Advice & Tips For Starting A Candle Business
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- In today's video, I share advice and tips I have for starting a candle business. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this video:
HSCG insurance: www.soapguild.org/
Facebook groups:
- / midwestfragranceco
- / 776429256105428
- / diycandlemaking
- / 239858620693574
Please note that everything shown in this video is just what works best for me. There is no wrong or right way of doing things. I urge you to do your own research and testing.
WEBSITE: www.calafiacandleco.com (enjoy 15% off with code "UA-cam15")
INSTAGRAM: / calafiacandleco
FACEBOOK: / calafiacandleco
TIKTOK: / calafiacandleco
COMMON LINKS FOR CANDLEMAKING:
Amber straight sided jars: www.candlescience.com/contain...
Black lids for amber jars: www.candlescience.com/contain...
4 oz amber spray bottles: www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...
Coconut 83 wax: collabs.shop/y6ifez
Titan 51104 wax: collabs.shop/8kdbd3
SP 487 wax: collabs.shop/741t30
HPSP wicks: collabs.shop/ffo7f9
TOAUTO melter: amzn.to/4bMV0aF
XL presto pot: amzn.to/3Rc7iBf
Pancake batter dispenser: amzn.to/4bJCy2x
Scale: amzn.to/3x2UWEF
Mini grams scale: amzn.to/4bKHGnj
Pouring pitcher: amzn.to/3Rev0N0
Digital thermometer: amzn.to/3yNYmeW
Laser thermometer: amzn.to/4bRzj9G
Glass beakers for FO: amzn.to/3yJMRoR
Heat gun: amzn.to/4bRzyl6
Fragrance oil bottle twist caps: amzn.to/3yNH2XA
Electric rechargeable lighter: amzn.to/4e8TAJ1
Wooden skewers: amzn.to/4c7Kk6c
COMMON LINKS FOR PACKAGING:
Shipping label printer: amzn.to/3KqQOBw
Printer: amzn.to/3KskBtF
Ranpak: amzn.to/4e869V0
Ranpak roll: amzn.to/456PLjL
Fragile stickers: amzn.to/4e5ScqP
Thank you stickers: amzn.to/3yR74JC
Shipping scale: amzn.to/3wSKIqx
Black ink pad: amzn.to/459Xptu
Packing tape: amzn.to/4bI0KT2
Twine: amzn.to/4bN6ydY
Muslin bags: amzn.to/4bItVWb
Kraft gift bags: amzn.to/459XD3O
4x4x4 kraft gift box: amzn.to/3X980Dd
SHOPIFY (I could not run my business without this platform!):
shopify.pxf.io/jrrEm0
AMAZON STOREFRONT: (everything I use from Amazon is linked here)
www.amazon.com/shop/calafiaca...
CHECK OUT MY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS:
www.etsy.com/shop/CalafiaCrea...
INVENTORA (Referral link):
inventora.co/?via=bree
MAKESY (Referral link):
bit.ly/3UWXBrn
“THE WINNING FORMULA” ONLINE CONCRETE CANDLE JAR MAKING COURSE FROM UP VIBE - JAI CATALANO (Referral link):
theupvibe.com/?wpam_id=4
30 DAY FREE TRIAL EPIDEMIC SOUND (WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS)
share.epidemicsound.com/ox04b3
OTHER SUPPLIES:
• Modern Craft Labs mold: moderncraftlabs.com/products/...
• Canadian Silicone Molds: www.canadiansiliconemolds.com/
• Makershapes: makershapes.com/
• Cement-All: www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set...
• Distilled water: www.target.com/p/distilled-wa...
• Concrete pigment: directcolors.com/concrete-pig...
• Earth Safe Finishes: bit.ly/46vqIHe
• ESF Preserver/Sealer: bit.ly/3PEO4UH
• ESF Quick Dip: bit.ly/44ou64T
• ESF Quick Dip Matte: bit.ly/3DDf6EX
• Coconut 83 wax: collabs.shop/y6ifez
• SP 487 wax: collabs.shop/741t30
• Titan 51104 wax: collabs.shop/8kdbd3
• HPSP wicks: collabs.shop/ffo7f9
• Norden wick centering kit: nordencandlesupply.com/produc...
