Closed 12/23/23 - 01/01/24 for Christmas and inventory.
CLOSED: Saturday, December 23rd through Monday, January 1st, 2024 for Christmas and end of year inventory. Open again on Tuesday, January 2nd.
We are located at 2325 E. Bennett St. in Springfield, MO. Our retail location is open to the public. We have samples of all our fragrances available for you to smell.
We are open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
We are a small Mom & Pop business (with no employees) so please call us ahead of time if you're coming from a distance away to be sure that we are open. Sometimes, life happens and we are away from the store during our regularly scheduled hours. So, it's always best to call and check before making the drive.
Please see our important announcement at the bottom of this home page.
Our basic charge for shipping orders is $13.00. However, there may be an extra charge for heavier shipments, such as those with more than 10 lbs. of wax or aroma beads, glass jars, etc., and for dimensional weight (large but not necessarily heavy) packages. We will contact you regarding any additional charges and to get your credit card info as this information is not available to us through our website. For this reason also, we are not able to make changes or add to an order once it is placed unless you contact us with your card info before your order is packed up for shipping.
Yes! If you would like to pick up an order in our store, you can place your order online and we will get it ready for you. Just select the "Pick Up" option at checkout and you will not be charged for shipping. When you come to pick up your order, you are still welcome to shop in the store if there are additional items you need.
No, we do not make our fragrances. We purchase our fragrances primarily from two reputable and highly qualified fragrance manufacturers that have both been in business for decades. We do not buy fragrances from other suppliers. We do sometimes blend some of the fragrances to create a different scent, but the actual manufacturing of the original fragrances is done by professionals.
We carry a large selection of high-quality fragrance oils, as well as, aroma beads, soy and paraffin/soy candle waxes, candle wicks, jars, candle colorants, melt & pour soap bases, essential oils, base oils & butters, soap colorants, and other soap, toiletry, and candle making accessories.
Tom and Glinda started business as Starrville Soap Works in 1998 in Tyler, TX. By 2000, we had expanded into soap and candle making supplies and changed our business name. For 20 years, Starrville was a brick and mortar store in Tyler. During the summer of 2018, we closed our Tyler store and moved to Springfield, MO. Feb. 2nd, 2021 we opened a new retail store in Springfield.
We made our move to Missouri so we could begin to take life a little easier and enjoy a bit of semi-retirement. Unfortunately, it seems we are busier than ever these days. If you have questions, please use the Contact Us form below. Please place shipping orders online rather than by phone.
2325 East Bennett St., Suite B Springfield, Missouri 65804
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Wed | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Thu | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 04:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
CLOSED 12/23/23 - 01/01/24 for Christmas and inventory.
All shipping orders will be charged $13.00 for shipping and handling. Additional charges will apply to heavier orders that contain wax, aroma beads, or jars. Once your order has been placed and charged, we will not be able to add additional products or change sizes on that order.
It is with glad anticipation and some sadness that we announce our intention to leave the soap and candle supply business. We have been in business since 1998 and feel that it is time for us to exit and retire. We have two options before us. We would prefer to sell the business to someone who has the drive and ability to allow this business to flourish. However, if we are unable to find a buyer, we will sell out our existing inventory and close down the store.
We know there is a need for our type of store in this geographical area as we draw customers from Kansas, Oklahoma, northern Arkansas, and throughout Missouri. We have also retained many of our customers from our 20 years in Texas and they continue to be a big part of our online sales.
Even though we are announcing our intentions now, we are not yet ready to have any discussions regarding our asking price for the business. At the end of this year, we will be taking a complete inventory of all our products, fixtures, and equipment. That will help us to determine our asking price. So, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT us regarding buying the business until after January 1st, 2024. Also, please be aware that owner financing will not be available.
We will continue to operate our business as usual for the remainder of this year and into next year. The lease on our current location runs through next June.
We are so appreciative of all our customers that have allowed us to operate our business for over 25 years now! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Tom & Glinda Bauer
Owners, Starrville Soap & Candle Supplies
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