This is a very good idea for someone at the very beginning of their journey. I started with wax melts a couple of years ago and I am now making candles. This is definitely a hobby for me and I have spent a lot of money on this hobby. I don't know if I will ever venture into a business but I have had a lot of fun and I haven't taken it too seriously. I have made plenty of mistakes along the way, but that's part of the journey. I can finally say I have had some successes lately, but I'm still not sure they are good enough to sell. Thanks for the video!
@@BlackTieBarn you should I would have purchased one immediately. I tried a kit that was w/ igi 6006 but didn’t care for the sink holes even with warming up the jars
😂😂😂😂😂lmao the beginning of some of your videos are bloody hilarious, thank you so much for all your content, i now can make an almost perfect candle thanks to binge-watching your videos.
This is wonderful. You actually just answered my question on Instagram a couple of says ago and now you are going into more detail here..this is so helpful.....thank you so much. I am truly enjoying your channel. Blessings
😅😅😅😅 You should probably do comedy on the side. 😊 BTW if no one has ever told you, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the info and advice. Greatly appreciated. 🥰
Everything you said about starting out and obtaining product ingredients is true. I am finally getting to finalize my wax, containers and scents. With that I have fragrance oils that I will probably not use again, definitely have some waxes that have been discontinued so I have to figure out what to do with as well as containers that I wanted to try and decided not to. Money spent and probably lost. This is a year's worth of research, testing, spending, undecisiveness, etc. I've seen, read and heard over and over again: "Keep track of what you spend" but the fear of the amount has stopped me. If I could go back and change most of this long process I would. ...and please don't even get me started on shipping costs... :(
@@BlackTieBarn It's all about the process. I haven't lost my drive or creativity and that's what matters. :) Your video will help those who haven't committed or think that they are unable to begin due to money, that is more important.
Just FYI, I bought the smallest kit from Pro Candle Supplies. The quality was good, but I wouldn’t recommend this particular kit because the math on it doesn’t add up. So it has 3 lbs of wax and comes with 8 oz tins (which hold about 6 oz of wax so each pound makes about 3 candles). So you have enough wax for 9 candles, but the kit comes with 8 containers. It also comes with 4 1 oz bottles of fragrance and they say that 1 oz will scent about 1 lb of wax, so you have four fragrances, but can only use 3 with the wax that comes in the kit. It also only comes with 2 bow tie wick clips (but again, if you are making a pound of wax, that is 3 tins. Same with wicks and wick stickers. The products were a good quality but I really felt like the kit would have been much better if it made better use of the supplies included. They do have other kits where the math works out better. Just my 2 cents on this particular kit.
Only you can make my request a reality. Please make wick centering tools for candle makers. NOT the wooden ones because they get weaken over time and break.
I've been making them out of paper towels and petroleum jelly. If I have left over candles I'll pour that on 'em. Learned in jail by making ink out of p jelly &tp🤷♂️🤦♂️
I'm on a type budget.. Wanting to make candles for the spade in neuter. The cats in our neighborhoods why I am selling candles.. Now I started a business so I can go out and sell candles. Were it requires a business license.. So it can help our neighborhood and others state and neuter There kitties
Hey Shirley. I either use them for personal use, or sometimes make fire starters out of the wax. As far as how many to test... it really just depends. I'll link a video below that I made about my testing process. It may be what you're after. :) ua-cam.com/video/pHNaamEw0As/v-deo.html
Oh my. That intro could be me right now!! 😂
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This is a very good idea for someone at the very beginning of their journey. I started with wax melts a couple of years ago and I am now making candles. This is definitely a hobby for me and I have spent a lot of money on this hobby. I don't know if I will ever venture into a business but I have had a lot of fun and I haven't taken it too seriously. I have made plenty of mistakes along the way, but that's part of the journey. I can finally say I have had some successes lately, but I'm still not sure they are good enough to sell. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the feedback Joan. Sounds like things are headed in the right direction. :)
I'm dieing on that intro! Going to the coin cashing machine right now!
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😂 That's me at the beginning of this video.
Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦.. you’ve inspired me to take my kitchen avail tools to start making candles.. I’ve sold 20 within a month 🎉🎉
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Wow!❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate you wanting to help others be successful!
It would be nice if you had a Black Tie Barn candle starter kit. It’s an idea!
Ha I've actually been thinking about that!
@@BlackTieBarn you should I would have purchased one immediately. I tried a kit that was w/ igi 6006 but didn’t care for the sink holes even with warming up the jars
That introoo!!!!! 😂😂😂 I love your new editing!
😆 Thanks!
Thank you. this is for me as I'm at that starting point 😊
This is so helpful!! Thank you!
😂😂😂😂😂lmao the beginning of some of your videos are bloody hilarious, thank you so much for all your content, i now can make an almost perfect candle thanks to binge-watching your videos.
Lol thanks!
I found aztec to be the cheapest to get started especially with shipping!
