Buy by bulk.

If it is really a hobby, why not buy by volume and enjoy discounts. Sellers are eager to dispose off their inventory and will give you discounts if you can clear them out for them (and make their cost-profit cycle shorter). Frequent customers and wholesale purchases will also earn you discounts because you will be considered a loyal customer.

Season sale. 
By looking at the economics and consumer trends, sellers will use it to determine when consumers are willing to pay up. Candle-making supplies are usually on sale before peak season, such as Christmas, because this is the time people will be making them then give as gifts later on.  For example, also before Christmas, red or green dyes are offered at a cheaper price because of the increased demand of the colors by customers.

Check out your local store.
Because of competition, many stores offer supplies at discounted rates. And to lure even more hobbyists, thus, potential buyers for the product, more stores are willing to give lower prices. Even if candle-making is not as popular as painting which supplies are everywhere, candle-making supplies are also sold by a lot of manufacturer and with a fewer customer base. As economics would dictate, these supplies cannot be marked-up really high. 

Let the web help.
Because of lower expense (particularly manpower costs), online stores can give sell their products at a much lower price. There are online stores specializing in candle-making supplies and you can shop online with ease because from payment to delivery, everything happens with just a click of a button (or rather, a mouse).

Compared to buying from stores, there are also promos and great deals from manufacturers themselves that are available only to those who purchase online. Because of the advent of credit cards and even debit cards, selling is better for those who do business online because of the wider (meaning global) customer base that they can have.

Purchasing candle-making supplies at a cheaper price is not just a way of saving money for yourself (especially when you use them as gifts), but this hobby can also be a means of living or earning extra money as well (but that is a different story altogether). Remember to also check for quality, and not just on your savings. Good quality wick, beeswax and oil are some things that can make for a gorgeous and good smelling candle that you’d be proud to give as a gift or a product you can sell.

There are many ways and options on how you can save with these items, so now you’ll have more reasons to love and stay ‘hooked’ with your hobby – and keep the fire burning (literally).