For once, when it comes to UA-cam videos and people giving you advice on youtube, this man has given some great practical down to earth advice. Instead of getting the usual UA-cam nonsense advice about things that don't matter or things that aren't very helpful especially at the beginning, this guy gives great advice on what to do in the beginning and your expectations instead of giving you advice on how to build an empire when you first need simply to understand where you're at and what you're going to be doing as well as the mind frame to have. He's giving excellent advice on how to just get good at candle making and then think about a business later which is exactly what people need to hear but exactly what most people on UA-cam are not saying. Excellent job in this video.
Keeping it simple and not worrying about others is the best advice. That's why I love the critique videos you do, nobody's product is perfect and yet we are all striving for perfection and can learn a lot from each other.
I'm starting a candle business in Italy, which is a whole nother set of hurdles (language barrier, no Etsy-type websites, expensive and unreliable shipping companies, etc.), but I have always found your videos so, so, so, helpful. Thanks for sharing.
I love what you said about losing a part of your own creativity and that unique flair that makes you, YOU when you are trying so hard to skip important steps in your growth process and keep up with the Jones's! So true!
I enjoy this as a hobby. I didn't want to rush into business because it would add stress to making candles to satisfy customer demand. I only purchased a few scents with a kit of tins. Curing a group of candles for two weeks to see how good hot throw would be. I seem to lean toward lavender, Kentucky Bourbon, clean cotton and if I can find it a lemon or lemongrass fragrance. Gradually I am buying more lavender fragrance. Currently using 464 wax and enjoying the journey. I plan on buying some votive jars in small quantities to try out. This is more like chemistry and science than it would be manufacturing a product. Recently started using candle dye. After testing and recorded any residual wax left in test candle vessels are melted and reused as a lavatory votive.
I absolutely LOVE your videos. You are informative, simple, educational. I am new to this business world and there is so much that is overwhelming. This video nailed it. :)
This was extremely helpful and is confirmation that I'm on track. I'm making candles only as a hobby now, but I track everything as if I'm in business to prepare for possibly launching next year. I'm having a blast honing my craft right now and finding satisfaction in creating beautiful candles that my "testers" enjoy.
This is such good video! Great advice that I needed to hear right now. I just watched a discouraging video on how the economy and how buying already made products wholesale would be a better option rather than stressing over making the products. The entire point of doing this is the love of the craft. Just starting out, it was hard to hear ..
yah lot of fear and scare tactics these days and I dont think its necessary. There is ALWAYS something to be afraid of. Much more to be optimistic about
I am new to candle making this will be a hobby for me; I want to learn how to make candles. I am not thinking about a candle business at the moment I want to learn how to make candles and make them very well And learn as much as I need about candle making maybe down a road I might want to start a candle business but right now my focus is on candle making I'm glad I found your video It is very helpful And I will follow your advice
your videos are the best! I appreciate you taking the time to help others. I've been really absorbing and excited to launch my company in 3 weeks. Wanted everything in place as best as possible but know there will be continuous learning along the way. !
Hi Wade! I didn’t know I needed this video until I saw it! (Does that even make sense?) Your #2 tip about envy hit home to me! BIG time! This is all excellent advice! We appreciate you so much and appreciate the time and effort you take to make your videos!
