Advice & Tips For Starting A Candle Business

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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 "RU-vid15")
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

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Комментарии : 69

@jacquiericard5190 Год назад

You are brilliant! Love the string & tag idea. Your work is beautiful ❤️

@outyonder3292 Год назад

Thanks for a really informative video. Especially the insurance, taxes etc.

@annacarpenter3444 Год назад

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 :)

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you very much!

@BeckyBrown2003 Год назад

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. :)

@calafiacandleco Год назад

I'm so glad you find them helpful! Thank you for watching and best of luck to you!

@teannahairston5729 Год назад

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.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you so much, Teanna!

@thedoubleboiler6971 Год назад

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.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

@MackieJackCreations 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great tips!

@helgad6401 Год назад

thank you so much. helpful information!

@jessicaramey5966 Год назад

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.

@teannahairston5729 Год назад

Thanks for this video. Feels like it's right on time......for me anyway.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@fairlyplum 7 месяцев назад

So helpful, thank you

@declanosbourne62 Год назад

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.?

@nowexistparty 4 месяца назад

main takeaway....find something you enjoy doing

@Drea12_. Год назад

Can you do a video showing how it the candle burns in the cement jars

@christinetroccard8655 Год назад

hello what type of tulip mold do you use

@nickgarber413 Год назад

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?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

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.

@lisatavarez Год назад

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?

@nancywear9791 Год назад

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?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

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.

@nancywear9791 Год назад

@@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.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

@@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.

@tzipporahbragg9798 2 месяца назад

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?

@colleenbuford2964 Год назад

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!!!!

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Legally, according to the ASTM your jar temperature should not exceed 175*. I try to keep mine around 140-150.

@colleenbuford2964 Год назад

@@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!!!!!! ❤️

@LuisLopez-br3cb Год назад

currently in testing stage , completely agree but thanks to youtube , you and a search bar it’s going by quick. also not patient 😑

@LuisLopez-br3cb Год назад

but i’m making sure i test every aspect

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Aw I'm glad to be of help! Best of luck to you and thank you for watching!

@LuisLopez-br3cb Год назад

and i really enjoy this

@karola410 Год назад

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. ❤️

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hello! I use cement-all which is premixed cement + sand. Thanks for watching!

@millicentrichardson7455 Год назад

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.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

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.

@denisewhitehead7480 Год назад

Can you explain how to add the wick for wickless testing? Thanks Bree

@calafiacandleco Год назад

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!

@nicolettaleclerc1256 Год назад

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

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hi Nicoletta, I was in the testing phase for about 7 months before I started selling.

@nicolettaleclerc1256 Год назад

@@calafiacandleco Thanks a lot

@erlpen2016 Год назад

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….

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Thank you for watching! :) they make beautiful pots for succulents!

@JonBrowning760 Год назад

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.

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hmm interesting. Thanks for your input!

@kelle_li 5 месяцев назад

Hi, great video, lots of great info thank you. What's going on at 12:06 please?

@calafiacandleco 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! I like to put little silicone bumpers on the bottom of the jars so they don’t scratch any surfaces.

@kelle_li 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the reply! Ah that makes sense, great idea. Where do you source them from? Thanks!@@calafiacandleco

@calafiacandleco 5 месяцев назад

They are linked in my Amazon storefront :)@@kelle_li

@jennysharpe3050 Год назад

Where do you buy those candle 'feet' dot stickers please?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Hi they are linked in the description

@ServeElohim Год назад

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..

@calafiacandleco Год назад

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.

@ServeElohim Год назад

Ahhh your so smart! Thank you for responding. I do have titanium dioxide so I’m gunna give that a try!

@lauriewilson4741 Год назад

I tried to make candles and no “one” candle had it “all” 😢 with a full time job -not enough time to dedicate to testing

@calafiacandleco Год назад

And that’s totally okay! Props to you for giving it a try. 🙌🏻

@noctilucent7396 Год назад

Can I get insurance for candle making as a sole proprietor?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Definitely!

@lourdesarriola5813 Год назад

Where can i find The pads corks?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

Are you referring to the silicone bumpers on the bottom of the jars? I have them linked in my amazon storefront.

@solangefernandes9936 Год назад

How long did you test for before launching?

@calafiacandleco Год назад

It took me 7 months to launch

@solangefernandes9936 Год назад

@@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?

@lauriewilson4741 Год назад

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