Candle parties are a great way to increase your profits!
Check out this valuable information about Candle Parties from CandleMaking.org.uk.
I think two of the best advantages they offer are new local customers that are likely to come back, and the fact that you get specific orders that are guaranteed sales.
If you think you are the kind of person who can host a 2-3 hours party, that it is definitely the way to go!
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Lori Beaty is a self-described candle-freak. Out shopping, her nose will lead her to the candle aisle, where she’ll spend long minutes sniffing, her brain dissecting the scent. When she and her husband moved from Texas to Fairview two years ago, she had an epiphany.
Smaller markets find their groove
I love these stories about people selling their candles in small markets. That's the way to go, and you can't overlook the amount of joy Lori Beaty is having making these candles and selling them, especially when you read about her humorous scents!
I hope you are enjoying yourself making candles at least as much as she does!
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Well, scratch no further, cause Candle Cauldron's Candle Making Dictionary is here to help.
Check it out for all your basic candle making terms.technorati tags:candle, making, dictionary, terms
For example, the differences between these Essential Oil classifications: top note, middle note and base not.
Wanna know? Read BellaOnline's Aromatherapy Basics for a good explanation.
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I love chunk candles.
So it was a double pleasure to me to find this new vertical rods twist to it:
Check out David Fisher's instructions from about.com to this beautiful thing.
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WOW! Take a look at these beautiful Japaneses candles:
Read this fascinating report about YoCo's visit to a traditional candle making workshop in Takashima. It is a fine piece of culture.
I bet one of your most common questions is: which wick goes with the wax I'm using?
If this is the case, this list is perfect for you. It has dozens of wax and wick matches, according to the candle type.
But don't forget, that whatever you end up using - write it down and keep it for your own reference. That is always the best way to go!
I found this segment on taper candles, and I really like one of the tips they have on how to turn a regular taper into a dripless one.
It is so simple!
Do you have all of those broken crayons the kids don't use anymore? Turn them into candles you can use or give as gifts.
Candle Making: recycling old crayons for fund raising or fun
Here's another fun idea for a interesting candle. I love it when there's a chance to recycle old stuff, instead of spending money on new material. Don't you?
Try giving this one a chance.
Always test your candles
You have just finished your last candle making project for the day. You've unplugged your candle wax melter, stored any excess wax and additives and washed all of your utensils. Your candles have cooled nicely you have stored them, boxed them or wrapped them for sale or to give as gifts...
Always test your candles - Candle making
One of the basic things of making candles is: test, test and test some more. If you are trying a new scent, wick or additive - check it out, see if it works, write it down. Does it smoke? Is the throw strong? How's the burning time?
This good article talks more about it.
Eran.
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Displaying candles that made yourself can be a great joy.
Just think how people will be impressed!
Here are great candle decorating tips for you.
I personally like displays with different shades of the same color, but these tips include also height suggestions, floating candles and more.
See for yourself.
Eran
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If you are only starting to make candles and looking for you first step, here's the best recommendation I can give you:
Candle Making Techniques has a great basics page full with details explanations, photos and everything you need to know to start making you own candles: double boiler, pillar, relief holes and much much more!
Give it a go!
Eran.
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I found some helpful scent mixing ideas from Nature Garden that you can use.
I never thought about Baby Powder as a scent for candles... Turns out, all you need to do is mix rose and vanilla!
Labeling your candles is required by law. Have you ever tried reading the law? Trust me, you need to be an expert in order to that.
"Normal people" can use Candle Cauldron's good guidelines to label your candles. These guidelines are more than what the law requires, but can be helpful to let your customer s understand exactly what the are buying.
Eran.
