Can You Make A Profit On Handmade Candles In 2023? Plus Candle Making Tutorial!

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • Happy bonus second video this week! In this video, I show you how to make two amazing summertime candles while also discussing making a profit on your hand made candles in today's economy! Please watch the full video and weigh in on the conversation by leaving me comments and questions in the description box. Don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more videos like this one!
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    Candle formulas:
    36 ounces No. 7 wax
    4 ounces Watermelon fragance oil (or 4 ounces Bitter Peach and Sweet Amber fragrance oil)
    CD-N 3 wick
    Farmhouse Jar
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  • @lisathompson7966
    @lisathompson7966 Рік тому

    I agree, really like these vessels ❤

  • @lkwittmayer
    @lkwittmayer 9 місяців тому

    I love you videos you tell exactly what you are using and cost. I just love it…! Other videos go into so many variables and mixing up waxes, wicks. They make my head spin and I just want to not make them. I so love making candles, wax melts and soap. But burn out so easy with most videos. Thank you so much. Straight to point and enjoyable.

  • @buddyp8875
    @buddyp8875 Рік тому +3

    I would love to see a video even if it's a short one of your favorite candle fragrance scents, I bought some of the ones you've used in the past and loved them so i trust your taste... just ones that you really love.. 😊Thank you !

  • @lorenmedina6428
    @lorenmedina6428 Рік тому

    thank you! I appreciate you sharing all those details on costs and where to find things.

  • @user-fn9gw1ey1y
    @user-fn9gw1ey1y 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video like one of the others said this is what I needed to get started

  • @doraharboyan2574
    @doraharboyan2574 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for helping me with the price and profit 😊

  • @rainesonne1320
    @rainesonne1320 Рік тому +4

    I love this video! You’re very knowledgeable and a great teacher!

  • @user-os1mq2su1e
    @user-os1mq2su1e Рік тому

    Thanks for the information

  • @debbysharer104
    @debbysharer104 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely love your video's. I am new to the soap and candle process. learning so much from your videos. These candle vessels are simple but elegant, I purchased them and the rose gold lids.

  • @user-yx8qy5ep1c
    @user-yx8qy5ep1c 10 місяців тому

    This video is exactly what I was needing. I also have Luxury candles but I bought some cute but less expensive vessels knowing not everyone can afford a luxury
    one. I wish you would do a video with the more expensive or Luxury candles to see if I'm charging correctly. Thank you, Susie

  • @corieddings5713
    @corieddings5713 Рік тому

    Awesome information those are very nice and the labels are excellent.

  • @TessieDobey
    @TessieDobey Рік тому +8

    Concerning my demographics, I do about a 75% markup. I live on Nantucket Island during the fall and winter months and the shopper equates low price with low quality. I could never sell an 8-ounce jar candle for $15, now if I increased the price to $35 it would sell. So it greatly depends on where you live and your demographics.

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому

      Indeed it does!

    • @thenaturalgemini
      @thenaturalgemini Рік тому

      So are you saying if you sell for a lesser based on you demographics the customers perceive the candles as a lesser value?

    • @TessieDobey
      @TessieDobey Рік тому +1

      @@thenaturalgemini if you live in a wealthy neighborhood, they most certainly will.

    • @shawnstarr1
      @shawnstarr1 11 місяців тому +4

      @@thenaturalgemini this is 100% true even for other industries. I photographed luxury weddings in hawaii for a decade. When i dropped prices by $1,000 hoping to gain market share and just generally help people save money...i actually lost market share because multiple people asked "why is it so much cheaper, what's wrong with it?".

  • @nubiangoddess2323
    @nubiangoddess2323 Рік тому

    I just love your channel

  • @TessieDobey
    @TessieDobey Рік тому +2

    I can only sell candles during the fall and winter months. But I found out that I need to sell them before the seasons get here, especially the holidays. I start selling Fall scented candles in late August and September and Christmas candles around Thanksgiving. No one will purchase holiday candles off-season. Another thing I try not to sell is Bath and Body Scented Candles. Both fragrance and essential oil selling candles.

  • @LadyBthediva
    @LadyBthediva Рік тому

    I love your videos so much they are a very informative. Do you have any advice on concrete vessel making your own vessel thanks again for your response

  • @jemharr1951
    @jemharr1951 10 місяців тому

    have you tried 16/17 new wax no 9? Thanks

  • @karenwindham534
    @karenwindham534 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the tutorial! Please tell me how you clean the melting pot and stirring spoon to keep the fragrances from contaminating each other. Thanks!

    • @kathypelot2187
      @kathypelot2187 8 місяців тому

      You wipe it out with a paper towel immediately after you pour it. Then wash with hot soapy water.