BIG fist bump to this video Wade!!! You hit the majority of my concerns and feel more motivated moving forward 👍🏽 Also props to all candle makers out there that inspired me to KISS my projects 😉
Yes yr right wade i followed yr advice wicks soy wax temps not buying fancy jars you have helped me alot thankyou so much yr amazing with what you know ive been at it a year 1/2 now love it
Hi Wade, I just wanted to say Thank You. Im about to launch my candle business. I've been following you, Jeff and Erica. I've watched every video. You have help me so much and you are all great. One day maybe I'll send you one of my candles to review. Thank you again. Carlie
I am so happy that I found you 🤗 Late but I made it ☺️ I am doing all of my homework and research now. Haven't made one candle yet 🤣🕯️I'm planning on using a kit from Hobby Lobby here really soon 😀 I plan on ordering my big girl products in a few weeks 🙏🏾Thank you so much for caring about all of us creativenatics and aspiring to be creativenatics 🎉💯🎊😎
Hi I'm very thankful for your advice. You don't know how many times I felt bad about my products for not looking as beautiful as others. I needed to hear this words 🙏 be blessed and thank you for making this video. Sandra
Hi there😊 I've recently started making soap after being in the corporate world for over 30 yrs. I needed to hear this. Thank you so very much. I will subscribe to your channel since I plan on adding candles to my range by the new year, God willing. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 🌻
Thank you so much for the time you put into helping others. May God bless you for it. We are new to the business side of candles. We got into it trying to fill a void from a local popular candle shop who's owner retired abruptly. We have spent months trying to recreate her amazing style. Very little on UA-cam or the internet for this style. But after pulling apart hers and any candle we could find like it we think we finally have a marketable product (consumers will be the judge) . we are focusing in on a old school grubby style. We are using igi 4625 and would like better HT in larger rooms. I know you go by percentage rather than the 1 to 1 ratio. Our core is a 3 in dia. By 3.5 high pillar. The lx 20 wicks have tested best for our product. Most FR. we have tested are from CS and Freshscents. We do get some mushrooming and smoke but so did all the ones we use to get from her (would like to eliminate that in the future). Any advice would be great, in addition to all the great advice you've already given. Thanks again.
Awesome! I hope to do more videos on pillars etc in the future. But until my workshop/new Barn is done (thanks pandemic) it's hard to add new products to the channel. Space is an issue too. Lol Lx wicks are generally a good choice for pillars. So are premier 70p wicks. I know people who htp as well but I have yet to try it.
Hi - Great advice again. I started with max welts and now have ventured into candles. This is a hobby for me and I have tried so many fragrances it gets confusing, it's much easier to try fragrances with melts instead of candles. I realize the fragrance may differ when melting vs burning, but it does help narrow down your choices in fragrance oils. I also want to start experimenting with fragrance blending which is another whole level of expertise. It has been fun for me because I am not focusing on the business aspect right now; if I was, I would have been discouraged and quit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I always enjoy your videos!
Thank you for this video! I been in this business for almost 2 years and I still learn something new every time I watch your videos. The very first video I watched (before I learned about you, Jeff, n Erica) told me to use 1oz fo per lb of wax. I learned fast that's not true! I eventually learned how to do percentage. I really wish I would have done more research before I wasted all that fo, wax, n wicks. The ht was great for me (was using to small of a room n smelling to close) but when I started selling them I got lots of complaints. So my advice is research, research, n more research! Learn from several candle makers not just one. UA-cam has become my best friend! Thanks again for another great video. I'm loving your idea about the test group! I have a couple testers but I need a couple more!
Thank you Rita. I appreciate that feedback! And, yes in the past 1oz per pound worked much of the time for two reasons. 100% paraffin wax which is better at ht usually. And, the oils that work well at 1oz are usually more expensive.
@@BlackTieBarn I started out using fo from The candle makers store cause most items including fo are cheaper than most suppliers. I learned after trying a sample from cs then buying from cs that cms fo are not as high quality. I also learned that about their liquid dye, I use more of theirs than other places. I learned fast that you get what you pay for. I still order some items from there but not fo n liquid dye. Their dye blocks I have no problem with but I have gotten so use to using liquid now. I use 464 n 494 wax. I do want to try 6006 one day soon I have just been to scared to venture to a new wax cause I have gotten so use to Soy. I remember the 1st time I used 494 it was so different from 464 melting that I was nervous lol.
