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I am looking to keep it all right around $100. That is a brilliant idea! I will. I hope everything works out ok for him.

Sorry to hear that, I hope everything is or will be ok.

Ok, so she would need a different wax too for the votives then. The one that comes with the kit says it has to have a tight fitting votive holder so I am looking at 4625. Will that work pretty well too? What wax do you use with the 36-24-24 wicks?

Ok, I had the wick tool would be good to have even with her first ones. I am going to take a look at them. I want to get a complete list of everything I want to get her then try and find the best place for it. This isn't exactly something of interest to me. I think it is something she would really like. She doesn't have any hobbies at all and always is buying and burning candles. Yeah, its possible it might fail but at least I tried. Thanks, she might take you up on that.

Ok, this is what I have so far. How does it look? I want her to be able to do containers and votives. Am I missing anything? Anything unnecessary in there? Product Price Quantity Total K1003 Scented Container Candle Starter Kit $59.95 $59.95 F1015A Blueberry Muffin Fragrance Oil 1 oz. $2.50 $2.50 F1026A Cinnamon Buns Fragrance Oil 1 oz. $2.50 $2.50 F1110A Storm Watch Fragrance Oil 1 oz. $2.50 $2.50 M1020 Votive Mold: Standard 15-Hour $0.85 $7.65 W1003A 6" 44-24-18 Zinc Core Pre-tabbed Wicks, 100 pcs. ($6.99) $6.99 $6.99 ML1006 7.5" Wick Trimmers $5.73 $5.73 A1035A Medium Wick Centering Tool Pack of 6 $3.18 $3.18 A1001 Wick Pin: 2.5" (for votives) $0.89 $8.01

Ok, I was under the assumption that you needed a different wax for each type of candle. Will the wicks that come with the container kit be ok for the votives too? If not which ones would you recommended I get?

Also, if I were to make it so she could do either tarts or votives too would I just need to get a different wax and the molds? Or is it more complicated than just a different wax?

So you need different waxes and wicks and whatnot depending on the FO? I was planning on probably just getting a few more that I know she would like in addition to the kit. And you got that kit? You liked it and didn't think anything should have been different? Anything else needed in addition other than the scale and heat gun?

How precise does the scale need to be? I already have a scale that is accurate to +/- 1 gram. I also have a heat gun already but what temp is needed for use with candles? As far as using a kit or not I will probably end up going with the premade kit but I just always like to look into everything. Does anyone know if some of the stores are willing to make changes to the colors or scents that come with the kits though?

I plan on it. Like I said I am into quite a few different hobbies myself and I enjoy the forums that I am on with them just as much as the hobby itself.

Thanks, it does sound like paraffin would be better to beginning. That made that decision easy. If she really starts to get into this like I hope she does she can make that decision herself later. Just want to make sure I am not forgetting or overlooking something. From what I am reading and seeing, it looks like in order to get started she will need and some questions about those: A melting/pouring pot - they are the same thing right? What size would be best for starting out? Thermometer - does it really matter what kind? wicks - have no idea and need to read some more about them wax - will use paraffin blend but not sure what kind containers - can just about any glass container be used? Can old one be reused? Scents - is there much to know about the oils or just get any I think she would like? Coloring - still reading into the differences Anything else?

I am assuming that it probably comes down to personal preference but what are the differences with the soy or paraffin? Is it something I should even worry about at this point?

Ok, I think she would probably prefer containers since she always buys jars and I don't think anything else.

Wow, that was quick! I will take a look at Peaks. Just google peaks and candle and I assume it will come up? So a kit usually comes with everything needed and nothing really extra. I am into a bunch of hobbies myself and know that most starter kits come with stuff that isn't really necessary or things that when bought separately would be higher quality. I would assume by containers that would be jars? Like Yankee Candle and all the other popular expensive ones? And I have no idea about the paraffin or soy and don't think she has any idea the difference either. We are in Newark, DE.

I am thinking about getting my wife a starter kit for Christmas and was looking for some suggestions. Should I buy a predesigned kit or would it be better to put one together myself? If I do go that route though I will probably be needing a lot of help as to what to get. Also, are there any places that are highly recommended to purchase everything from? Pretty much I am just looking for suggestions about what all she would need to get started. Thanks in advance.