First mistake: over-stirring the wax. It creates bubbles, and your candle ends up looking like a used sponge. Just stir gently, like you’re a polite ghost.
Second mistake: using too much fragrance. You think “double the scent = double the joy,” but no. It just makes your eyes water. Follow the kit’s guidelines, or you’ll make a candle that smells like a teenager’s first perfume spritz.
Third mistake: lighting the candle too soon. Let it cure! I once lit one after four hours, and the flame died faster than my attempt to learn guitar. Patience, grasshopper.
Where to Get Supplies After the Kit
Once you’re hooked, Hobby Lobby has you covered. They sell bulk wax slabs (like giant cheese blocks of soy wax), hundreds of scents, and wicks in every size. You can even buy dye to make hot pink candles. Your bathroom will never be the same.
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Don’t forget the wick stickers—little adhesive dots that keep the wick stuck to the bottom of the jar. I forgot them once, and my wick floated to the top like a sad, lonely noodle. Learn from my sorrow.
And if you want to get fancy, grab a candle pouring pitcher. It has a spout! It makes you feel like a professional barista of wax. You’ll pour with such confidence, you might even wink at your own reflection.
