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You can send it to me, I work in a lab and have certified weights. The only problem is they are in grams!

She does have tart warmers, but she primarily burns candles. I also have tart burners, but find it easier to just get the plug ins and use those for everyday use. I guess I am going to heed the advice and purchase a kit, maybe one for myself also.

So are these kits worth there value. I guess what I am trying to say is are products in the kits of high quality or should I try to assembe a kit by myself with higher quality products. Since most people on this board are experienced, if you had to start all over again would you be happy purchasing one of these kits or would you design a combination of your own products. I am open to suggestions if someone were to put a list together that they would be happy to recieve from someone as a gift. I just don't want to buy a kit and have it be some much trouble that she losses intrest. I hope my rambling makes sense, as I am using everyones expertise on this board as my research. And again, thanks so much for the enlightenment and crash course!

Thank you for the reply. I have looked at those kits, but since I don't really know what is good or bad, is there anything else that is a must have or would be a nice addition to one of these kits that would make candle making easier or give a better chance of success?

Opps, I probably forgot the most important item cost. I am looking to only spend around $5-$10. Just kidding. Cost is not really and object unless we start going over $200. Again thanks to everyone that responds.

My mom is an avid candle burner as well as hobbiest. As with many people, buying christmas gifts for the holiday can be a tremendous undertaking. I think if I got her introduced to the process of making candles she would absolutely enjoy this hobby. Can anybody give me some information of where to start, for example: Are starter kits worth while? If not, what would you put together to get someone started and where would I buy them. (Hopefully from one place) What books or videos would be important to include in this package. Do you have to start on pillars, tapers, jars, votives, etc to gain experience. If I missed any important questions, please feel free to add. From what I read this board is full of experienced individuals and I look forward to gaining a wealth of knowledge, so hopefully I can put together a packacge that I am excited about as well as my mom. Thanks in advance to everyone that resposnds.