@@ritaslone2793 Haha! I know what you mean. It is almost like starting over when changing waxes. And yes... you definitely get what you pay for in regards to FO quality. I wouldn't say more expensive is always better. (Some companies just over price their FOs). But, for the most part... higher quality and more expensive ingredients and materials cost more money. :)
I wish I would have seen this video before getting started. I WAY overspent on supplies (especially jars and fragrance oils) that I want even sure would work for me.
You are awesome for all the help you provide others! And such a great knowledgeable speaker!! Thanks for all you do! I only do candle making as a hobby (for now) but love hearing your thoughts and ideas!!!! Ps….I would also add in that new businesses should set up an LLC to protect themselves
Thank you for sharing Wade. Your videos are very helpful. Looking to launch 2023. I want to continue to test until I have the best formula. I do have a journal it really helps to reference back.
Maybe you already have videos on this but it would be nice to see you testing different jars and seeing how the diameter of the jars effects the hot throw
i wish i would've had the foresight to STOCK UP MY INVENTORY. omg that is STILL my Achille's heel. not having it on hand has cost me some sales and added undue stress on more than a few occasions
Thanks Wade for your videos I’ve been watching you and Stanley and I have been learning a lot This is a hobby for me that I will eventually turn into a business I actually saw a UA-cam video from one of my dollar tree channels that I watch and one of the ladies had actually got a candle kit from pro candle supply and that’s what got me started But I’m one of those people that I am very detailed oriented and want to know exactly what I’m doing so I did my research and came up on your channel and Stanley’s channel and I didn’t realize how much goes into candlemaking This is a very helpful video I especially like your kiss method because I started to buy too many fragrance oils even though they were samples and then I was looking into all these different vessels and then I was like before I saw this video OK Patty slow your roll down get to making the candles first and making them right before you start going into all this other stuff LOL your video was a very good video
Hi there maybe you can answer in a q and a soon... how do you balance kids, wife and life with a business? Do you have another source of income or is this your sole way of earning money? I'm curious because I'm trying to balance these things myself.
THIS is definitely the hardest part my workload is insane... actually too much to be honest. I'm a busy body and have WAY to many things going on. This channel and my other content for example take make 20+ hours a week alone and thst is in addition to the business. I just started it late last year and it's been hard. I definitely plan to do a video about this soon though!
One thing I would like to know about is flashpoint, I know some candlemakers who swear by the flashpoint and then I heard that you are suppose to add it to the wax at 185 degrees.
Yah it kinda depends who you ask and what wax you are using. Most FO companies and wax companies will recommend adding it around 185. Palm, coconut, and certain paraffin benefit from even higher temp. The biggest problem with adding FO at low Temps is it now binding with the wax well
Thank you so much Wade, this was so, so helpful and encouraging to say the least! One of the things that I wish I would have known was that the testing stage truly does take time! I used to watch videos and hear people say “I was testing for 6 months, 8 months, a year etc…” And I used to think, does it really take all that??? 6 months in myself, boy was I wrong!! Lol. I wanted to ask you if you thought 6hrs to reaching full melt pool is too long and so I should wick you? There’s no smoking or soothing at all, which I’m so pleased about, there’s a tiny bit of mushrooming by the 5 hour mark and hot scent throw is good but could be stronger. However, with it taking 6 hours at least to get to full melt pool would you say that is too long and I should wick up? Thank you ✨✨
Yah testing can definitely take a while. But it gets faster and easier with time. As far as a full melt pool taking 6 hours. Well you don't really need a "full melt pool" on first burn. That is sort if a myth. As long as it pretty much reaches the edge and doesn't start tunneling you are fine. It doesn't need to be edge to edge 1/4 deep. For most waxes that would be overwicked. It all depends on the wax type. But... I would say if it's 6 hours to get to that point, it is too long. Most customers won't.m burn that long and it will tunnel
@@BlackTieBarn Thank you Wade, that’s exactly what I thought that most customers will not burn it for 6hrs. It’s CoCoSoy wax. In that case I will wick up then. Thank you.