I would tend to agree as they have low FO prices. Shipping really depends on location though. But its its pretty reasonable for me as well
Great info, as usual Wade! Your humor in your intros get me laughing every time 😂
Thanks Jenny! :)
Always very informative, educational, professional, articulate, extremely helpful. Thank you so much for generously sharing your wisdom. Mucho Gracias
You're welcome!
Great video! Thanks for the humor in the beginning and end as well 😄
😆 Thanks Rebecca!
Thank you so so much for this video. All the information was awesome. All the suggestions were very smart. 🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
Hey Jeff, I am a candle maker from india. Just wanted to pop and say that I absolutely love your content. 🙂
My name is Wade. But thank you! 😁
@@BlackTieBarn Oh Gosh 😬😩, Appologies!!!
😆🤣 it's okay!:
This is wonderful. You actually just answered my question on Instagram a couple of says ago and now you are going into more detail here..this is so helpful.....thank you so much.
I am truly enjoying your channel. Blessings
Awesome, thanks for sharing that with me Dee! I appreciate it. :)
Lone star candle supply has several starter kits. They are around 80$ and make like 20 plus 8oz candles. (Also offer pillar, votive and tart kits.)
Thanks Heidi!
😅😅😅😅 You should probably do comedy on the side. 😊 BTW if no one has ever told you, YOU'RE AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the info and advice. Greatly appreciated. 🥰
😆☺ Thanks Lena! Ironically I did do a little stand up right out of college for about a year. For fun. Lol
@@BlackTieBarn Awesome! Lol, and you're so welcome. 😊
@@lenak1438 Made my day! Thank you! :)
@@BlackTieBarn 😉
I needed to hear this! Thank you!!!
You're welcome! :)
Thank you for this video. You always have amazing content.
Can you make a video about creating candle labels?
Thank you! And sure, I'll add to the list for sure!
Thank you for making this video for me!😄 I have been working my soap business double time to be able to fund my candle starting journey!😮💨
😁 sounds exciting.... and busy. :)
Everything you said about starting out and obtaining product ingredients is true. I am finally getting to finalize my wax, containers and scents. With that I have fragrance oils that I will probably not use again, definitely have some waxes that have been discontinued so I have to figure out what to do with as well as containers that I wanted to try and decided not to. Money spent and probably lost. This is a year's worth of research, testing, spending, undecisiveness, etc.
I've seen, read and heard over and over again: "Keep track of what you spend" but the fear of the amount has stopped me. If I could go back and change most of this long process I would.
...and please don't even get me started on shipping costs... :(
Sorry to hear it's been rough so far Denise. :/
@@BlackTieBarn It's all about the process. I haven't lost my drive or creativity and that's what matters. :)
Your video will help those who haven't committed or think that they are unable to begin due to money, that is more important.
❤💯
Just FYI, I bought the smallest kit from Pro Candle Supplies. The quality was good, but I wouldn’t recommend this particular kit because the math on it doesn’t add up. So it has 3 lbs of wax and comes with 8 oz tins (which hold about 6 oz of wax so each pound makes about 3 candles). So you have enough wax for 9 candles, but the kit comes with 8 containers. It also comes with 4 1 oz bottles of fragrance and they say that 1 oz will scent about 1 lb of wax, so you have four fragrances, but can only use 3 with the wax that comes in the kit. It also only comes with 2 bow tie wick clips (but again, if you are making a pound of wax, that is 3 tins. Same with wicks and wick stickers. The products were a good quality but I really felt like the kit would have been much better if it made better use of the supplies included. They do have other kits where the math works out better. Just my 2 cents on this particular kit.
Thank you for sharing that. That is definitely helpful!
Excellent Points
Thanks Sylvia!
I have all of the goods but I need to figure out my label. I need to make sure it’s nice and something that is going to be appealing to others too.
Yep! That's always a challenge for me as well. Have a hard time deciding sometimes.:)
@@BlackTieBarn me too.
Can you make a video with fragrance oil of new direction available in USA and Canada :-))
I haven't heard of them but absolutely could do that.
Only you can make my request a reality. Please make wick centering tools for candle makers. NOT the wooden ones because they get weaken over time and break.
Actually trying to work on this with someone. It's going OK, just slowly
@@BlackTieBarn The wooden ones are very expensive and since it is wooden, they break easily. Please make them plastic and more durable. Thank you
I've been making them out of paper towels and petroleum jelly. If I have left over candles I'll pour that on 'em. Learned in jail by making ink out of p jelly &tp🤷♂️🤦♂️
😆 resourceful for sure!
I'm on a type budget.. Wanting to make candles for the spade in neuter. The cats in our neighborhoods why I am selling candles.. Now I started a business so I can go out and sell candles. Were it requires a business license.. So it can help our neighborhood and others state and neuter There kitties
Stupid auto correct
What do you do with the wax and jars that you have tested and how many jars do you recommend testing 🤔
Hey Shirley. I either use them for personal use, or sometimes make fire starters out of the wax. As far as how many to test... it really just depends. I'll link a video below that I made about my testing process. It may be what you're after. :)
ua-cam.com/video/pHNaamEw0As/v-deo.html
@@BlackTieBarn ok thank you
What if you live in a low/no oxygen environment, and candles won't burn?