Where to Buy Candle Making Supplies

Here is a list of the candle supply companies I like to order from. For the cheapest shipping on candle wax, pick one that is the close to you (because wax is heavy)! And for my thoughts on what candle supplies to buy from Amazon and what to avoid, scroll down to the bottom.

7 Candle Supply Companies I Recommend

1. Candlescience – A good place for beginners and anyone who needs good quality basics at decent prices. If you’re just getting started and you want to get everything in one place, I recommend CandleScience. They have good quality candle ingredients (wax, wicks, fragrance, dye) and tools (melting pitchers, vessels, candlemaking kits, etc). This and Lonestar Candle Supply Company (#2) are my go to’s for the majority of the candle supplies I buy. (Located in Durham, NC + Reno, NV)
2. Lonestar Candle Supply Company – Another good option for anyone who wants to get all of their candle supplies in one place. Good pricing. Fast shipping. And good quality supplies. I always order my wax here because I’m also based in Texas. That makes the shipping costs much cheaper than from other candle supply companies. I’ve been using Lonestar for years and have never had issues with wax quality, shipping speed, or customer service. (Located in Keller, TX)
3. Makesy – This is a more expensive option, but they have the best vessels! I don’t usually get my basics like wax/wicks from Makesy, but I do love their candle jars. My recommendation – look out for the sales! That’s when I usually buy from Makesy. (Located in Irvine, CA)
4. Bramble Berry – A good place to go for the fragrance oil selection! The scents are a little pricier than CandleScience, but every single one I’ve tried has had a good hot throw. Their scents are all complex and not at all superficial smelling. (Located in Bellingham, WA)
5. The Flaming Candle – This is another good all around option like a CandleScience or Lonestar because they sell the candle ingredients, equipment, and accessories. Good quality stuff, quick shipping, and great customer service.(Located in Hiram, GA)
6. Midwest Fragrance Co – Another candle supply company that does fragrance oils really well. They don’t sell everything here (no wicks, vessels, or melting pitchers), but the items they do sell are good quality (wax, fragrances, dyes). (Located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin)
7. Boowan Nicole – If you’re looking for a great selection of candle molds, go here. They even have kind of silly options like an asparagus taper candle mold I tried out recently. They also have molds for creating your own candle jars and candle holders. They have a lot of visually interesting molds that go outside of the typical “basic clear or amber candle jar” box. This is a new favorite of mine! (Located in Australia)

I created a list of everything you need to make candles so take a look at that if you aren’t sure what you need to buy.

I don’t buy all of my supplies from one place. For the most part, I get all of my wax at LoneStar, the rest of the basics (wicks, jars, etc.) from CandleScience, and candle molds from Amazon/Etsy. I make more candles using molds than candle jars, but if I ever want to treat myself to a fancy vessel, I go to Makesy. If I want to get a really nice fragrance, I opt for Bramble Berry or Midwest Candle Co. I know I listed a lot of places, but I make a lot of candles. If you are a beginner, just pick one good all around supplier near you and start there.

3 Tips for Buying Candle Making Supplies

1. Get any pots you need (for a double boiler setup) at a thrift store. You do not want to use pots from your kitchen for candlemaking. Anything that you put wax into should be used exclusively for candles. I get pots and other kitchen tools at thrift stores to save money. It’s okay if the pots are a little beat up.
2. Choose the closest candle supply company for the best deals on wax. Candle wax is the most expensive item to ship (and the item you’ll need the most of) so choose the candle supply company that is CLOSEST to you. I get my wax from Lonestar because I’m from Houston. To put it in perspective – the cheapest shipping option for 10 lbs of Golden 464 soy wax from CandleScience is currently $18.87 versus $12.08 for the cheapest shipping option from Lonestar.
3. If you use beeswax, look for local beekeepers. Some beekeepers will sell you beeswax. Just Google “beeswax near me”. Trust me, it is even cheaper than getting beeswax from a local candle supply company and your local beekeepers will appreciate it!

What to get from Amazon and what to avoid 

I know that Amazon is a convenient place to shop, but I would only recommend getting your candle making tools and equipment from them (melting pitchers, wax melters, thermometers, etc.). Avoid buying candle ingredients from Amazon (wax, fragrance oils, and dyes).

The quality of the candle ingredients I’ve ordered from Amazon has been very hit or miss. I have gotten some questionable beeswax pellets that did not perform well at all. The fragrance oils aren’t great either (and most don’t come with clear information about whether they are IFRA certified). I have not found Amazon to be a consistent source for quality ingredients, but as I said before, the tools, equipment, and accessories are all fine. You can even find some decent candle jars.

Candlemaking can be an expensive hobby so I heavily rely on sales, coupon codes, and thrift stores to keep it as affordable as possible. Good luck sourcing your candle supplies! If you have any questions about how/where I found anything you see on this blog, just leave me a comment!