Nita Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 good afternoon,Does anyone on this site sell candles for a profit or is it just done for a hobby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalmcvea Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Ohhh TONS of these guys have their own business...you should look in the business section...and then there is ME...I am still learning and love doing it as a hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You will find a lot of us sell for profit. We have all kinds here from the little hobbiest to some major sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yep I don't know about the profit part though! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yep I don't know about the profit part though! LOLHee hee...good one Momma!Welcome Nita, keep reading. There is a wealth of information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilona Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 it is my hobby. I barely make a profit (actually I don't think I've made a profit yet!). I cover costs and give candles as gifts to everyone I know. It's a great way to make the postman, school teachers, the girls at the gym...etc all smile, especially when they are having a grumpy day. Nothing like a great smelling candle to cheer someone up.ilona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonShadow Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 In my case it's an expensive hobby disguised as a business....or is it...a low to no profit business disguised as a hobby? Either way...it's an addiction!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 PROFIT?!?! What? We are supposed to be making a profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nita Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Thanks for all that responded. I am new to this and was just wondering if i started to make candles and sold them if i would even get close to making a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked1 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 In my case it's an expensive hobby disguised as a business....or is it...a low to no profit business disguised as a hobby? Either way...it's an addiction!!!Ahh, yes....Perfectly put! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Thanks for all that responded. I am new to this and was just wondering if i started to make candles and sold them if i would even get close to making a profit.Profit? What profit. Every time I get a little ahead I find some thing new to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nita Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Any ideas of what kind of candle i should start off with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 What do you like to burn the most?That is the kind you should start with because you are going to be burning a lot of them. So you might as well enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nita Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 I mainly have container candles but i do like the way pillar candles look and the different things you can do with them. Gel candles are also a nice touch if they have embeds. About how long does it take to make the average candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Well if container candles are what you burn most that is the ones you should start with. If could take a while to perfect your candles. Little advice work at one kind at a time till you get that kind perfect before you start looking and making another kinds or you will end up not only wasting a lot of money but you can also get over whelmed very easily.I know you are looking at all these neat and pretty candle and are itching to try but learn to crawl before you learn to walk, and learn to walk before you learn to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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