Lone Star Candle Supply

What Lone Star Candle Supply does

Lone Star Candle Supply, Inc. is a family-owned, privately held e-commerce retailer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Keller, Texas, that supplies candle and soap makers across the United States. The company operates a BigCommerce storefront at lonestarcandlesupply.com and fulfills orders from four distribution centers, offering same-day shipping on weekday orders placed by noon and free local pickup at qualifying locations.

The product portfolio is organized as a multi-category marketplace centered on two flagship lines: a fragrance oil library of 100+ skin-safe scents (spanning floral, botanical, aquatic, food & drink, holiday, and name-brand imitation categories) and candle wax (paraffin, soy, and additives). Complementary categories include candle vessels, wicks (including wooden wicks), molds, dyes, equipment, accessories, soap-making supplies, reed diffusers, room sprays, and aroma-bead freshie supplies. Each fragrance is backed by IFRA and MSDS documentation, and the company supports education via its free Candle Making University platform.

Lone Star runs two parallel go-to-market motions: a self-serve B2C channel serving DIY hobbyists through starter kits, sample packs, and volume discounts (1oz fragrance oils priced $2.99–$5.42, mix-and-match savings on 5+ 16oz bottles), and a B2B wholesale program for large candle manufacturers offering bulk pricing and loyalty-program benefits. Marketing is driven by SEO, content, email/SMS, and an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. The firm is BBB Accredited, holds no disclosed outside funding, and has no subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public capital markets presence.

Name

Lone Star Candle Supply

Legal name

Lone Star Candle Supply, Inc.

Website

https://lonestarcandlesupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lone Star Candle Supply is a family-owned e-commerce retailer founded in 1999 that supplies candle and soap makers nationwide. It sells an extensive library of fragrance oils, wax, vessels, and related supplies to DIY hobbyists and wholesale candle businesses via a BigCommerce storefront and four distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fragrance Oils: Primary revenue stream from selling fragrance oils in various sizes (1oz to 25lb). Products include floral, botanical, fine fragrances, aquatic scents, food & drink inspired scents, holiday scents, and name brand imitations. Mix & match volume discounts available.
2. Candle Making Supplies: Wax (paraffin, soy, other), candle vessels (jars, tins, lids, tealights), wicks, molds, dyes, equipment, and accessories. Supports both hobbyist and professional candle makers.
3. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: Dedicated wholesale supply program for large candle businesses with volume-based pricing and additional loyalty program benefits.
4. Starter Kits and Sample Packs: Curated beginner kits and fragrance sample packs for new customers to try products before committing to full sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lone Star Candle Supply is an e-commerce retailer that sells an extensive catalog of skin-safe fragrance oils, candle wax (paraffin, soy, other), vessels, wicks, molds, dyes, equipment, and accessories for candle and soap making. The company serves both DIY hobbyists (through starter kits, sample packs, and educational content) and commercial candle businesses (through a wholesale/bulk program with volume pricing and loyalty rewards) nationwide from four distribution centers.

