Hi,,,I started with a Pillar kit from www.peakcandles.com as they offer a lot of great stuff,,,If not with a kit,,then I would say,,,1 slab 10LBs of a blend (depending on what you wan to make),,,sampler wicks they come 5 in each pack,,,FO(fragrance oils),,I liked peaks and you can get a sample of 10 1oz bottles for 19.95 and then I use Kerr wide mouth Canning Jars and you can get them locally @ a grocery store and some wal-marts,,,,ooppsss forgot to add,,,you can use a double boiler to melt your wax,,or go to the left of this post and you will see,,,General Information,,,,most of us use the Presto Kitchen Kettle from Wal-mart to melt our wax,,,Just READ, READ, AND READ some more and Take LOTS of notes!!! CandleTech is LOADED with GREAT information!!! Welcome to your New ADDICTION!!! Yes I admit it,,I am a FO addict!!:rolleyes2