Candle Startup Cost Calculator

Add up your equipment (mostly one-time purchases) and your first supply order to see the real startup cost of your candle-making business. Uncheck anything you already own, and edit the prices to match your actual shopping.
Equipment
Equipment prices shown are typical prices — edit as needed.
First supply order
Wax
$35.00
Fragrance oils
$48.00
Wicks
$16.00
Containers
$60.00

Your startup cost

Prices shown are examples — edit them to match your actual shopping.

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