Extremely helpful video as always Wade, thank you! Question: How do you track your liquid dye in Craftybase? By the ounce, the drop or is it too insignificant to track via Craftybase? Thank you!
Ah great question. I think I touch on this a bit in my adding materials video. But I add it as a supply material but non-inventoriable as its negligible. Write then off directly as office supplies or general supplies etc
@@BlackTieBarn Thank you and I will go back and re-watch that video! Btw, thanks for responding Wade... I'd hate to see how Allen would have answered! 😂
I wish I hadn’t stressed over logos and trademarks and all that stuff first before even making a candle. I spent money on someone making me a logo when I wasn’t even ready to start a business. FYI I hate the logo lol You see all the candle makers who have more years under their belt with beautiful logos and labels and you start feeling like you are behind. But nope, gotta start from the first step.
Just wondering if starting out with one size container be a viable business to start with? I would think two different sizes would be looking more like a business? I’m open but just wondering
Greeting I'm struggling with wax melts get a good ht . I know you use 6006 to make wax melts. Could you please tell me how you make them. And how much fragrance oil % you use. I'm using Pro 750 for wax melts but can't get a ht to save my life. Thank you. 😞😁
Hi Freda. i actually do not use 6006 to make melts. Its a container wax and is too soft. If you want to use 6006, mix it with something harder like a 4625 for example. As far as HT in melts. I would use around 10% and adjust from there. Another option for melts is Problend 650
For once, when it comes to UA-cam videos and people giving you advice on youtube, this man has given some great practical down to earth advice.
Instead of getting the usual UA-cam nonsense advice about things that don't matter or things that aren't very helpful especially at the beginning, this guy gives great advice on what to do in the beginning and your expectations instead of giving you advice on how to build an empire when you first need simply to understand where you're at and what you're going to be doing as well as the mind frame to have.
He's giving excellent advice on how to just get good at candle making and then think about a business later which is exactly what people need to hear but exactly what most people on UA-cam are not saying.
Excellent job in this video.
Thanks so much for that detailed feedback and for your support. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for being here.
Keeping it simple and not worrying about others is the best advice. That's why I love the critique videos you do, nobody's product is perfect and yet we are all striving for perfection and can learn a lot from each other.
Completely agree and thank you lisa!
I'm starting a candle business in Italy, which is a whole nother set of hurdles (language barrier, no Etsy-type websites, expensive and unreliable shipping companies, etc.), but I have always found your videos so, so, so, helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Oh cool. And challenging. Thank you very much by the way!
Wade always speaks to me, especially when I'm stuck..LOL
Thank you for the direct and valuable advice. I'm happy I'm going the in the right direction.
🤣 glad to help
I love what you said about losing a part of your own creativity and that unique flair that makes you, YOU when you are trying so hard to skip important steps in your growth process and keep up with the Jones's! So true!
Thanks Jennifer!
I enjoy this as a hobby. I didn't want to rush into business because it would add stress to making candles to satisfy customer demand. I only purchased a few scents with a kit of tins. Curing a group of candles for two weeks to see how good hot throw would be. I seem to lean toward lavender, Kentucky Bourbon, clean cotton and if I can find it a lemon or lemongrass fragrance. Gradually I am buying more lavender fragrance. Currently using 464 wax and enjoying the journey. I plan on buying some votive jars in small quantities to try out. This is more like chemistry and science than it would be manufacturing a product. Recently started using candle dye. After testing and recorded any residual wax left in test candle vessels are melted and reused as a lavatory votive.
absolutely. Business is secondary and optional. The craft is wonderful regardless
I absolutely LOVE your videos. You are informative, simple, educational. I am new to this business world and there is so much that is overwhelming. This video nailed it. :)
Awe. Great@ glad you enjoyed it. :)
This was extremely helpful and is confirmation that I'm on track. I'm making candles only as a hobby now, but I track everything as if I'm in business to prepare for possibly launching next year. I'm having a blast honing my craft right now and finding satisfaction in creating beautiful candles that my "testers" enjoy.
