This is YOUR competition

I think this article summaries the difference between the BIG candle companies and the human-sized candle makers and candle making businesses.

No more hand-made candles in Northern Lights Candles. A robotic machine is now doing the job. I guess it is now up to the "humans" to show what unique, special and different candles they can make, that no machine can duplicate.

Robotic Equipment Automates Candle Making Process for Northern Lights Candles
When Northern Lights Candles decided to make the transition from hand-made candles to automated product assembly, it turned to Alfred State College’s School of Applied Technology in Wellsville for assistance...

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Eran

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Using coffee and a food processor for making candles?

I love reading other people's advice and tips. You can learn so much from experience and share your knowledge.

This time it's Candle Cauldron Tools & Tricks page with the ever-lasting recommendation of the Presto Kitchen Kettle for melting wax, and of course the heat gun. But have you ever thought someone would recommend using a food processor? Read and find out!

On the tricks side, there are excellent ideas for testing colors, removing scents from molds and more. I especially like the tip on how to clear your nose after smelling too many candles: keep a jar of coffee grounds next to you or your craft show table. Sniffing it will allow you customers to keep appreciating the true scent of your candles.

Eran.

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Beautiful Decorated Candle

Before you read further, take a look at this amazing candle on the left. It is the creation of Autumn. Just beautiful!

This just goes to show that you can make your candles even more interesting by embellishing or adding things to them. It can also help make candles a more personalized gift.

Here are some embellishing candles tips from Fresh Cuts. Try them and add comment with some of your own.

Eran.

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