Beginner’s Guide to Candle Making in 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Candle Making in 2025

🔥 Why This Guide Matters

Whether you're a working professional, college student trying to start a side hustle, a stay-at-home parent looking to turn your passion into profit, or simply someone who finds joy in lighting candles—you’re in the right place. Candle making is booming in India, and 2025 is the perfect time to start.

This guide is built for beginners who want clarity, not confusion.

We’ll walk you through everything you need—from picking the right wax to actually selling your candles. And most importantly, you’ll discover why Candle Making Supplies India is the most trusted partner for over 10,000 candle brands across the country.

🧭 What You'll Learn

  • Tools & supplies to get started
  • Choosing the right wax
  • Fragrance and wick basics
  • Step-by-step candle making process
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Selling your candles in India

🧰 Tools & Supplies: Your Starter Checklist

Before you melt your first gram of wax, make sure you have:

✅ Luxury Soy/Soy Pillar/Coconut Soy Wax/Paraffin/Beeswax/Coconut wax
✅ Wicks (Eco braided/cotton or wooden)
✅ Fragrance oils
✅ Candle liquid dye (optional)
✅ Jars or molds
✅ Double boiler or wax melter
✅ Thermometer (digital is best)
✅ Wick holders/stickers
✅ Wax Pouring jug

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🕯️ Which Wax is Right for You?

 

Wax Type Pros Best For
Soy Wax Clean burn, eco-friendly Beginners, scented candles
Paraffin Wax Strong scent throw, affordable Commercial-style candles
Beeswax Natural, slow burn Premium, wellness candles
Coconut Wax Smooth texture, great scent throw Massage Candles

 

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🔬 Understanding Wicks

Choosing the wrong wick = candles that tunnel, smoke, or drown.

Use this general thumb rule:

  • Small jars (Uptown 5 cm diameter) → Thin eco braided wicks
  • Medium jars (5-6.5 cm) → Thick eco braided wicks
  • Large jars (6.5 cm to 8.5cm) → Wooden wicks

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💐 Fragrance Oils: How Much Is Too Much?

Most Indian candle makers over-pour fragrance and end up with sweating candles.

  • Use 6-8% fragrance load with soy/paraffin
  • Add fragrance between 80°C–90°C

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🪄 Step-by-Step Candle Making

  • Melt the Wax using a double boiler
  • Prep the Jar — place wick with sticker, center it
  • Add Fragrance & Color once wax reaches correct temp
  • Pour Slowly into jars, avoid bubbles
  • Let It Cure for 24–48 hours
  • Trim Wick to 1/4 inch before burning

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⚠️ 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using fragrance oils not made for candles 🛑
  • Not pre-heating jars → wax pull away
  • Wrong wick size → tunnel or mushrooming
  • Not curing candles before testing
  • Ignoring temperature while adding fragrance

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🛍️ Ready to Sell? Here's How

  • Instagram first: Showcase reels of pouring candles, wick ASMR
  • Label everything: Include burn time, fragrance, safety
  • Start local: Whatsapp groups, community pop-ups
  • Bundle your products: 3-for-₹999 always wins

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🚀 Why Candle Making Supplies India Is the Maker's Choice

  • Trusted by 10,000+ candle businesses
  • We supply to some of India’s biggest home fragrance brands
  • Fast pan-India shipping
  • Beginner-friendly kits & pro-grade waxes
  • Community support via WhatsApp & Instagram

🌿 From small hobbyists to growing B2C brands — we’re the backbone of India’s candle revolution.

📌 Final Words

2025 is your year to start that side hustle, launch that brand, or finally learn that skill you keep saving reels about.

Let this blog be your compass—and let Candle Making Supplies India be your toolkit.

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Next Up → How to Start a Candle Business from Home in India (Step-by-Step)

Let’s build something that smells like success. ✨

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