Yes. That is the key! Enjoy the process and makr sure you are ready first!
This is such good video! Great advice that I needed to hear right now. I just watched a discouraging video on how the economy and how buying already made products wholesale would be a better option rather than stressing over making the products. The entire point of doing this is the love of the craft. Just starting out, it was hard to hear ..
yah lot of fear and scare tactics these days and I dont think its necessary. There is ALWAYS something to be afraid of. Much more to be optimistic about
I am new to candle making this will be a hobby for me; I want to learn how to make candles. I am not thinking about a candle business at the moment I want to learn how to make candles and make them very well And learn as much as I need about candle making maybe down a road I might want to start a candle business but right now my focus is on candle making I'm glad I found your video It is very helpful And I will follow your advice
Awesome. Yes definitely many videos here just discussing candle making. ;)
your videos are the best! I appreciate you taking the time to help others. I've been really absorbing and excited to launch my company in 3 weeks. Wanted everything in place as best as possible but know there will be continuous learning along the way. !
Thanks so much! And I'm the same way so I totally get it!
I love this channel. Not just the huge amount of great information but also your attitude.
Thanks so much Liv. I appreciate that!
Hi Wade! I didn’t know I needed this video until I saw it! (Does that even make sense?) Your #2 tip about envy hit home to me! BIG time! This is all excellent advice! We appreciate you so much and appreciate the time and effort you take to make your videos!
Haha! I do know what you mean! And thank you! 😉
BIG fist bump to this video Wade!!! You hit the majority of my concerns and feel more motivated moving forward 👍🏽 Also props to all candle makers out there that inspired me to KISS my projects 😉
Yes yr right wade i followed yr advice wicks soy wax temps not buying fancy jars you have helped me alot thankyou so much yr amazing with what you know ive been at it a year 1/2 now love it
Thanks so much Kathleen. Happy to hear things are going well!
I want to watch this every now and then. Very powerful words. Thank you.
😁 no problem!
Hi Wade, I just wanted to say Thank You. Im about to launch my candle business. I've been following you, Jeff and Erica. I've watched every video. You have help me so much and you are all great. One day maybe I'll send you one of my candles to review. Thank you again. Carlie
Thanks Carlie! I appreciate that and the support. I'll definitely review whenever you are ready!
Same three ppl who has made my candle journey possible :)
Hi Wade, i just wanred to say thank you for replying to my message. That was nice of you😀
Hi Wade, i just wanted to say thank you for replying to my message, that waas nice of you 😀
@@carliedavenport5548 Of course. No problem at all. Have a great day! :)
I really love your videos. I have learned alot. You are very informative and encouraging. Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome. :)
I am so happy that I found you 🤗 Late but I made it ☺️ I am doing all of my homework and research now. Haven't made one candle yet 🤣🕯️I'm planning on using a kit from Hobby Lobby here really soon 😀 I plan on ordering my big girl products in a few weeks 🙏🏾Thank you so much for caring about all of us creativenatics and aspiring to be creativenatics 🎉💯🎊😎
Welcome!!
@@BlackTieBarn 🙏🏾❤️🤗 Thanks! Glad to be here ☺️
How was your first year?
Hi I'm very thankful for your advice. You don't know how many times I felt bad about my products for not looking as beautiful as others. I needed to hear this words 🙏 be blessed and thank you for making this video.
Sandra
That's great to hear Sandra. Thank you for your feedback!
This is exactly the advice I needed right now. Thank you! So helpful!
You're welcome. :)
Hi there😊
I've recently started making soap after being in the corporate world for over 30 yrs. I needed to hear this. Thank you so very much. I will
subscribe to your channel since I plan on adding candles to my range by the new year, God willing. Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 🌻
Thansk so much! :)
Thank you.. You are great at explaining.. I'm in Ireland and I'm only started my candle making thanks again god bless x
Ty!
