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Starting a Wax Melt Business
A complete beginner's roadmap for UK makers — the kit you need, where to source supplies, the legal and CLP essentials, insurance and tax, how to price for profit, startup costs and where to sell.
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Choosing the Right Wax
Soy, paraffin, coconut, beeswax or a blend? Each wax type offers different melt pools, scent throw and finish. Soy wax is popular for clean burning, while coconut blends give a creamy, glossy aesthetic ideal for clamshells.
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Fragrance Oil Load & Throw
Understanding fragrance load (typically 6–10% for wax melts) is key to a strong scent throw. Always test your chosen fragrance oil with your wax at different percentages before bulk buying.
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Wax Melts Per Kg Calculator
How many clamshells, snap bars or shapes will 1kg of wax make? Or how much wax do you need for an order of 50? Includes fragrance oil and wastage.
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Fragrance Load Calculator
Enter your wax weight and load percentage to get exactly how many grams and ml of fragrance oil to add, with per-pot amounts and a warning if you go over your wax's maximum.
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Wax Melt Pricing Calculator
Add up wax, fragrance, packaging and Etsy, website or craft fair fees to see your real cost per melt, profit and margin, and the price you need to hit your target.
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Batch Log & Recipe Tracker
Record the wax, fragrance, load, temperatures and cure date of every batch. Search past batches, reuse a recipe in one click and export it all to a spreadsheet.
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CLP Label Checklist
Tick off everything a UK wax melt label needs: supplier details, net weight, pictograms, hazard and allergen statements, batch codes, plus the extra rules for Northern Ireland and the EU.
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Colouring Your Wax Melts
Liquid dyes, dye chips and mica powders each create different effects. Liquid dyes give vivid, consistent colour; micas create shimmer but can affect skin-safe ratings — always check your supplier's specifications.
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Testing & Safety Standards
UK wax melt makers must comply with CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) regulations. Ensure your fragrance oils come with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and that you label products correctly before selling.
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Packaging & Clamshells
Clamshells, snap bars, heart melts, shaped melts — your packaging choices affect both presentation and shelf life. Choose food-safe moulds for shapes and ensure packaging is clearly labelled for retail sale.
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Buying Wholesale vs Retail
Many UK suppliers offer tiered pricing — buying 1kg vs 5kg of wax can significantly reduce your cost per unit. Several retailers on this directory offer dedicated wholesale accounts for small businesses.
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Troubleshooting Common Problems
Frosting, sinkholes, wet spots, sweating and weak scent throw — every common wax melt and candle fault explained, with the cause and a reliable fix for each, plus the kit that helps you avoid them.
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Always Test First
Before committing to a new fragrance or wax combination, always run a small test batch and cure for at least 48 hours.
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Track Your Recipes
Keep a detailed log of every batch — wax type, fragrance percentage, pouring temp and colour. Consistency is key to building a reliable product range.
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Check Flash Points
Your fragrance oil's flash point must be above your pouring temperature. This affects both safety and scent retention in the finished melt.
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Join Maker Communities
UK Facebook groups and Reddit communities like r/candlemaking are invaluable for sharing supplier recommendations and troubleshooting issues.
