garymac221 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Good day all. I have just now started looking into candle making. I have read some of the posts and realize that this could get quite expensive if I want to do it right! To just get started, to see if it's something I might want to really get into, I'm thinking of investing into something from Candle Creations sold at the neighborhood hobby store. It's their candle making machine selling for $38.00. I know it won't give me the real idea of full candle making, but is it something worth buying for now? Instead of investing a couple hundred $$$$. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Nooooo. There is no such thing as a candle making machine. Buy a starter kit and see how you like it. Peakcandlesupplies.com offers good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have heard of some people buying those machines, but I dont think they got good reviews. All you need to start out is a pour pot and a pot larger than the pour pot to make a double boiler. I bought a pot at walmart for like $4. Works great for me as I only do it on the hobby level. Shouldnt cost you more than $15, or you can try what alot do is to use a Presto Pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I just googled it, and I agree with the others. You would get very limited use out of it. A pour pot and another pot to make a double boiler would be much more useful, and much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I agree with the others. Buy a kit. For another $12.00 plus shipping you can get one from Peaks http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Scented-Pillar-Starter-Kit__K1002.aspx and looks like you get enough wax and oil to make 7 candles then you will still have your equipment and just need to order more wax, oil and wicks. The product from a candle supplier will be much better then what you would get from the item you are talking about. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpant Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 we started with this candle making machine, it now sits in the corners the refill kits cost twenty dollers and you get enough to make four candles. the main concern i have with it is thier is no temp control on the melter so you can easly get a flash fire if you are not paying attention or get distracted for a minute. bought my starter kit from cajun dont remember how much around 50.00 we bought a bunch of scents and a case of wax at the same time. my advice spend the extra money and get a good kit, everything you get can be used for a long time where as the machine from candle creations will collect dust if she likes the hobby/ buisinessmy 2cents anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindys Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I would invest the money now. Once you start making candles you will not stop. There is no sense of buying a starter kit, and then having to buy everything over again. All you really need is wax fragrance molds wicks pour pot and a pot to boil water. Once you start you willl realize what else you need.Buy from a supplier on line. The local stores are to expesive. Soon you will be addicted like the rest of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellsrfun Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I make candles for giving away to family and using myself. I started out with a candle kit like the others suggested. I also bought a presto pot, that i think is great for making candles with. Good luck and happy candle making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Supporting the buy-a-kit encouragement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 A good candle making kit is the way to go! I personally would not waste my money on one of those "candle machines". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I agree with the double boiler idea, just do few candles at a time and see how you like it. You probably wont want to stop!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymac221 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I would like to THANK all of you very much!! You have been very helpful and informative. I can see that I have come to the right place for information on my future hobby. Everyone seems to be so friendly and helpful..Thank You again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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