If you are in Minnesota, candle suppliers closer to you might save shipping. Like Bitter Creek North, Candle Cocoon, and Fragrance Oil Central, they are in Wisconsin. I have used oils from these places and have had great results. Now Sweetcakes is in Minnesota, I have never tried their oils , but I have read on here that they had some great scents, and you could use less per LB of was. You could buy a candle kit, I bought one from Bitter Creek years ago to start out with learning about candles. Good Luck!!