Hearts and Crafts Soy Candle Wax Kit, 10 lb Wax Flakes with 100 Cotton Wicks and 2 Wick Holders Review (2026)

Who this kit is aimed at

Hearts and Crafts packages 10 lb of soy wax flakes together with 100 pre-waxed 6-inch cotton wicks and 2 metal centering devices, positioning it as a starter kit that still gives a real working supply rather than just enough for one test candle. The plant-based wax is described as suited to beginners as well as more experienced crafters, and the company markets it for jar candles, tea lights, and decorative wax projects. Because the kit includes a genuine quantity of wicks, it suits someone planning to pour many candles over their first few months rather than a single trial batch, without needing a second wick order right away. It leaves out jars, fragrance oil, dye, and a thermometer, so first-time buyers should plan to source those pieces before their first pour.

Wax and wick specifications behind the kit

The included wax is described as a plant-based soy wax intended for a smooth, even burn, melted at around 120 degrees Fahrenheit with fragrance or dye added once the wax reaches roughly 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Reported fragrance capacity is up to about 8 percent, which is on the lower end compared with higher melt-point soy waxes but is typical for a wax pitched at beginners learning safe fragrance ratios. The 100 wicks are pre-waxed and cut to 6 inches, and the 2 metal centering devices are designed to hold a wick straight in the middle of a jar while the wax sets, which is one of the more fiddly steps for anyone pouring candles for the first time.

Working through a full 10 lb bag with two centering tools

With only 2 metal centering devices included, pouring multiple jars in one session means either buying more centering tools or working in small batches, waiting for each jar to set enough to remove the device before starting the next round. The wicks are supplied in one length and thickness, so while 100 of them will last a long time, they may not be the ideal diameter for every jar size you eventually use, and testing remains necessary as you branch into different containers. Melt the wax in a double boiler, following the kit's stated temperatures for melting and adding fragrance, then pour with the wick centered and let the candle cure before burn testing, checking the flame size and any soot before deciding a jar and wick combination is ready to gift or sell.

How it compares with similar bundled kits

Against the CraftBud kit, which also bundles 10 lb of soy wax with 100 wicks, wick stickers, and 2 metal centering devices, the two are close competitors on paper, with CraftBud additionally including wick stickers that this Hearts and Crafts kit does not list among its contents. Compared with wax-only bulk listings like a 45 lb box of 464, this kit is a far better entry point for someone who has never poured a candle, since it removes the separate wick-sourcing step entirely. Buyers who already own centering tools and a wick stash would likely get better value from a wax-only bag, since part of this kit's price covers wicks and hardware they do not need.

Verdict

This kit is a strong pick for someone making their first candles who wants wax and wicks in one order and does not mind sourcing jars, fragrance, and a thermometer separately. It is less efficient for an experienced maker who already has wicks and centering tools on hand, since a plain 10 lb bag of soy wax would cost less for the same amount of wax. Whatever your experience level, follow the kit's stated melt and fragrance temperatures and burn test each jar and wick pairing before any candle goes to a customer or family member.

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