- Melting Pot
- You can find these at many craft stores such as A.C. Moore or Michaels, or buy it online.
Look for one with a sturdy handle and pour spout.
- Thermometer
- This is critical and inexpensive.
Look for one that has a clip, so you can clip it on the edge of the pot as you melt the wax.
Most cost about $4.
- Wicks
- You can buy pre-tabbed wicks or a spool of wicking.
Be sure you buy wicking that is the right size.
The number one reason candles sputter out is that the wick is too thin.
Read the packaging to find out what size candle the wick is used for.
- Mold Release Spray
- This is like greasing a pan for baking.
You can do without it, but your candles may get stuck in the mold if you don't use it.
- Molds
- Just having one is sufficient.
You can also improvise and use paper milk cartons or cans with the rims cut off,
but the best way to make sure you have consistency is to buy at least one good mold.
- Mold Sealer
- This is sold in various types but is fairly inexpensive and can be reused a few times.
You can buy it in 18 inch long rolls for about $1.20, or you can buy packages of precut sealer.
If the mold doesn't leak, you can reuse the sealer several times.
- Misc. Supplies
- Metal or wooden skewers, glue gun, hair dryer, wax paper, and binder clips.
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