Product overview

Lone Star Candle Supply is a family-owned B2C/B2B e-commerce retailer (operating since 1999) that serves DIY crafters and large candle businesses nationwide. The company's product portfolio is organized as a multi-category marketplace centered around two core offerings: fragrance oils and candle wax. Fragrance oils represent the flagship category, featuring an extensive library of skin-safe oils organized by scent family (fruits, florals, botanicals, fine fragrances, aquatic, food & drinks, name brand imitations) with popular imitations of Bath & Body Works, Yankee Candle, Victoria's Secret, Pier 1, and major perfume brands. Candle wax (soy, paraffin, and other types) serves as the second pillar. Complementary products include candle vessels (jars, tins, lids, tealights), wicks (including wooden wicks), molds, dyes, equipment, and accessories. Beyond candles, the company extends into soap making supplies and home fragrance products (reed diffusers, room sprays, freshie supplies). The business model supports both individual hobbyists (through starter kits, sample packs, and learning resources) and commercial producers (through wholesale programs and bulk purchasing). Distribution is handled through four warehouse locations across the US to provide competitive shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fragrance Oils Library of 100+ skin-safe candle and soap fragrance oils including single notes and blends across floral, fruits, botanicals, fine fragrances, aquatic, woodsy, fresh and clean, tropical, holiday, food & drink, and name brand imitations (Bath & Body Works, Yankee Candle, Victoria's Secret, Pier 1, perfumes & colognes). Available in sizes from 1oz to 25lb.
• Candle Wax Candle making wax including paraffin wax, soy wax, other wax types, and wax additives for various candle making applications.
• Candle Vessels Containers for candles including candle jars, candle tins, lids and covers, and tealights in various sizes and styles.
• Candle Wicks Candle wicks including wick clip assemblies, wooden wicks, wick sampler kits, and wicktabs for various candle sizes and types.
• Candle Molds Molds for shaping candles including votive molds, pillar molds, clamshell molds, and mold accessories.
• Candle Dyes Colorants for candles including liquid dyes, dye blocks, dye kits, and other dye products in various colors.
• Candle Making Equipment Tools and equipment for candle making including pouring pots, thermometers, and other equipment.
• Candle Making Accessories Accessories including caution labels and other accessories for candle making and safety.
• Starter Kits Candle making starter kits with detailed step-by-step instructions for beginners, including the Beginner's DIY Candle Making Kit designed for creative date night experiences and gifting.
• Beyond the Flame Products Complementary home fragrance products including reed diffusers and room sprays for non-flame aromatherapy alternatives.
• Freshie Supplies Aroma bead products and dyes for creating scented freshie ornaments and air fresheners for vehicles and spaces.
• Soap Making Supplies Complete soap making product line including soap safe fragrance oils, melt & pour soap bases, and cosmetic bases for artisan soap crafting.
• Fragrance Oil Sample Packs Assorted 1oz sample bottles of top-selling fragrances allowing customers to try multiple scents before purchasing full sizes.
• Wholesale Supplies Program Bulk purchasing program and wholesale discount pricing for candle making supplies with additional loyalty program savings for large candle businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on weekday orders placed by noon
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Flaming Candle: The Flaming Candle is an online retailer of candle making supplies including fragrance oils, waxes, wicks, and containers. Closely comparable as a specialty e-commerce player serving both hobbyist and small commercial candle makers.
• Wholesale Supplies Plus: Wholesale Supplies Plus sells candle and soap making supplies in bulk to both hobbyists and businesses, with a similar B2B/B2C model and comparable fragrance oil, wax, and equipment offerings.
• Bramble Berry: Bramble Berry is a major supplier of soap and candle making supplies, including fragrance oils, waxes, and melt-and-pour bases. Comparable as a multi-category hobbyist and small-business supplier with overlapping product lines.
• CandleScience: CandleScience is a leading direct-to-consumer and wholesale supplier of candle making supplies including fragrance oils, wax, wicks, and equipment. Most direct competitor to Lone Star in the specialty candle supplies e-commerce category.
• Rustic Escentuals: Rustic Escentuals supplies fragrance oils, soap bases, and candle making supplies with a strong focus on small business and DIY crafters. Comparable product mix, customer segmentation, and skin-safe documentation emphasis.
• Nature's Garden: Nature's Garden is a wholesale and retail supplier of candle and soap fragrance oils, waxes, and cosmetic bases. Directly comparable on fragrance oil depth, IFRA documentation, and dual hobbyist/wholesale customer base.
• Hearts & Crafts: Hearts & Crafts wholesales candle jars, lids, and candle making packaging supplies to commercial candle businesses. Comparable B2B wholesale motion and customer overlap with Lone Star's large candle brand accounts.

Emerging players

• Bulk Apothecary: Bulk Apothecary supplies fragrance oils, essential oils, soap bases, and candle making ingredients to small businesses and hobbyists. Overlapping but broader assortment spanning aromatherapy, cosmetics, and candle supplies.
• Wooden Wick Co. Wooden Wick Co. is a manufacturer and supplier of wooden wicks used in premium candle making. Adjacent but complementary supplier to Lone Star's candle wick category with overlapping customer base.

Others

• Aztec Promotional Group: Aztec Promotional Group is a wholesale supplier of private label and promotional candle making kits. Adjacent in the candle value chain but focused on gifting/promotional rather than retail supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCcp5hwQ18FPghmhC9Q7Pkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/lone.star.candle.supply
• Instagraminstagram.com/lonestarcandlesupply
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lonestarcandle
• Xx.com/LoneStarCandle

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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