juaru5 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hello all,We've been doing candles for 3 years now. So far we've done very well. Not getting rich, but not putting all of the cash back in the business. We sell about 50% of our candles at craft shows in October - December. The rest through a network of "ladies" who sell at work, do home shows, etc...Anyway, while sitting (and standing) at the craft shows, I've noticed that at least 3 out of 4 people don't pay any attention to our candles at all. I understand that not everyone wants a candle and some of those who do love candles have a closet full. That being said, I'd like to try to get at least 1 of the 3 people who don't stop at our booth interested and I'm thinking of doing a melt and pour soap. I would use a soy based melt and pour. Nothing fancy, just soaps to match the candle scents we make (body safe, of course). Our candles are all left "natural", no color, and I would like to do the soap the same way. Do people want white soap? Anyone else just do soap and candles. To those with experience: Is it worth my trouble? Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.Thanks,John A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 You know I was thinking of doing the same. First I think I want to try a kit and make some as gifts to see how I do. I do candles as well. But I noticed also while at my craft shows this one vendor with soap was just jammed pack with customers. I think it might be a nice addition to ones line. Good luck with, I plan on rethinking the idea after the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juaru5 Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 I plan on rethinking the idea after the holidays.Me too. I'll have all Spring and Summer to perfect the soap. Hopefully, someone on the board is already doing it or tried it in the past and can give us some pointers!John A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My sales have increased since adding Melt and Pour soap, body butter, massage oil, shower gel and sugar scrubs to my site. When I held my craft shows, the bath and body sold more than the candles. I am doing CP soap now but not ready to start selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Adding soap and bnb gives people more reasoins to go into your booth and increases the chance of a sale. Some shows I sell very little, then others they tear up the soap/bnb and the candles sit. Would have missed that market entirely if I had not added. I say go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I do BB and I am wanting to learn to make candles so that I can add them to my line. I just want to give my customers more options. I think it is worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candles by DonnaMarie Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I was also thinking about adding soap after the Holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Once I get the candle thing down I think I might venture in M&P Bath Bombs and sprays...does this madness ever end? :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Once I get the candle thing down I think I might venture in M&P Bath Bombs and sprays...does this madness ever end? :tiptoe:NO!!! LOL!!I'm working on M&P soap right now. Currently just for friends and family, not a part of my business. But one never knows ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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