So, you've decided to make yourself some soy candles. Congratulations and welcome to the addictive world of candlemaking. I say addictive because once you start, you won't be able to stop.

As you'll be a complete beginner you'll find it's easier to purchase a soy candlemaking kit. There are lots of candlemaking suppliers who sell starter kits. These are ideal as they come complete with wax, wicks, moulds/containers and your choice of fragrance oil. They should also come with complete instructions on how to make your candle. For US and UK suppliers, check out the links to the right. If you live elsewhere, then a search on the web will probably yield many more suppliers.

You will also need some basic equipment.
2 old saucepans to use as a double boiler for melting your wax.
A thermometer ( a candy one is ideal)for checking temperature of your melting wax.
Pouring jug (metal or glass).
Wooden skewers or chopsticks for stirring.
Glue dots for sticking your tabbed wicks in containers.
Heat gun or hairdryer.
Old Newspapers to cover your work tops.

Now all you have to do is wait for your postie to turn up with your parcel so you can get cracking.