Essential Equipment for Making Candles

Firstly, you’ll need a saucepan. The good news is that you can use an existing kitchen saucepan for the double boiler method, which is ideal for beginners.

You’ll need to use a double boiler to gently melt your wax without agitating it. When preparing your wax, it’s essential to monitor and control temperatures, so you’ll need a thermometer (either a specialized one or a kitchen thermometer).

You’ll also need a scale, a standard kitchen scale is suitable, as it’s important to measure the quantities of the various products you’ll use throughout the candle-making process.

To weigh, melt, and pour your wax, use a suitable container with a pouring spout, such as a glass, stainless steel, or cast iron beaker.

During the candle-making process, you’ll use various products like wax, fragrance, colorants, etc. Mix them together to achieve a homogeneous mixture with a kitchen spatula reserved exclusively for this purpose.

If you’re making container candles, you’ll need to keep the wick centered when pouring the wax. Therefore, you should have a wick centering tool on hand. There are ready-made ones (made of wood or metal), or you can create your own using items like kebab skewers.

Now, let’s discuss useful but non-essential equipment for beginners. When pouring your candles, it’s crucial to pour the wax slowly and evenly. Use a piston funnel to control the flow of wax.

If your finished candles have minor imperfections, you can use a heat gun to conceal them and smooth the surface.