I do find colour and essential oils difficult to get right any help would be appreciated thanks
Thank you for your transparency and honest feedback.
You're welcome! :)
Thank you so much for the time you put into helping others. May God bless you for it. We are new to the business side of candles. We got into it trying to fill a void from a local popular candle shop who's owner retired abruptly. We have spent months trying to recreate her amazing style. Very little on UA-cam or the internet for this style. But after pulling apart hers and any candle we could find like it we think we finally have a marketable product (consumers will be the judge) . we are focusing in on a old school grubby style. We are using igi 4625 and would like better HT in larger rooms. I know you go by percentage rather than the 1 to 1 ratio. Our core is a 3 in dia. By 3.5 high pillar. The lx 20 wicks have tested best for our product. Most FR. we have tested are from CS and Freshscents. We do get some mushrooming and smoke but so did all the ones we use to get from her (would like to eliminate that in the future). Any advice would be great, in addition to all the great advice you've already given. Thanks again.
Awesome! I hope to do more videos on pillars etc in the future. But until my workshop/new Barn is done (thanks pandemic) it's hard to add new products to the channel. Space is an issue too. Lol
Lx wicks are generally a good choice for pillars. So are premier 70p wicks. I know people who htp as well but I have yet to try it.
Hi - Great advice again. I started with max welts and now have ventured into candles. This is a hobby for me and I have tried so many fragrances it gets confusing, it's much easier to try fragrances with melts instead of candles. I realize the fragrance may differ when melting vs burning, but it does help narrow down your choices in fragrance oils. I also want to start experimenting with fragrance blending which is another whole level of expertise. It has been fun for me because I am not focusing on the business aspect right now; if I was, I would have been discouraged and quit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I always enjoy your videos!
No problem and thank you Joan for the feedback. I also agree it's better to narrow down FOs with melts first. ;)
Thank you Wade! I'm looking to start out and I think I found your video at the right time. Lucky me
😁 glad to hear! Thanks!
Hands down the best advise in the candle making business! Thank you!!
Thanks Don!
Thank you for this video! I been in this business for almost 2 years and I still learn something new every time I watch your videos. The very first video I watched (before I learned about you, Jeff, n Erica) told me to use 1oz fo per lb of wax. I learned fast that's not true! I eventually learned how to do percentage. I really wish I would have done more research before I wasted all that fo, wax, n wicks. The ht was great for me (was using to small of a room n smelling to close) but when I started selling them I got lots of complaints. So my advice is research, research, n more research! Learn from several candle makers not just one. UA-cam has become my best friend! Thanks again for another great video. I'm loving your idea about the test group! I have a couple testers but I need a couple more!
Thank you Rita. I appreciate that feedback! And, yes in the past 1oz per pound worked much of the time for two reasons. 100% paraffin wax which is better at ht usually. And, the oils that work well at 1oz are usually more expensive.
@@BlackTieBarn I started out using fo from The candle makers store cause most items including fo are cheaper than most suppliers. I learned after trying a sample from cs then buying from cs that cms fo are not as high quality. I also learned that about their liquid dye, I use more of theirs than other places. I learned fast that you get what you pay for. I still order some items from there but not fo n liquid dye. Their dye blocks I have no problem with but I have gotten so use to using liquid now. I use 464 n 494 wax. I do want to try 6006 one day soon I have just been to scared to venture to a new wax cause I have gotten so use to Soy. I remember the 1st time I used 494 it was so different from 464 melting that I was nervous lol.
@@ritaslone2793 Haha! I know what you mean. It is almost like starting over when changing waxes. And yes... you definitely get what you pay for in regards to FO quality. I wouldn't say more expensive is always better. (Some companies just over price their FOs). But, for the most part... higher quality and more expensive ingredients and materials cost more money. :)
I wish I would have seen this video before getting started. I WAY overspent on supplies (especially jars and fragrance oils) that I want even sure would work for me.
