Making candles to sell but where do I start?

[RoseySarah]

Just tired of my job and already good at making candles but just have no idea how to start.

What candle would you custom order!

Candle ideas welcome

[LavLavLuv]

Bubble cube candles

Bendy candles

Food candles

Name candles

These are colorful and playful candle ideas

[RoseySarah]

Thanks for the great ideas

[MORPHEUS_12]

The thing is with any craft is the start-up costs for supplies etc. Then another is that everyone makes candles. How do you set yourself apart from everyone?

[RoseySarah]

Yup I'm asking how do I set apart from others

[slatyb]

How many candles can you make in an hour? How much do the materials cost? Can you be competitive with the candles for sale near you?

[RoseySarah]

Asking more what people want besides boring scented candles 😄
Like websites or advertising

[slatyb]

I was just wondering whether you had a viable business plan. I've seen a lot of people start home businesses who fail to consider all the cost involved in producing and selling a product.

[SnowedIn]

I like the twisted ones. And I'd buy the taper candles -- they're getting harder and harder to find.

[RoseySarah]

Tapper? Can you give me an example?

[SnowedIn]

Taper. Like the ones in this picture but also solid colors. https://images.app.goo.gl/E7frgsAXh9pbKkPN6

[RoseySarah]

Good I thought those but I so was not sure!
They are so hard to find. I guess cause they get knocked over by people and cause fires?

[SnowedIn]

Lol probably less fires as they're very formal and also require actual candle holders. So with people hosting less formal events and people not buying or being gifted candlesticks, they're harder to find. We use them in our house at Christmas mostly, but we got a pair of Tiffany crystal candlesticks for our wedding and like tapers in those.

[RoseySarah]

They are so festive been looking for red ones which started this all

[SnowedIn]

Yessssssssssssss! 🙂

[Agape93]

Make an etsy shop and start up as an LLC.

Personally I love pine scented candles that don't smell like chemicals.

[RoseySarah]

Thanks for the wonderful advice!
Right now working on a business bank account!

[Agape93]

Good job! 👍 you can do it! When you finish your page, send me the link so I can check it out

[RoseySarah]

Thanks I'll try right now seeing what store to sell it on? Which one takes the lowest cut for the best tools to help.

Have you ever done a store?

[Agape93]

Nope. Used to do pressure washing, but that was under the table lol

[RoseySarah]

Lol I did babysitting with my older sister

[Agape93]

Lol oh god. I couldn't do it. I fucking hate kids xD

[RoseySarah]

They are annoying now I can't just spoiled kids whose parents won't let you say no!

Really the last 2 jobs I helped with the parents had a list of words we could not say! At the top was no!

Got so bad we left! Like flat out left those kids were so awful and touchy!

[Agape93]

I don't blame you. I have the maternal instincts of a brick. I legit told a woman with a crying baby, to just drop it until it stops.

[RoseySarah]

Lol right sometimes just make it stop. But a spanking would help... No it is abuse 🚫

Your 10 year old is rolling around on the ground screening abuse is needed lol. What if he runs into the street...

[RoseySarah]

So don't want kids but my man does sometimes

[Agape93]

I can't give anyone kids anymore. I wouldn't even if they wanted that. They're welcome to knock someone else up, but it won't be me carrying that god awful parasite

[RoseySarah]

Lol so understand and I'm sorry I can't or did you make it that way?

[Agape93]

I made it that way. Partial hysterectomy

[RoseySarah]

Good for you! Sadly I may be needing a whole one! Depends which doctor I ask.

[Agape93]

Don't let em lie to you. It is NOT illegal to do it on someone. I looked at several doctors to get it done and ended up paying on under the table, in cash, to finally get it done.

[RoseySarah]

No no just them having no idea what is wrong with me and being dumb!

Like if I wanted it done! My hubby would do it. He is the only man touching my fertility!

[Agape93]

I hate how so many are condescending.

[RoseySarah]

And rude like been waiting 2 or 3 hours and you can only spend 2 seconds with me!

Let alone the 2 months I waited for an appointment and you decide you instantly know what is best for me?

[Agape93]

I even told one I was a lesbian and had 0 interest in a man, and his ass still lied and said I needed to have 2 kids and my husband's permission. Fucking liar :/

[RoseySarah]

What?
Like o yes you can tell that from my walk.

Why 2 kids?
Lol husbands permission so old school... Talk it over with him yes but not his permission.

Medical needs to catch up with the times... doctors are so school brain washed like homeschooled kids.

[AmeerX]

I like to order if you can make Candle 🏘️ houses

[RoseySarah]

Hanks great idea!

[SawerBrown]

Long burning scented candles

[RoseySarah]

So boring ones 😔