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Best Natural Wax for Home Candle Making

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:15 +0000

Selecting the best natural wax to use in your home made candle making business depends on several key factors. For one, you need to determine what type of candles you are going to make since the type of natural wax you would use for container candles is very different from the type of natural wax you would use for taper candles.

Candle Making Additives

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:34 +0000

If you are just starting out on your home candle making business, the chances are that you will be consulting various resources for instructions and troubleshooting. It is highly likely that the use of additives will crop up at one point or another. Here is a quick rundown of some of the most common candle making additives together with tips on when and why they should be used.

Candle Making as a Work at Home Craft

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:16 +0000

Over recent years, candle making has become extremely popular both as a hobby and as a moneymaking craft working from home. For the most part folks tend to be attracted toward candle making as they start to realize just how much cash they spend on candles. While learning the craft takes an investment of both time and money, it can be time well spent as it is easily achievable to make your own candles that are of comparable, if not better quality, than what is already available in the mass marketplace.

Candle Making Equipment and Supplies

Alan K — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:38:35 +0000

If you are considering starting a home candle making business, you are going to need a variety of equipment and supplies. However, when you start looking at the different candle making supplies available to the candle maker of today, the list seems almost endless. It seems an intimidating job to decide what is truly essential for candle making versus what may be merely helpful. Here are some tips on the most basic necessities together with common equipment and supplies that you may find helpful.

Choosing Fragrance Oils for Candles

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:25 +0000

The number one reason folks purchase candles is for the aroma and for this reason, fragrance oils for candles are the most important ingredient in the whole candle making process. Fragrancing is also one of the most complex and costly areas of candle making. Not only is fragrance oil for candle making the most expensive ingredient but it will also be the determining factor in whether or not your candles are a hit or a miss.

Container Candle Making Troubleshooting Tips

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:09 +0000

With any worthy craft there are bound to be minor troubles. If you spend any amount of time pouring candles, you will eventually spend some time troubleshooting. Here are the most common concerns and complaints about container candles and tips to alleviate some of the frustration all candle makers undoubtedly feel at sometime during their home candle making career.

Container vs. Molded Candle Craft

Alan K — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:24:09 +0000

Most folks decide to start their home candle making business by making container candles, but a select few choose to begin with molded candles. Most often molded candles, such as votives and pillars, are a next step for somewhat experienced candle makers. While making molded candles is not necessarily more difficult than making container candles, they do demand a bit more technique, a few more supplies and most often require a greater time investment in determining the best use of additives and learning the molded candle craft.

Creating Unique Specialty Candles

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:27 +0000

The wide variety of specialty candles available in the marketplace has opened the door for the everyday candle maker to try something new and possibly create their own, unique candle line. Specialty candle making is typically reserved for more experienced candle makers, but the option is also there to anyone new to the craft.

Fundraising Programs Selling Home Made Candles

Alan K — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:16:38 +0000

While many candle makers learn and perfect the craft as a hobby, there are others with goals to make money from the craft. Of the many ways to sell your candles, setting up fundraising programs is one option that you may wish to consider. Establishing a fundraising program featuring your candles is a great way to multiply your sales force in an economical manner. While hiring and managing a sales force may not be possible, fundraising can be a great way to have many people selling on your behalf. It also allows you to leverage your ability to sell without you doing most of the work.

Home Candle Making Business Resources

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:39 +0000

Even experienced candle makers once had to conquer the candle making learning curve. No one just automatically knows exactly how to make the perfect candle. All candle makers have to learn the process and seek information and instructions to perfect their techniques. With all of the resources available today, just what is the best way to go about learning the craft of home candle making?

How to Choose the Best Candle Wicks

Alan K — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:32:15 +0000

When folks first begin making candles, they are often surprised by just how many wicks there are available. This can make it a bit complicated to determine the best wick for each type of candle. However, choosing the right wick can be the ultimate difference in whether your candle is a raging success, or a not so subtle failure. Proper wicking makes all the difference when it comes to the life of the candle, how well it burns and whether or not it even stays lit.

How to Get Started Making Candles

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:47 +0000

It is one thing deciding to try your hand at candle making but it is another story figuring out where to start. While many of the large, national craft stores sell candle and soap making supplies, their offerings are not always of the greatest quality, and their selections are inclined to be very limited. To obtain your supplies, it is advisable to visit one of the many Internet sites devoted to the craft of candle & soap making.

How to Make Scented Container Candles

Alan K — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:45:13 +0000

When you first begin making candles, the most important question you must ask yourself is what type of candles do you want to make. With all the different candle types to choose from, knowing where to start can be difficult. Many folks get into the home candle making business because they want to be able to make their own to fragrance their homes. With that goal in mind, learning to make container candles is probably the best and easiest way to get started.

How to Select Candle Dye Colors

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:55 +0000

More often than not, candle makers choose to enhance their craftsmanship by adding dye to their candles. While some candle makers choose to leave their candles naturally colored, most crafters want to enhance the decorative aspect of their products by creating vibrant colors. In today’s market, there are a number of ways to achieve these results. Here some basics on how to select candle dye colors to add a touch of pizzazz to your creations.

How to Start a Home Based Candle Making Business

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Everybody loves candles, and most folks burn them. Therefore, this type of craft will usually be in high demand. Furthermore, some folks like to collect specialty candles, which they use for decorating during special occasions or holidays. It is easy to make candles, and you can sell several different types. Starting a home based candle making business is not that difficult provided you know what you are doing.

How to Wholesale Homemade Candles

Alan K — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:30:43 +0000

While most candle makers start out making candles as a hobby, many eventually choose to turn that hobby into a full-fledged business. Whether through retailing, fundraising, consignment or wholesaling, there are several choices to expand your business into a valid part-time or full-time enterprise. Here we will discuss the topic of wholesaling as an option for building a solid business.

Making and Selling Candles for Profit

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:54 +0000

While many folks start candle making as a hobby, the huge interest in candles makes it possible to earn a decent part-time or full-time income by selling your candles to others. You can sell wholesale, on consignment or set up fundraising programs. The most common approach is to retail your candles. Here we will introduce you to retailing so that you can determine if this method is a good fit for you.

Molded Candle Making Troubleshooting Tips

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:50 +0000

Every candle type presents its own special challenges and molded candle making is no exception. Indeed, any worthy craft will have its own specific difficulties and if you have ever spent any amount of time pouring candles, you will find yourself troubleshooting eventually. Here we are some of the most common concerns and frustrations related to molded candle making.

Paraffin Candle Wax vs. All Natural Candle Wax

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:51:59 +0000

If you are a connoisseur of candles, then no doubt, you have heard the great debate on paraffin candle wax vs. all natural candle wax. While some candle makers choose to offer two separate candle lines, most crafters choose to focus their efforts on one type of wax or the other. Although each wax offers its own benefits and drawbacks, one wax is not necessarily better than the other is.

Selling Homemade Candles by Consignment

Alan K — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:14 +0000

While some home candle makers learn and perfect the craft for personal enjoyment, chances are that most of them have thought about selling their candles to generate some supplemental income. Some even choose to replace their income entirely at one point or another. Moreover, with so many ways to sell your candles, where is the best place to focus your attention? While no one can answer that question for you, there are benefits to each way that may affect your decision. Here is an overview of selling your homemade candles by consignment so that you can decide whether this method may work for you.

Tips on Making Paraffin Wax Candles

Alan K — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:32:25 +0000

Selecting the ideal paraffin wax to use in your candles requires an analysis of several key factors, the first of which is deciding what type of candles you are going to make. For example, the type of paraffin one would use for container candles is very different from the type of paraffin one would use for pillar candles.