Starter shopping plan
One starting choice for each course item, grouped by supplier. The old A$276.80 figure was not a dependable total and has been withdrawn.
Before ordering
There is not yet a trustworthy full checkout total. The local olive wax is sold out and the matte mat has not been shown to fit the roller. FUNCANDLES prices in US dollars and shipping to Brisbane is not established. Check each seller's current price and delivery; older figures below are identified as earlier research.
The course recommends olive wax for firmer stems. You can begin flower-petal practice with beeswax and soft wax, but that does not complete the stem recipe.
Newly resolved: white beeswax & softener
A & R white refined beeswax is specified as white candle-making pellets. FUNCANDLES Soft Micro Wax is specifically soft and sticky for flower candles and its 5–25% usage range includes the course's 10–20%. The course recommends 30% olive wax for the separate stem mixture.
Shopping list by provider
| Provider & product | Quantity / price | Original item & decision |
|---|---|---|
| A & R Waxes — refined white beeswax | 1 kg A$24.50 ex GST; approx A$26.95 incl GST | White beeswax pellets for flowers; seller lists candle use. |
| FUNCANDLES — soft micro wax | 200 g US$19.95; international freight and exchange extra | Soft microcrystalline candle additive. Seller advertises worldwide shipping; actual Australian checkout not verified. |
| Aussie Candle Supplies — olive wax | 100 g A$8.80 or 500 g A$29.25, both sold out when checked | Olive wax for the 30% stem blend. Not orderable at last check. |
| Supplies for Candles UK — olive wax | 500 g £10.60 ex UK VAT; availability and Australian delivery unconfirmed | Alternative product is olive-derived and lists candle use. Confirm international delivery and final cost. |
| Makia — rose cutter and veiner set | A$12.65, 4 steel cutters and 4 silicone veiner pieces | Original permits other flower shapes; source listing showed stock. |
| Pure Candle Supplies — dye chips | From A$6.50 per colour; choose exact variants at checkout | Choose yellow, dark green, pink, black and two packs white; mix greens and pink shades. Seller describes use with soy and bee-soy wax; performance in pure beeswax is unconfirmed. Blue is optional. Do not confuse dye with surface paint. |
| Melbourne Arts & Crafts — LET'S RESIN matte silicone mats | 3-pack A$10; backordered | Matte silicone requirement is supported; roller fit and thickness are unknown. Not orderable for immediate delivery at last check. |
| Desertcart — LET'S RESIN silicone mat | A$73, described in stock; delivery extra if applicable | Alternative mat is silicone and about 0.76 mm thick. Confirm matte surface and roller fit with seller; it is not established as suitable for this machine. |
| Kitchen Warehouse — Kitchen Pro Prima | A$49.95 | Manual adjustable smooth sheet roller with crank and clamp. Manufacturer manual: setting 1 makes approximately 0.5 mm pasta, setting 7 is widest; it does not describe wax or silicone use. |
| Bunnings Marketplace — Grand Fusion mats | A$22.46 for two | Heat-resistant silicone spill mat; seller specifies 230°C and raised corners. |
| Across The Board — 4 mm veining ball | A$2.25, earlier observation | Ball modelling tool; check exact listing and current price. |
| Baker Ross — 25 candle wicks | A$6.90 | 10 cm, wax-coated cotton core with tabs; seller lists beeswax use. Test wick in the finished flower. |
| Bob's Beekeeping — square cotton wick | Earlier starting price A$2 per metre; select length and size | Braided cotton for stems; select size and test in the finished candle. |
| eBay — 300 W embossing heat tool | Earlier A$14.99; verify Australian plug, voltage and delivery | Finishing heat tool; an existing hair dryer may serve if suitable. |
| Spotlight — craft needles · small stationery knife · sharp scissors | Earlier combined allowance A$10.75; exact products and store stock to check | Large needle, craft knife and scissors. Household scissors may be used if already owned. |
| Arbee — candle paint pens | Earlier A$15 for four; check current stock | Surface paint made for candles; the screenshot's dropper formulation is not identified. |
| Bunnings Marketplace — Avanti milk pan | A$25.46 when observed | Non-stick, spouted pan; a substitute for the Turk's shape. Use with a suitable water bath. |
| Already owned or buy locally | Not priced | Spoon, separate kitchen knife, outer saucepan and about 11 cm rounded former; reserve for craft use. If not owned, add their costs. |
3D-printing
Flower petal cutter model and leaf stamp models can supplement the purchased cutter/veiner set. Check each model’s licence and fit; neither has been tested here.
Board review and remaining checks
All 20 comparison tickets and the shopping cards have been reconciled with this guide. Shopping, checkout and physical testing stay open.
Find an available olive-wax supplier delivering to Brisbane, confirm a matte silicone mat physically works with the selected roller, and get actual Australian delivery and checkout prices for the international soft wax and all selected variants. Once those are known, add delivery and calculate the full total. No seller has been contacted and no items have been ordered.