The Candlemakers Store

What The Candlemakers Store does

The Candlemakers Store is a privately held wholesale e-commerce supplier of candle making, soap making, bath and body, reed diffuser, and craft packaging supplies, founded in 1995 and operating from Hamilton, Ohio. The company's core technical capability is in-house manufacturing of candle fragrance oils (over 1,000 scents from custom formulas, in A Grade Triple Strength and B Grade Manufacturers Grade concentrations) and candle dyes (over 90 liquid colors), supported by inventory stocking of multiple wax types (paraffin, soy, coconut, palm, and proprietary blends such as Ceda Serica Coconut & Apricot). The firm also claims invention of the "Wick Sticker" wick-securing concept in the 1990s and tests every fragrance for scent "throw" before listing it for sale.

The business is entirely direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce website (thecandlemakersstore.com), with same-day shipping on orders placed before 8am EST and multi-carrier fulfillment (UPS Ground/Next Day/Air, USPS Priority International) covering US and international customers, plus scheduled local pickup at the Ohio facility. Pricing is wholesale-tiered across the entire catalog with no minimum order requirements and quantity-based price points; the company accepts orders by internet, email, fax, and phone, and serves both hobbyist small-sample buyers and truckload-quantity commercial buyers — including, by its own account, some competitor candle-making firms whose bulk materials it stocks and releases as needed to ease their cash flow.

The customer base spans candle makers (primary segment), soap makers, bath and body product makers, reed diffuser makers, and general crafters. Marketing is concentrated in email newsletter, Twitter and Facebook organic social, and an extensive educational website with how-to guides, FAQs, and sample formulas. Revenue, funding, ownership, and management team information are not publicly disclosed; the firm appears to be independent and founder/family-owned with 11–50 employees, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed investors, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

The Candlemakers Store

Legal name

The Candlemakers Store

Website

https://thecandlemakersstore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Candlemakers Store, founded 1995 in Hamilton, Ohio, is a privately held wholesale e-commerce supplier of candle making, soap making, bath and body, reed diffuser, and craft packaging supplies, manufacturing its own fragrance oils (1,000+ scents) and dyes (90+ colors) for hobbyist and commercial maker customers in the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Candle Making Supplies

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Candles, Home Fragrance & Diffusers Retail (CRAIACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Fragrance (Candles, Diffusers, Room Sprays) (CRABADAE), Scented Candles & Wax Melts (Home Fragrance) (CRAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Candle making supplies
• Fragrance oils wholesale
• Soap making supplies
• Candle wax blends
• Bath body supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

East Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Candle Making Supplies: The company generates revenue through the sale of wholesale candle making supplies including fragrance oils, candle wax, dyes, jars, wicks, and accessories. Their entire site is priced at wholesale with quantity-based price points. They accept no minimum orders and sell products at wholesale prices with freight charges plus a minimal handling fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Candlemakers Store manufactures and wholesales candle making supplies, including in-house produced fragrance oils (over 1,000 scents) and candle dyes (over 90 colors), along with candle waxes, wicks, jars, wick stickers, equipment, and accessories. The company also supplies soap making, bath & body, and reed diffuser making materials to candle makers, soap makers, and crafters at wholesale prices with no minimum order requirements.