I did too.. trust me. That's why I am sharing now to save some others. Ha!
Hello Wade. Thanks so much for your willingness to share from your experience. These tips are very encouraging.
No problem Michael. Thanks so much!
This is so good! Thank you 😊
You are awesome for all the help you provide others! And such a great knowledgeable speaker!! Thanks for all you do! I only do candle making as a hobby (for now) but love hearing your thoughts and ideas!!!!
Ps….I would also add in that new businesses should set up an LLC to protect themselves
Thank you Mirch. I really appreciate the kind words and support. Means a lot. Happy to help
Well said! Thanks for ur time and the info.
No problem Regie! Thanks for being here!
@@BlackTieBarn always!
Hi ! Very accurate and helpful video ! I definitely can relate to all of those points ! Thank you for another very helpful video !
No problem Leah!
Thank you 😊 I needed that 👩🏻🦰🐝🌼🌸🧡💜
Great!
Thank you for sharing Wade. Your videos are very helpful. Looking to launch 2023. I want to continue to test until I have the best formula. I do have a journal it really helps to reference back.
😁 great to hear Lena. Excited FOR you! :)
You are always so helpful! Thankyou!
No problem Cathy! Thanks for your comment!
Great info thanks.
You're welcome!
Thanks for all your advices.
No problem. Thanks for being here!
Thanks, great topic! I totally agree, and see myself in some of the mistakes. I loved the change of scenery too :-)
Thanks Emma!
Just what I needed to hear 🥰
😁
Great advise
Maybe you already have videos on this but it would be nice to see you testing different jars and seeing how the diameter of the jars effects the hot throw
Thanks Juan!
i wish i would've had the foresight to STOCK UP MY INVENTORY. omg that is STILL my Achille's heel. not having it on hand has cost me some sales and added undue stress on more than a few occasions
Yah i hear ya. But hey... don't sweat the past. All moving forward from here. ;)
Thanks Wade for your videos I’ve been watching you and Stanley and I have been learning a lot
This is a hobby for me that I will eventually turn into a business I actually saw a UA-cam video from one of my dollar tree channels that I watch and one of the ladies had actually got a candle kit from pro candle supply and that’s what got me started
But I’m one of those people that I am very detailed oriented and want to know exactly what I’m doing so I did my research and came up on your channel and Stanley’s channel and I didn’t realize how much goes into candlemaking
This is a very helpful video I especially like your kiss method because I started to buy too many fragrance oils even though they were samples and then I was looking into all these different vessels and then I was like before I saw this video OK Patty slow your roll down
get to making the candles first and making them right before you start going into all this other stuff LOL your video was a very good video
Thanks patty. Yes.... material and fragrance oil sprawl is a real thing for sure. For me as well. Thanks so much for your feedback!
love your video, it is really helpfull, :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice! :)
Thanks Joelle! :)
Very great tips
Thanks! :)
Very I formative video, thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for your comment! :)
I'm now candle make I'm look you ever video thank you sir
No problem!. Thanks for being here!
Hi there maybe you can answer in a q and a soon... how do you balance kids, wife and life with a business? Do you have another source of income or is this your sole way of earning money? I'm curious because I'm trying to balance these things myself.
THIS is definitely the hardest part my workload is insane... actually too much to be honest. I'm a busy body and have WAY to many things going on. This channel and my other content for example take make 20+ hours a week alone and thst is in addition to the business. I just started it late last year and it's been hard. I definitely plan to do a video about this soon though!
One thing I would like to know about is flashpoint, I know some candlemakers who swear by the flashpoint and then I heard that you are suppose to add it to the wax at 185 degrees.
Yah it kinda depends who you ask and what wax you are using. Most FO companies and wax companies will recommend adding it around 185. Palm, coconut, and certain paraffin benefit from even higher temp. The biggest problem with adding FO at low Temps is it now binding with the wax well
@@BlackTieBarn thank you!!
