Congratulations!! You have found The Essential Survival Guide to Candlemaking! This site has been online since 1998 and helped thousands of candlemakers across the globe! You can find everything from basic info needed to make your first candles as well as resources and articles for experienced candlemakers!

PLEASE BEAR WITH US WHILE THE SITE IS UPDATED! As of 23rd Feb '08, this site has undergone a HUGE face-lift! I am re-writing and updating a lot of my original articles, so check back soon if the article you are interested is not yet live! I still have so much more to add too! The changes should all be fully in place within a few days!

Candlemaking is fun and addictive! You'll soon become hooked on buying new FOs (fragrance oils) and experimenting with different types and styles of candles.
Still, as far as addictions go it's a pretty good one! You will find everything you need to get started on this site including lists of the supplies you'll need, projects for your first candles, learn all about how to test your candles ... and more! As you progress, there is also information on how to turn your hobby into a business!

Please take a moment to browse the excellent supply companies above who sponsor the website. Without them we wouldn't be here!

Amazon have an EXCELLENT array of candlemaking books for beginners as well as more experienced candlemakers! Books are a great source of reference even to those of us who have been doing this for years!

See our recommended books for candlemakers below!
Click the thumbnails for a larger image and mouseover for product info direct from Amazon! The Essential Survival Guide receives a small associate fee for everything purchased through our links.



If you like getting things for free, there are monthly contests held on our candlemaking forums, hosted by a different supplier every month! Win a $20 gift certificate to spend on candle making supplies of your choice! Come join us on the forums and enter! International entries welcome too! We are also running weekly challenges (no prizes just for fun!) to try to get you making some different types of candles every week!

I'm not able to answer private questions on candlemaking - come join the forums for that, but if you want to contact me, you can send me an email.

Everything I do for candlemakers across the internet is in my own time. If you have found the information on this website useful, please do consider making a small donation to help cover admin & running costs. The link below is set up for a $10 PayPal donation but any kindness, no matter how small is appreciated!