How To Make Candles : Making Your First Candle

Welcome to the world of candle making — where creativity meets calm, and crafting becomes something truly special. Whether you're looking for a new hobby or thinking about starting your own business, you've come to the right place.

The first thing you'll need is a candle making kit, and at London Luxury Candle Supplies, we’ve kept it simple with two options to suit your journey:

The Standard Candle Making Kit
Perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics, experiment with scents, and enjoy the experience of making their own candles at home.

The Business Investment Kit
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn their passion into a product. This kit includes everything you need to start testing your range, branding your candles, and making your first sales.

Whichever path you choose, you’ll be supported with expert guides, easy-to-follow tutorials, and high-quality materials trusted by candle makers across the UK.

Let your journey begin — and let it shine.

Step 2: Learn the Theory

Candle making can feel overwhelming at first — but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we created the Business Hub — your go-to resource for learning the why behind the how.

From understanding wax types and wick sizes to learning about fragrance loads, curing times, and CLP compliance, our Business and Learning Centre is packed with guides, tools, and video tutorials to help you build your confidence and skills.

We’ve taken the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what really matters — creating candles you’re proud of.

Visit the Business Hub and start mastering the craft, one step at a time.



Step 3: Explore Jars & Fragrance Combinations

Now that you’ve made your first candle using the kit, it’s time to get creative. This is where the fun really begins.

Experiment with different jars, fragrances, and styles to find your signature look and scent. With our easy-to-follow wick guides and fragrance load calculators, you'll be able to confidently test new combinations and build a stunning portfolio of candles.

From modern mattes to classic glassware, our extensive jar collection is designed to inspire. Whether you're creating statement pieces or subtle home staples, you'll find everything you need to elevate your candle-making game — fast.

Ready to start building your range?

Browse our glassware and tools to take the next step.



Step 4: Watch & Learn on YouTube

Looking for more inspiration, recipes, and real-time tutorials? Head over to our YouTube channel, where we regularly share videos packed with expert tips, trending candle ideas, and step-by-step guides to help you level up your skills.

From seasonal scent blends to advanced techniques, we’re constantly updating our channel with content that reflects what’s hot in the candle world — and what works best in practice.

Subscribe and explore the latest trends, recipes, and behind-the-scenes tips from the LLCS team.

Visit our YouTube Channel



Products We Honestly Couldn't Live Without

Once you get into the rhythm of candle making, there are a few tools that truly make the process smoother, faster, and more enjoyable. These are the staples we reach for time and time again — and if you're ready to invest early, they’ll serve you well.


Extra Tips to Remember

Before you dive in, here are a few golden rules and helpful reminders to keep your candle-making journey smooth and successful:

Test, test, test – every wax, wick, and jar combo is different. Find what works for you.

Recommended fragrance load: 8%–10%. Resist going stronger — more isn’t always better.

Blending temperature: 70°C

Pouring temperature: 60°C

Use our Wick Guides – they’re a total game-changer.

Try our sample-size fragrance oils to explore and refine your scent range.

Join our Facebook Community for tips, advice, and support from fellow makers.

Sign up to our newsletter to stay updated with trends, tips, and LLCS news.

These small details make a big difference — and we’re here to help every step of the way.

Candle Making

You’ve come to the right place.

We recommend starting with our beginner candle making kit:

Shop Beginner Candle Making Kit

You can also read our full beginner guide here:

Read our candle making guide
Making your first candle is simple once you understand wax temperature, fragrance load and wick selection.

Follow our step-by-step guide here:

View step-by-step candle making guide
We recommend adding fragrance at 6% to 10%, depending on the strength of the oil and wax type.

For example, a 100g candle at 8% fragrance load would contain:
8g fragrance oil
92g wax

Always check the maximum load for your chosen wax.
Use our Fragrance Calculator to help you with this.
For container candles, we recommend:

• A05 Coconut Soy Wax
• S100 Pure Soy Wax
• S16 Deluxe Soy Wax

For a stronger hot throw paraffin option:
• M12 Paraffin Wax
For high-performance soy wax melts:
• A27 Performance Soy Wax

For a natural alternative:
• A05 Coconut Soy Wax
For pillar and moulded candles, we recommend:
• PM7 Pillar Wax

Designed for firmness and clean mould release.
Fill your container with water to your desired fill line, weigh it, then multiply by 0.9.

For example:
300g × 0.9 = approximately 270g total wax and fragrance combined.
Yes. Whether you are a small hobby seller or scaling your business, public liability insurance is essential.

Many UK crafters use:

craftinsurance.co.uk