Make and sell candles from home if you are creative,
have original ideas and want to start a home business, then candle making could
be just the thing for you. This business is ideal for people who enjoys craft,
has a creative flair and seeks perfection in all their works. It is a hobby
that is fast becoming a top home business because it is cost effective and also
a very popular product.
Working at home business does take some
determination to get it up and running because there are so many initial steps
to take before actually getting out there to sell candles,usually people
turning a hobby into a business love doing what they do and then neglect the
actual running of the business.You can easily make and sell candles to people,
stores or even online. Home-made candles is one of the most popular home based
businesses right now.It is simple, fun and profitable.
Making candle can be the perfect work at
home opportunity for you. With little start-up cost and a few ideas, you can
create the perfect product to sell for profit
There is an endless amount of creativity in candle
making, from choosing colors, shapes, and even scents. I highly recommend
taking a look at some great online resources and if you find it, its something
you want to do, purchase some beginner candle making kits and books for starting your own
small business
.
Since there are many varieties of candles you can make, do some research to see what type of candles you want to produce
and market. Once you've decided on the type of candles, you'll have to buy all
the tools needed to make them.
Some of the common requirements for
candle making
Wax (there is bees wax or paraffin), molds, scents,
wicks, dyes and something to melt the wax down in, like a pan. You will
also need a material called
gel candles, they are made of paraffin that are transparent
and consist of suspended decorative items and come in a container. They add
sophistication in the candle-making business. Once you have melted the wax you
are going to need to work quickly to make the candles before the wax cools. The
reason for this is that as the wax cools it becomes harder to work with. Once
you have melted the wax you may want to add some dyes or scented oils to the
wax. For dyes, one thing that works great is crayons.
The biggest risk that you face in making candle is
burning yourself. It is very easy to get burnt
because you will be handling hot wax, which can spill over onto you as
you are melting it or pouring it into
the molds. Use hot pads and other protective devices to protect yourself from
the hot wax.
The cost for moulds will range between $100 - $500
depending on the number you want to use.
Fragrances and dyes will take around $200. All the above cost really
depend on the quantity and quality of the candles you are making. The cost of
setting up a website will be between $300 {per year if you do it all your self}- $1,000 and more if you hire a web designer
to create it for you.
Candle-making is a good business to begin because it
requires a relatively low start-up cost and it's also simple to operate.
Another benefit is, once you start it, you will find this business fun and will
enjoy the work of your hands. You may want to try candle-making first as a
hobby and perfect your craft before beginning your business.
Income Potential:
As a part-time hobby, a candle business might earn you
$10,000 to $25,000 per year depending on how many candles you can make and
which marketing strategy you follow.
Building a candle business is going to take time
especially if you have chosen to make the candles yourself. Just remember that
a good business isn't born overnight, it takes time. Set daily goals for your business and celebrate the
small triumphs. Don't let a setback or an unmet goal keep you from reaching
your full potential.
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