  • @dyanosaur
    @dyanosaur Рік тому +1

    This pricing at 60% margin is great for direct sales! But what about Wholesale? Just curious if you have a strategy for wholesale pricing :)

  • @pratikshabhatt569
    @pratikshabhatt569 8 місяців тому

    Mam if i pour in jar ..some gets hallow shallow type in between of candle so in such case what to do? I am beginner?

  • @Justlikethat555
    @Justlikethat555 9 місяців тому

    Where do you make most of your sales? Online or pop-up shops? Most of my sales are from pop-up bc people can actually smell them.

  • @jemharr1951
    @jemharr1951 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you ever heat your jars

  • @nostalgicwick4451
    @nostalgicwick4451 Рік тому

    Great video! The tip about keeping 60% for consistency is great because I’ve had to raise my cost when supplies and shipping went up and I lost customers!
    Can you share what size labels you used and where you got them or how you made them?

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому +1

      thank you! I got the labels from onlinelabels.com. I designed them in Canva and then imported the design into the onlinelabels.com software to place them on the circular label that came from them. Those are OL224 2.75"X2.75' circles. Mine are printed on a laser printer and laser compatible labels. Designing them on canva was just a starting point. They look nothing like the original template I was using, lol! It was a process.

    • @nostalgicwick4451
      @nostalgicwick4451 Рік тому

      @@SunshineSoapandCandleCompany thank you for the reply! I just invested in a laser printer. Still tinkering with it. I hope it pays off! Thanks again!

  • @cleckleysclassclass5895
    @cleckleysclassclass5895 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this awesome video. How much would you sell at wholesale?

  • @lieneo1
    @lieneo1 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Where do you get your warning labels from and also what company do you use to create your labels for each candle?
    Thank you! 😌

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому +3

      Hi, I got my warning labels from candle science. Com. We buy labels from online labels.com and we use their software to import and design the labels.

  • @debbysharer104
    @debbysharer104 Рік тому

    I love your videos. GLlad I joined your patron . Where did you get your wicks.

  • @tamiyoung2036
    @tamiyoung2036 Рік тому

    Thank u so much for your detailed videos. They have helped me so much in my research to start my candle business. I have a question you use the farmhouse jar from candle science which list inside diameter of 2.375 and outside diameter of 3. We use the diameter to decide the wick size for the jar. When I looked on 16/17 wick guide it says that cdn 3 wick diameter is 2.625" for no 7 wax so how did u decide on cdn 3 wicks for the farmhouse jar?

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! All wicks will fit a range of diameters. So I usually test with wicks that are as close to the diameter of the container as I can get. I will test three sizes usually, one that is as close as I can get, a half inch up and a half inch down.

    • @tamiyoung2036
      @tamiyoung2036 Рік тому

      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany thanks so much. I have 1 more question. With the farmhouse jar, it is listed inside and outside diameter. Which diameter do I use to refer to the wick guide?

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому +1

      @@tamiyoung2036 you are welcome! always use the inside diameter 😊

    • @tamiyoung2036
      @tamiyoung2036 Рік тому

      @@SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      Thank u so much. Your videos are so helpful. ❤️

  • @buddyp8875
    @buddyp8875 Рік тому

    Really loved this video !
    Great info and very helpful. Gonna buy that watermelon fragrance, question... what type/brand weight scale is that your using ?? Thank you

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому

      Thank you! That watermelon fragrance oil is amazing. I am using a nicewell food scale 22 lb.

    • @buddyp8875
      @buddyp8875 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for responding! You inspire me 😊

  • @pattyb.8737
    @pattyb.8737 Рік тому

    Hi, will these candles be for sale on your site soon?

  • @valeriesuttonpayne7413
    @valeriesuttonpayne7413 7 місяців тому

    How long have you been pouring candles and making soaps? Do you fin it difficult to handle both products? 60% profit sounds good.

  • @Lalimonadaroja
    @Lalimonadaroja Рік тому

    Hi, so you don't used Joy wax anymore?, LOVE all you're videos .

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  Рік тому +1

      Hi, thank you! I still use joy wax and love it with certain fragrances. I find that the No. 7 has had more consistent hot throw.

    • @Lalimonadaroja
      @Lalimonadaroja Рік тому

      @@SunshineSoapandCandleCompany Thanks so much

  • @tamiyoung2036
    @tamiyoung2036 11 місяців тому

    Where do u order your labels from?

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  11 місяців тому

      I get my labels from onlinelabels.com

    • @tamiyoung2036
      @tamiyoung2036 11 місяців тому

      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany do you make your labels yourself? If so, what type of printer do you use?

    • @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany
      @SunshineSoapandCandleCompany  11 місяців тому +1

      @@tamiyoung2036 yes, I make my own labels and I print them on a laser printer with laser compatible labels.