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21 hours ago, BusyBee said:

It is true that it takes less investment capital to start a candle business compare to many other businesses, but that does not mean it is an easy business.  It takes years of experience, well preparation & perfect execution in order to succeed in any business, and candle business is no exception even though it look so simple.  No business owner is going to have fun when the business is not profitable, and you would need to know how to sell your candle to generate profits which is the hardest part of candle business.

 

First thing you need to check would be your city's regulations whether they are going to allow you to have a candle making business at your garage, and also check out business insurance rates.  Regulations are all different from a city to cities, county to counties & state to states.  So, don't rely on online people for this, and you must check with your own city or county departments.  Next step is to do marketing research and come up with marketing plan.  It would be better if you can write a business plan while you are doing that.  

 

You will need to take a look at electrical wax melters if you are thinking of making this into a business, but Presto 06006 will do for beginners. 

 

Good luck and have fun!  All the challenges will become fun when you are prepared well.

OK, what about melting the wax in the microwave?  Does that work to?  I've watched a few videos on it but not sure!

Hi everyone, 

I'm new to this whole candle making thing, but wanted to set up a little side business making candles and selling them just for fun.  I've always wanted to start a business but never knew what to do, so i thought i would try out candlemaking.  Anyone been in a similar position to me with some tips of how to be successful?

I have chosen to go with small container candles to start with. I want to keep costs very low to start with so any advice on where to get materials (wicks/wax etc) would be useful!

Also, i am making this in my garage and dont happen to have a hob/stove in there.  Would it work if i bought a portable hob and melted the wax on there?

Any suggestions/comments would be appreciated!

Or if thats a stupid idea let me know!😁😁