• Labels: www.onlinelabels.com/
some links are affiliate links - Навчання та стиль
You are brilliant! Love the string & tag idea. Your work is beautiful ❤️
I definitely didn't realize what I was getting into when I struggled.. (started). I do love it still. It has been so much work, but worth it; for anyone who's beginning. Not just in candles, but any business venture. So even if candles are not for you, there's so much that can be learned from it if you decide to venture into something else.
On my end, I have fallen asleep when candles are lit by accident and have abused them in every way, before being confident enough to sell. It took months, but worth it.
You did a great job in covering everything.
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
Thanks for a really informative video. Especially the insurance, taxes etc.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos and share the links to the products you use. You've been truly helpful! I guess people that don't like to make youtube videos are actually the best at it :)
Thank you very much!
Also, love the color of the new jars. They are very aesthetically pleasing.
I did also like your other jars as well, but that pop of color definitely makes a difference. I hope they are a hit. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you so much, Teanna!
I really love your videos! I've been making candles for fun and I've learned a lot from you. I want to start a small business (unrelated to candles) and these tips are super helpful! Thanks for sharing such great info. :)
I'm so glad you find them helpful! Thank you for watching and best of luck to you!
Thanks for the great tips!
thank you so much. helpful information!
So helpful, thank you
Could you do a video where you make a candle start to finish. So how you make the jar, put on the warning label and stoppers, sealing, adding a wick, pouring the candle, labeling, etc. I’m more confused on if you sand the jars, also you mentioned that the candles separate and you use a heat gun to fix it, etc. I’m not trying to copy you, I have my own candle stuff but I wanted to switch over to making the concrete vessels, so that’s where I’m a bit lost. Anyway, thank you and I love how thorough you are in your videos.
Thanks for this video. Feels like it's right on time......for me anyway.
Thanks for watching!
Great tips. I started making candles for just fun. And there are things I didn't know that I should know but I didn't know. A story for my brand, Know my target audience, the color for my brand, logo and banner matching, overall, brand identity so people will recognize my brand when they see it .
How can you help in these.?
main takeaway....find something you enjoy doing
Great video, very helpful. I wanted to know how do you insert a wick or replace a wick when you are testing. Do you just heat gun it until it melts to put the new wick in?
At least with the wax I use, I am able to just easily push the wick into the wax. To replace, I pull out the old wick, heat gun the top to make it even and smooth again, and then once it hardens I insert the new wick. I plan on making a video soon demonstrating wick-less testing.
Can you do a video showing how it the candle burns in the cement jars
Can you make a video all about the pros and cons of making your own vessels instead of purchasing other vessels gor your candle business?
Great advice!! It’s hard to do when you work full time but in a perfect scenario I’d love to work for myself only… could you share how you were able to transition?
Thanks for this video! Speaking of starting out, I get conflicting information about how hot a cement vessel should get while the candle is lit. Would you happen to know the correct temperature it shouldn’t go beyond? And a big happy one year anniversary!!!!
Legally, according to the ASTM your jar temperature should not exceed 175*. I try to keep mine around 140-150.
@@calafiacandleco … heard for retail sales they had to be under 150 and unfortunately my candle, first one ever in a concrete vessel that I made 😃, Got up to 158 when it reached the middle. Other than that, it was a perfect melt pool and scent throw. I’ve got more tester candles and have wicked down on some so hopefully I can get it under 150. Thank you so much ….. and I just love your videos!!!!!! ❤️
I love your videos they are very calming. Can I ask you do you make your own warning labels and what do you put on them?
Thank you so much! I do make them myself on canva. I put all of the basic requirements (warning section, burning instructions, manufacturing name and location), and I add my facebook/instagram handle at the very bottom.
