How much does candle making cost?
$80 buys all 5 essentials.
5 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$80
5 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Below median
Cheaper than 56% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$80Everything you need to start candle making. None of it is a big commitment.
Fragrance Oils
$17Candle-specific fragrance oils (not 'aromatherapy' essential oils — these flash off when heated). 6-10% fragrance load by wax weight.
P&J Fragrance Oil Farmhouse Set | Old Books, Butterscotch, Honey, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Pecan Pie, Maple Syrup Candle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies
top $36
Candle Making costs more to start than 44% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Candle Making cost to start?
About $80 for the 5 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Candle Making?
Candle Making Starter Kit: from $21. Soy Wax: from $20. Fragrance Oils: from $17. Pouring Pitcher: from $14. Wicks: from $8.
Is Candle Making an expensive hobby?
Candle Making costs about $76 to start, dearer than 44% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this sits around the middle.
What should I buy first for Candle Making?
soy wax, wicks, pouring pitcher, candle making starter kit, fragrance oils — $80 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to candle making by startup cost, out of 247.