Thank you so much Wade, this was so, so helpful and encouraging to say the least! One of the things that I wish I would have known was that the testing stage truly does take time! I used to watch videos and hear people say “I was testing for 6 months, 8 months, a year etc…” And I used to think, does it really take all that??? 6 months in myself, boy was I wrong!! Lol.
I wanted to ask you if you thought 6hrs to reaching full melt pool is too long and so I should wick you? There’s no smoking or soothing at all, which I’m so pleased about, there’s a tiny bit of mushrooming by the 5 hour mark and hot scent throw is good but could be stronger. However, with it taking 6 hours at least to get to full melt pool would you say that is too long and I should wick up? Thank you ✨✨
Yah testing can definitely take a while. But it gets faster and easier with time.
As far as a full melt pool taking 6 hours. Well you don't really need a "full melt pool" on first burn. That is sort if a myth. As long as it pretty much reaches the edge and doesn't start tunneling you are fine. It doesn't need to be edge to edge 1/4 deep. For most waxes that would be overwicked. It all depends on the wax type. But... I would say if it's 6 hours to get to that point, it is too long. Most customers won't.m burn that long and it will tunnel
@@BlackTieBarn Thank you Wade, that’s exactly what I thought that most customers will not burn it for 6hrs. It’s CoCoSoy wax. In that case I will wick up then. Thank you.
Extremely helpful video as always Wade, thank you! Question: How do you track your liquid dye in Craftybase? By the ounce, the drop or is it too insignificant to track via Craftybase? Thank you!
Ah great question. I think I touch on this a bit in my adding materials video. But I add it as a supply material but non-inventoriable as its negligible. Write then off directly as office supplies or general supplies etc
@@BlackTieBarn Thank you and I will go back and re-watch that video! Btw, thanks for responding Wade... I'd hate to see how Allen would have answered! 😂
Wait until you meet "Thomas" some day. 😆🤣
@@BlackTieBarn I'll be on the lookout... your videos are SO entertaining! 🤣
@@jeffreyswagger1759 Ha! Thanks. I know not all are, but I try my best. Lol
Thank you for this information. I have a question about test groups. How many people would you recommend to have in a test group?
It's really up to you. How many you want and are comfortable with. I stayed with 5 and ended up using about 10 regularly
@@BlackTieBarn Thank you!
beautiful
Ty!
I wish I hadn’t stressed over logos and trademarks and all that stuff first before even making a candle. I spent money on someone making me a logo when I wasn’t even ready to start a business. FYI I hate the logo lol You see all the candle makers who have more years under their belt with beautiful logos and labels and you start feeling like you are behind. But nope, gotta start from the first step.
100% correct!
wish i'd seen this in 2018 because i didn't buy 100 FOs but i did go in whole hog and had to try a lot at once...but i got it together
ps. HI WADE!
Lol. I was waiting for it. 🤣
Just wondering if starting out with one size container be a viable business to start with? I would think two different sizes would be looking more like a business?
I’m open but just wondering
Absolutely that is okay! Starting to actually recommend that more and more lately
What insurance do I need for candles making . I’m having an hard time looking for one
Check for ones that specific cover candles like the Indie Business Network or possibly liberty mutual
Greeting I'm struggling with wax melts get a good ht . I know you use 6006 to make wax melts. Could you please tell me how you make them. And how much fragrance oil % you use. I'm using Pro 750 for wax melts but can't get a ht to save my life. Thank you. 😞😁
Hi Freda. i actually do not use 6006 to make melts. Its a container wax and is too soft. If you want to use 6006, mix it with something harder like a 4625 for example. As far as HT in melts. I would use around 10% and adjust from there. Another option for melts is Problend 650
Hi Freda.. just noticed I responded with my personal account below. Hope it helps. Lol
Hi sir please tell me how to sale cendal I'm new thes line
Hello. Thanks for the comment. I'm not real sure what you are asking though.