CandleMaking Business

Placing your candles on eBay or other online auction sites is a great way to generate sales. As you accumulate feedback for selling a quality product, you will be rewarded with more buyers. Before you can do any advertising, you will need to decide what types of candles to sell. You will generate more sales if you show pictures of your work with each type of candle you sell. People buying candles want to visualise the product they are purchasing. Once your candlemaking business starts turning a profit, consider buying supplies in large quantities to get a discount.

The secret to being a successful candlemaking business is selling the product at a fair enough price that the consumer will buy it. Yet you also need to cover the cost of your time and supplies, while making a reasonable profit. Don't be tempted to cut corners on the quality of your supplies as this can greatly alter the quality of your product. Once the word is out that your quality is poor, you will have a hard time maintaining sales.

To generate business, offer promotions. You can offer free shipping for your candle products at the online auction sites to have an advantage over the competition. Many auction surfers will buy a product with free shipping over one with low shipping. You can also offer a free candle with the purchase of three or even to send a personalised card if the buyer is going to use the candle as a gift.

Many successful candle making companies offer personalised service. This means customers can ask for a particular type of candle in a certain colour and you will make it for them. This often costs the customer more, but they are likely to be willing to pay it. Make sure you communicate well with your customers and know exactly what they want before committing to such a project. Never cut corners when starting your own candlemaking business CandleMaking Business

Making candles is fun and relaxing. While it does give you the opportunity to be creative, there are some basic candle making safety tips you need to follow to make the process flow well. Nothing is more disappointing than discovering that your candles didn't form correctly. Safety is very important in candle making. Most people make candles in their own kitchen. You will want to have a fire extinguisher handy as well as a non-slip mat placed in front of your stove. Always wear old clothing with long sleeves. However, make sure your sleeves don't dangle where they can fall into the hot wax.

Since you will have to get the candle wax very hot to melt completely, there is the risk of severe burns. You also have the potential of starting a fire. It is important to clean up all spilled wax immediately. It won't take long for it to harden, thus becoming very slippery. The dyes and scents used in candle making can leave stains. The best way to set up your work area for candle making is to divide it into three specific work stations for the preparation and the melting cooling processes. The preparation area doesn't need to be large, just a flat surface that is well organszed. To make the process flow best, use a counter in close proximity to the stove. You will want to keep your utensils, thermometer, additives and other candle making supplies in this area. It is a good idea to know what types of candles you will be making ahead of time so that you have all the necessary items ready to go. Remember these candle making safety tips CandleMaking Business

Your melting work station will likely be the stove. You will need to use a double boiler to melt the wax to a temperature that is hot enough without scorching it. The molecular structure of the wax can be damaged if the direct heat to it is too much. This means your candles won't form well or hold up properly when they are used. Wax comes in sheets or blocks. You will need to chip off chunks to melt. A hammer and flat head screwdriver work well for this.

Chipping wax should be done in the preparation stage so that you can simply add more pieces throughout the melting process. You will want to weigh each piece of wax before you add it to the pot for melting. This will help you determine how much scent and dye to add which is based on weight.

The cooling station needs to be a flat area such as a countertop or table. The wax needs to cool for several hours so this area needs to be able to withstand high temperatures as well as remain undisturbed for long periods of time. The area should not be directly in the path of sunlight or heating/cooling systems. If it is, the candles will not set properly. If you plan to use molds for your candles, have them set up in the cooling area while the wax is melting. Once it is done melting, you will need to pour it immediately into the molds. To prevent a mess from spills, use an old cookie sheet for the molds to rest on.

The candle making process will run smoothly and efficiently if you follow these tips for establishing three work stations. While the process should be fun, it is important that you understand the dangers of candle making, including burns and fires. Remembering the candle making safety tips will help ensure that the creation of candles in your home is a great way to spend your time accident free. CandleMaking Business

What You Will Need:

Candle mould
100g paraffin wax and stearin mix x 4 for your chosen colours (NOTE: pinks, lilacs, blues, turquoise, etc blend well together)
Wax thermometer
20cm length of 5cm primed wick
Stick to support wick
Soft cloth or duster to buff candle when finished

1) Heat all your waxes separately until they are molten. Heat your first colour to 82deg C (180deg F) and gently pour into your mould to a depth of 1cm (½ inch), being very careful not to splash the sides of the mould. Make a hole in the centre so that you can position your wick. Twist the top of the wick around a stick that you can then lay across your mould for support.
2) When the first layer of wax is fully set around the edges but still feeling soft in the middle when touched, heat your next colour to the same temp, etc and steadily pour in to same depth as first colour. Rinse and repeat with all colours. Give your candle a final top-up.
3) Leave your candle to completely set in the mould before gently removing it.
4) Buff up your candle to give it a nice sheen with a soft duster.

TIP: As you pour in each of your different colours, tilting the mould can produce some interesting results.
TIP: Don't forget that practice makes perfect so, if your candle isn't good enough to buff up, remember a final dip at 88deg C will cover up many sins and mistakes.

Fancy Turning Your Hobby Into Your Very Own Home-Based Business?

Let candle making expert Sarah Johnstan teach you step by step how to make and sell your very own beautifully expert looking candles - all from the comfort of your own home!...and so much more

Did you know that many typical home-based candle making businesses earn around $25,000 to $35,000 per year?
Sarah has been making and selling candles for a number of years and teaches private classes and workshops. Her valuable experience has now been used to create this excellent step-by-step candle making guide covering every possible aspect of candle making as a hobby and, importantly, as a business.

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PART 1...THE CANDLE MAKERS BIBLE...Discover....

• Step-by-step instructions on 3 little known but easy ways to use wicks


• How to create stunning styles of candles such as Votive, Taper, Tealight, Pillar and many, many more...


• Expert tips on how to go about selling your home-made candles


• All about different waxes and why, how and when to use them


• Simple, easy techniques to choosing the best wax

PART 2...THE CANDLE MAKING FRAGRANCE GUIDE...Discover....

• How to create over 300 aromas for your scented candle making


• More than 100 much loved dessert scents that you can have great fun with


• Over 50 exciting and famous mixed drinks scents and much more....

PART 3...THE CANDLE MAKING BURN TESTING SECRETS...Discover....

• Any new batch of candles has to be correctly tested to ensure they perform properly and, most importantly, safely!


• Significantly slash the burn time tests...


• Get clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions on how to properly conduct your tests using this proven method...

PART 4... HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR CANDLE MAKING BUSINESS ...Discover....

• How to sell your candles on eBay


• Learn all the tips & tricks the pros use to have their products listed cheaply and selling for maximum profit...


• Everything you need to know to walk you through selling your candles online immediately...


• Get hot tips and techniques to quickly improve your seller reputation... and so much more....

PART 5...Cashing in at craft fairs, etc...Every city, everywhere, hosts craft fairs...Discover....

• Tips on pricing your candles specifically for each show...


• The secrets for finding the best and most profitable shows...


• Craft fairs can be absolute cash cows for the crafty candle maker and this book is going to show you exactly how......

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