About

(Almost) everything you need to build the candle brand of your dreams.

Whether you’re just starting out on your candle making journey or you’re an experienced artisan, this is the perfect place to discover new suppliers and find top-quality ingredients and materials. From dyes and equipment to wax and wicks, there’s a bit of everything you’ll need to create products you and your customers will love. Jump in, take a look around, and get inspired to create your next masterpiece.

About The Directory

The Candlemakers Vendors Directory is a searchable list of candle supply vendors from around the globe.

My purpose here is simple: to make sourcing quality materials easier for candle makers by creating a central spot for suppliers and makers to connect. The listings here are curated by humans, not search engine algorithms, so we can organize and present the best information in ways are the most useful to our community.

As I launch in December 2023, the our vendor categories are: dyes, equipment, fragrance oils, starter kits, vessels, wax, and wicks. I hope to expand our product categories in 2024 and add a list of service providers as well. Have suggestions? Let me know!

If having a comprehensive list of suppliers isn’t fabulous enough, you’re able to filter the results to get a more personalized search experience. The current filters are:

  • if the vendor offers free shipping,
  • if the vendor offers local pickup,
  • if the vendor offers in-person shopping at a showroom or retail shop,
  • if the vendor sells to the public or is wholesale-only,
  • if they offer a buy now, pay later option, and very importantly,
  • location

Behind The Scenes

I’m Zoe Taboada. Candle artist, business strategist, fragrance enthusiast, and person with too many ideas and not enough time. All of the successes I’ve had in the industry have come from the knowledge and support of many, many people in our community. This site is my way of paying forward the good will I’ve experienced while making business life just a little bit easier for my fellow candle makers. I hope you find value here and look forward to connecting with you.

P.S. I’m also working on the Fragrance Finder, a database of fragrance oils. Stay Tuned!