Online wax shop for candle makers and crafters

Hobby candle makers, craft sellers, small candle brands and people buying gift kits.

You buy wax in bulk and sell it in smaller packs at a higher price per kilo. Bundles and starter kits raise the average order value.

• Organised stock and order handling
• Basic online selling and product photos
• Knowing the difference between wax types
• Clear customer service

• Check where you can safely store wax at home, and whether your landlord, mortgage lender or home insurer needs to know
• Check product safety and labelling duties with Trading Standards, especially if you sell fragrance oils or blended products
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Heavy parcels can make postage costs eat into your margin, so test shipping prices first
• Be careful with claims such as natural, vegan or eco-friendly, and check you can back them up with your supplier

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how much wax and how many wicks, dyes and jars you buy in bulk, plus website and packaging costs. These are estimates, so test your own supplier prices.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on your product range, how well you market the shop and your pricing. This is revenue, not profit, and heavy parcels can push postage costs up, so test shipping first.

Check where you can safely store wax at home and whether your landlord, mortgage lender or insurer needs to know. Also check product safety and labelling duties with Trading Standards, plus public liability and product liability insurance.