@@calafiacandleco That is awesome. They look fantastic and I really love your label's on the front of your candle but I am having trouble knowing what label that is. I have really nice vessels and don't want a large label to cover it up.
@@nancywear9791 Totally understandable! The stick-on labels I previously was using were 2.5" x 1.25". The hang tags I made for these new colored jars are 2" x 1.33". I didn't show the hang tags in this video, but you can head over to website to see what they look.
hello
what type of tulip mold do you use
Hello! Thank you so much for your videos. They are very informative. I do have a quick question. I was just curious about when you started making concrete jars. How many molds did you purchase at time for production? The cost of molds are so costly. I just ordered MakerShape 16oz. with the cost of one and shipping. It was a whopping $98 😩. But I love it. But to be more productive I know you need a lot.
It took me a while to build up my mold collection! They are definitely an investment. I was buying 2 at a time, and working my way up from that.
currently in testing stage , completely agree but thanks to youtube , you and a search bar it’s going by quick. also not patient 😑
but i’m making sure i test every aspect
Aw I'm glad to be of help! Best of luck to you and thank you for watching!
and i really enjoy this
hi there. i have a question. :)
do you use cement only for your candle jars or mix it with bit of sand? thank you for all your videos. they are very helpfull. regards from sunny england. ❤️
Hello! I use cement-all which is premixed cement + sand. Thanks for watching!
You won't get as many air bubbles in your concrete if you add more water. I have the same molds and have not noticed any difference in strength with a wet mix. The Cement All has a grip of acrylic in it which is what allows the fast cure as well as prevents cracking.
Hmm interesting. Thanks for your input!
Can you explain how to add the wick for wickless testing? Thanks Bree
Hi Denise, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I literally just push the wick down. Some people like to poke a hole first with a skewer, but I don’t find that necessary. I will work on a wick-less testing video soon!
hi, thanks for your great videos. I would like to know how long it took you between the first candles made and your first sales. THANKS
Hi Nicoletta, I was in the testing phase for about 7 months before I started selling.
@@calafiacandleco Thanks a lot
I tried to make candles and no “one” candle had it “all” 😢 with a full time job -not enough time to dedicate to testing
And that’s totally okay! Props to you for giving it a try. 🙌🏻
Hi, great video, lots of great info thank you. What's going on at 12:06 please?
Thanks for watching! I like to put little silicone bumpers on the bottom of the jars so they don’t scratch any surfaces.
Thanks for the reply! Ah that makes sense, great idea. Where do you source them from? Thanks!@@calafiacandleco
They are linked in my Amazon storefront :)@@kelle_li
I want to get in the business of making the vessels only….I like calling them “vessels” sounds like “ships”….anyways I call them “pots”….cactus pots….as I was saying I would like to get in the business of making the little pots for my wife’s collection of succulents….thank you for sharing your talent….
Thank you for watching! :) they make beautiful pots for succulents!
How do you get your “swirl” to be so swirly? Mine seem to look more like blotches. I use acrylic paint, I’m assuming that’s still what you use? I just squirt a little in there and give a small stir with a paint stick..
I will be filming a video soon on this! I actually mix up my colored cement-all, and a separate bowl of cement-all with a little titanium dioxide, and then pour both mixtures into the mold at the same time. They just melt into that swirly pattern.
Ahhh your so smart! Thank you for responding. I do have titanium dioxide so I’m gunna give that a try!
Where do you buy those candle 'feet' dot stickers please?
Hi they are linked in the description
Can I get insurance for candle making as a sole proprietor?
Definitely!
Where can i find The pads corks?
Are you referring to the silicone bumpers on the bottom of the jars? I have them linked in my amazon storefront.
How long did you test for before launching?
It took me 7 months to launch
@@calafiacandleco thank you for answering. I have another question. What does adding sp 487 wax do to the coconut 83 wax apart from hardening it? Does it help it burn slower?
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Entrepreneur: someone who is willing to give up a secure 8-hour-per-day job to work a 24/7 insecure one.
So true!