I tried to save money by making things myself for my gift store..candles seemed easy...i made them in girl scouts LOL Seriously though, it found me, its my destiny not my passion nor interest. It all came naturally to me and It had to make me money, it was a cost saving idea. It has paid my income and expenses in all of the 12 years Ive been doin this. I was never a candle person, I only bought them to cover up the smell of the dog. Never had them in my home or anything, needless to say, I still dont have any candles in my home. If I want to look at a candle I will go to my shop, if I want to smell them, I will sniff out my work clothes. I am probably the opposite of the other 99% on here, sorry to say...everyone has their unique story.