Newbie Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hello everyone ! My wife and I are looking into making candles...both for fun and for a little extra $$. We were wondering if there are any really nice starter kits that have a lot of 'bang for the buck'. Or...if starter kits are NOT the way to go??...apparently we need some advice. Any good tips would be greatly appreciated.Thank you, Your friendly neighborhood NEWBIES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyofsoycandle Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hi! I think a kit is a good way to go in my opinion. Peaks has some really great kits that are a really good deal. You could check them out and see what you think. HTHhttp://www.peakcandle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PCMS&Category_Code=KIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisha Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hi. I'm a newbie too. I just posted a topic on this yesterday. I got the advice that starter kits can be good to get your feet wet and figure out what you want to do. I wanted to make container candles and just ordered a starter kit from Peak. It was about $60 including shipping. Has everything you need except a scale(I'm too new to even know if I need one) I just ordered it today. I'll be back to post how everything goes with my first candle EVER:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Wow! That's cheaper than I thought it'd be. THANK YOU:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Good luck, Trisha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Welcome to the board Decide which type of candles you want to make the most, first, then get a starter kit for them. Definately a good way to get the feel of it.Just keep in mind, this is a very expensive hobby and often takes a year or two to even break even. If you're looking to make money quick, this probably isn't the way to go. If you're doing it because you love candles, then you have a good chance at making it. Putting the obsessive addiction aside, suppiles aren't cheap, and the testing process burns a lot of those initial supplies up. Then when the addiction hits.... you can just kiss your bank account goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 OH wow...Scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttachedTofive Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I've been making candles for four years now and it's a great hobby. I basically make enough $$ to buy more candle stuff to feed my addiction. I love atwixend.com, they have fabulous customer service. They also have great starter kits with thorough instructions (and video) http://www.atwixend.com/category.php?starterkits I primarily make container candles but I enjoy doing votives periodically as well.Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I'm not trying to scare ya'll off. I hope I haven't. It's just better to have an idea what you're facing going into it. At least, IMO. I had no clue how expensive it would be in the beginning, but then I was doing it for a hobby. It just became a very expensive hobby, so I'm starting to sell in hopes of supporting it some. Read through the board here and the archives of the old one. The more knowledge you have, the better armed you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Ditto on expensive hobby!! I've been at it for little over a year and sell a few here & there...all special orders. I have a couple friends that are candle addicts and they were more that happy to pay cost plus a little for my testers which helped out a lot on the initial expense. When the candles burned wrong, they'd just give them back for remelt & rewicking with no cost to them but great practice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Welcome! Get a starter kit to see if you even LIKE making candles, and go from there. Just be prepared for a LONG road of testing, tweaking, retesting, tweaking, testing, and testing again before you start to sell. ($$$$$) Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted October 28, 2005 Author Share Posted October 28, 2005 Thank you for your imputs, everyone. I guess we'll give it a shot...maybe after we get taxes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 HI to all the newbies and welcome to Candletech!!!! When I first started it was with Peaks Pillar Kit and you get alot of things for your money that will get you started,,so far I see that Peaks is the way to go and the cheapest in the long run. This is an expensive hobby but is very rewarding @ the same time,,,Read the Board and the F&Q thread,,take notes,,notes and more notes,,,Read ALOT. when you do make your candles write down EVERY thing you did so you have the information on what you did and I mean down to last ity bit of Info even if you think its not important, write it down. There are alot of us here so please do not be afraid to ask questions and there are NO stupid questions!!!! Welcome to your new ADDICTION,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I think you have gotten some great tips already, I just wanted to say hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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