Product overview

The company operates as a wholesale supplier of candle making supplies and related craft products, established in 1995. Their product portfolio centers on Fragrance Oils (over 1,000 in-house manufactured scents in A Grade Triple Strength and B Grade concentrations), Candle Wax and Gel (including specialty blends like Ceda Serica Coconut & Apricot, IGI Paraffins, Natural Soy/Coconut/Palm Waxes, and Paraffin Blends), and comprehensive raw materials including Candle Dye (90+ in-house manufactured colors), Candle Wicks (multiple series including CD, Cotton, Eco, Flat, HTP, Zinc Cored, and Wood), and Candle Making Additives (Vybar 260, Mineral Oil, Stearic Acid). Supporting product categories include Candle Making Jars & Molds (Amber, Mason, Apothecary, Hex, Tumblers, and specialty shapes), Candle Making Starter Kits and Equipment (Wax Melters, Scales, Thermometers, Pouring Pots), Reed Diffuser Supplies, Soap Making Supplies, Bath & Body Supplies, and Craft Packaging & Containers. The company positions their entire catalog as wholesale-priced with no minimum orders.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fragrance Oils Over 1,000 candle fragrance oil varieties manufactured in-house using custom formulas, available in A Grade (Triple Strength) and B Grade (Manufacturers Grade) concentrations, in any quantity needed.
• Candle Wax and Gel Various candle waxes including IGI Paraffin Waxes, Natural Coconut Waxes, Natural Palm Candle Waxes, Natural Soy Candle Waxes, Paraffin Candle Wax Blends, ParaNatural Wax Blends, Penreco Candle Gels, TitanWaxes, and Votive/Pillar Blend Candle Wax.
• Candle Dye Over 90 colors of liquid candle dyes manufactured in-house, available for immediate shipping and sold by the pound.
• Candle Making Wicks Wicks across multiple series including Pretabbed CD, Cotton, Eco, Flat, HTP, Zinc Cored, Tealight, Wick Tabs, Wood Wicks, plus wick centering devices, trimmer, and wicking needles.
• Candle Making Jars and Molds Wide selection of jars and molds including Amber, Apothecary, Country, Elite (Anchor), Emma, Hex, Jelly, Mason, Square Votive, Straight Sided, Tealight Cups, Tumblers, Tureen, Teddy Bear, Plastic Clamshells, Plastic Jars, and Flower Pot Lids.
• Candle Making Supplies, Equipment and Accessories Equipment and tools including Burners, Burner Supplies, Pouring Pots, Sachet Base, Scales, Thermometers and Measuring, Wick Centering Device, Wick Trimmer, and Wax Melters.
• Candle Wick Stickers Wick stickers invented by the company in the 1990s for securing wicks in candle making.
• Candle Making Starter Kits Candle making starter kits for beginners including Wax Melters and Deluxe Candle Making Kits.
• Candle Making Additives Candle making additives including Vybar 260 (fragrance holding additive), Mineral Oil, and Mold Release Powder for enhancing candle properties.
• Reed Diffuser Supplies Complete reed diffuser making supplies including Reed Diffuser Bottles, Reed Diffuser Fragrance Oils, Reed Diffuser Oil Base (Unscented), Reed Diffuser Starter Kits, and Reed Diffuser Reeds.
• Soap Making Supplies Soap making supplies including Foaming Hand Soap, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soap Making FD&C Colors, Soap Making Labels, Soap Making Molds/Containers/Bottles, Soap Making Packaging and Bags, and Soap Making Raw Materials.
• Bath and Body Supplies Bath and body supplies including Body Splash Air Freshener Base, Bath Salt Supplies, Foaming Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Potpourri Making, Sachet Making, Smelly Jellys, Spray Supplies, DIY Body Spray, and DIY Room Spray.
• Craft Packaging and Containers Packaging materials including Aluminum Bottles, Cobalt Blue Bottles, Cosmo Oval Bottles, Dispensing Caps, Amber Glass Bottles, Glass Pipette Droppers, Lotion Pumps, Plastic Bottles, Clear Plastic Bottles, Plastic Polycons, Plastic Toddles, Pump Sprayers, and Reed Diffuser Bottles.
• Fragrance Sampler Sets Pre-configured fragrance sampler sets including the Spring Fragrance Sampler Set (10 - 1 oz bottles of spring scents), Top 10 Fragrance Sampler Set, and seasonal/variety collections.
• Ceda Serica Coconut and Apricot Candle Blend Wax Premium coconut and apricot wax blend designed for creamy off-white appearance, excellent fragrance throw, even burn, and good container adhesion. FDA Approved, Vegan, California Prop 65 compliant, Paraben/Phthalate/Sulfate/Gluten-free, melt point 125°F, suggested fragrance load 8-12%.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Rustic Escentuals: Rustic Escentuals is a wholesale supplier of fragrance oils for candles, soaps, and bath & body products. It is a direct competitor in the candle fragrance oil category where The Candlemakers Store's in-house manufactured scents compete.
• CandleScience: CandleScience is a leading wholesale supplier of candle making supplies including fragrance oils, waxes, wicks, and jars. It directly competes with The Candlemakers Store in the same product categories serving both hobbyist and commercial candle makers via e-commerce.
• Wholesale Supplies Plus: Wholesale Supplies Plus is a multi-category wholesale supplier of soap, candle, and cosmetic making ingredients. It overlaps directly with The Candlemakers Store on candle waxes, fragrance oils, dyes, and soap/candle craft supplies sold via e-commerce.
• Bramble Berry: Bramble Berry supplies soap making and candle making ingredients including fragrance oils, molds, and colorants. It targets a similar hobbyist-to-pro crafter base with educational content and bulk pricing tiers comparable to The Candlemakers Store's model.
• Lone Star Candle Supply: Lone Star Candle Supply is a Texas-based wholesale candle making supplier offering fragrance oils, waxes, wicks, and containers. It competes head-to-head with The Candlemakers Store for commercial candle makers in the same product categories.
• Nature's Garden Candle & Soap Supplies: Nature's Garden sells wholesale candle and soap making supplies including fragrance oils, waxes, and craft kits. It is a direct competitor in the same e-commerce wholesale supply channel serving small commercial and hobbyist candle makers.
• Bulk Apothecary: Bulk Apothecary is a wholesale supplier of fragrance oils, soap making supplies, candle making supplies, and cosmetic raw materials. It operates a similar e-commerce model with no minimum orders and serves overlapping DIY/maker customer segments.
• Wellington Fragrance Company: Wellington Fragrance is a wholesale fragrance oil supplier serving candle, soap, and personal care manufacturers. It overlaps directly with The Candlemakers Store's core fragrance oil product line serving commercial buyers.
• The Flaming Candle: The Flaming Candle sells wholesale candle making supplies including fragrance oils, waxes, and colorants. It serves the same small-business and hobbyist candle maker segment via an e-commerce storefront with similar pricing model.

Broad incumbents

• Cargill (Beauty & Personal Care / Industrial): Cargill supplies industrial-scale waxes and oleochemical inputs (including soy and palm wax) used in candle manufacturing. It is an upstream supplier/incumbent in the broader candle supply chain rather than a direct retail competitor, but its pricing affects The Candlemakers Store's input costs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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