Candle making has low entry barriers, anyone with interest and creative skills can get started in the business. There are different types of candles ranging from Votive candles, Tapers, Container candles, Pillar candles, Decorative candles etc, with all variations in colors, shapes and fragrances. One has to differentiate the product by packing some uniqueness.
Low: Candle making can be started with low investment, the key requirements are Candle wax, Candle mold, Pouring pot, Thermometer, Wicks, Additives such as color and perfumes. If the candle making business is totally new, one can start by purchasing a standard candle making kit (start at $25 and upwards) which comes with all necessary material to try it out on low scale. The investment for candle making can be just few hundred dollars.
While candle making may be relatively easy and less expensive, the marketing can be challenging. One can use conventional sales channels like discount stores, gift shops, fairs, personal connections and online web store to sell the candles.
For routine candle making, you don’t need any special skills; most people learn-on-the-job and acquire knowledge. However, artistic skills and creative nature will go a long way in designing candles that will do well in market.
This job is perfect for people who are creative, love art, and have interest in creating things.
There is a wide price range for Candles starting from $2 to $3 for half a dozen to going upwards of $20 for speciality candles to $200 for highend artisan ones. Candle business will take a while to establish and grow, one should consider starting it as an auxillary business to begin with.
Candle business is estimated to be worth $2 billion, because of its universal appeal and low cost one can always get trial orders. One can also consider purchasing an existing Candle making franchise business.
Start in your own neighborhood and branch out into your community by participating in fairs, bake sales or any such local events. Speak to local gift stores and discount stores to carry the product, be ready to leave free samples and if the product is good the sales will follow.
Consider putting up an online websore or selling thru online market places like ebay, amazon, etc.
If you are new to candle making, consider starting small and trying your hand first. Research about business and a good place to start will be National Candle Association website http://www.candles.org/index.html.
There is wealth of information available online on candle making, some of the sites you can check are
http://www.candletech.com/
http://www.candlewic.com/default.asp
http://www.candles.org/index.html
The Internet or your local library has good information on how to start a candle making business. Type “starting a candle making business” on google or yahoo to get access to other useful information on internet.
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