• Gel wax: this wax is see-through, which is an added feature many people love about it
• Paraffin wax: this is the most basic and readily available wax, it still creates reliable candles and should definitely be used by beginners if possible.

Wick

Of course, after the wax, the most important candle making supply is the wick, and there are still a few options here you need to decide between. Beeswax usually requires a square cotton wick, but apart from that, there are no real restrictions on wicks. Clever wicks are common due to their ease of use and placement, but many people prefer old fashioned cotton options. The only real determining factor for what wick you will get is the size of your candle, so always bare in mind how big your candles are going to be with the particular wick you choose, otherwise, it will be very lopsided.

Container

The container for your candles determine the shape, size and even the longevity of your candles, so it is important to get this decision right. One mistake many people make when just buying their first order from a candle making supply store is that they go a little hog-wild and buy many different types of containers. While there is nothing wrong with that, you may want to start out slowly with one or two types of containers that are easy to work with and go from there. You don't want to jump into the deep end before you can swim.