12 Most Candle Making & Business Questions in 2025 (Answered)

The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: https://go.craftsy.com/wadeblacktiebarn2/ Wondering how much fragrance oil to use in your candles? Or why your candle has no scent when burning? In this video, I’m answering the top 12 candle making questions people are Googling in 2025—from wax types and wick sizing to pricing, legal setup, and curing time. These are the most frequently asked questions I see from new candle makers, hobbyists, and small business owners—and I’m giving you real answers based on real testing and experience. 🔥 Mentioned videos: → Candle Business in 2025: https://youtu.be/ILWtZBQjN_0 → Supplies: https://youtu.be/ntiRmBSz8Qs → Wick Testing 101: https://youtu.be/pHNaamEw0As ➕ Supplies & resources: https://www.blacktiebarn.com 00:00 - 12 Candle FAQs 00:45 - Candle FAQ #1 02:42 - Improve your skills 04:15 - Candle FAQ #2 07:06 - Candle FAQ #3 11:18 - Candle FAQ #5 12:14 - Candle FAQ #6 13:28 - Candle FAQ #7 15:09 - Candle FAQ #8 20:21 - Candle FAQ #9 21:26 - Candle FAQ #10 22:57 - Candle FAQ #11 23:58 - Candle FAQ #12 OTHER RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------ 💡 Don't Miss Out on New Products, Sales & Announcements 💡 SMS signup: https://blacktiebarn.attn.tv/p/BIj/landing-page Email Signup: https://blacktiebarn.attn.tv/p/zO8/landing-page Subscribe to Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 Craftybase (recipes, orders, bookkeeping, inventory): https://craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285.284c79&ref=blacktiebarn CraftyBase Overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvsQeqC-zo&t=1s SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------------- 🕯️ Candle Making 🕯️ Wax Melters: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/A3D2F42RV2X4ZA Fragrance Oils: https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/fragrance-oils Wicks (Premier 700 series): https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks Maksey (luxury woodwicks, vessels, wax, oils): https://makesy.com/?rfsn=6032176.58ffde7 Village Candle Supply (CA and USA): https://villagecraftandcandle.com/?ref=o6Tx5Q7x Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5 Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=6984104701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite Mixing Jugs for FO/Color ½ gallon - https://amzn.to/3FwMWMm Mixing Jugs for FO/Color 1 gallon - Piston Funnel - https://amzn.to/3FFxqh4 Respirator Mask: https://amzn.to/3reMwCw Color Wheel (for mixing dyes): https://amzn.to/3pdrUcj Wooden Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/39mUumz Plastic Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/2VcsYQk Probe Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3PDZhDi Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3q93rG4 Heat Gun (Variable temp settings): https://amzn.to/2JjvDoz Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33oLWYs Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/36cDcGI Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33pxSxJ Wax Melter with spout: https://amzn.to/3v5B7rv Pouring Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3V8yf87 Wick trimmer - https://amzn.to/3G0UzMr Wick Trimmer (w/base) - https://amzn.to/3G3zBNb Wood Wick Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3kBVOr4 Paper Plates (9”) for color testing/pitcher trivet: https://amzn.to/2Je8lRe Paper Plated (6”) for color testing: https://amzn.to/39osi2y Glass Measuring Cup (my favorite): https://amzn.to/37hxL8C Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/36ft8wM Glass Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/39lWf3b Pipettes: https://amzn.to/2JfOn8S 💰📦 BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE 📦💰 Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3b8Lqlk Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3xhmKzW Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): https://amzn.to/2Ts33qF Box Cutter: https://amzn.to/3IdYvKd Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/3dYUycW Packing/Shipping Tape: https://amzn.to/3u7Mb5Z Packing Peanuts (Environmental Friendly): https://amzn.to/2OJoUqB 📸 Photo & Video 📸 Camera Gear (Video and Products): https://amzn.to/3oNiaq2 Product Photo Light Box: https://amzn.to/3v0haT7 Mevo Multi Stream Camera(s): https://amzn.to/3S6g3e0 🤵 Follow Me/Us 🤵 Subscribe to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktiebarn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecandlemakingworkshop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco Website: https://www.blacktiebarn.com *Some links are affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission from purchases but will cost you nothing additional. Thanks for supporting the channel. *This video was sponsored by Craftsy" anywhere in the video description box