Beginner's Candle Making Guide (Overview) | Materials, Process & Testing

This is sort of a candle making crash course for beginners to get you headed on the right track. We overview the supplies/materials, candle making process, testing, and some other important tips. This is NOT a tutorial. However, there are several of those here on this channel. This video is more of a Candle Making 101 type ... sort of a playful lecture. So sit back, take notes, and watch multiple times if you'd like. Its best to get the basics fundamentals in your head before just diving right in. RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------ Fragrance and Supplies: blacktiebarn.com Online Skill Classes (various useful topics): https://skillshare.eqcm.net/YV1KDB Best Variety of WAX MELTERS for All Makers: https://toautomelter.myshopify.com/BlackTieBarn 💡 Email Newsletter (candle making tips, resources, new content, etc.) 💡 https://black-tie-barn.myklpages.com/l/UBwm8z 🎬 Check Out These Videos 🎬 Candle Making Tutorial for Beginners: https://youtu.be/-CE0gM3ja98 Scent is King: https://youtu.be/s80lKpuFmQo Test Candle Making Tutorial: https://youtu.be/JDvwB8rZfck Candle Business Guide 2023: https://youtu.be/5HDUPFrkm9M All About Wicks: https://youtu.be/FVlsH3N4T3M Inspiration - Dude Candle: https://youtu.be/wRKkUlTvlwQ 00:00 - We all were beginners 01:30 - Materials/Inventory/Organization 25:34 - Scent Throw 28:00 - Candle Making Steps 37:56 - Candle Testing RESOURCES ----------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 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 Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------------- 🕯️ Candle Making 🕯️ Wicks (Premier 700 series): https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks Maksey (luxury woodwicks, vessels, wax, oils): https://makesy.com/?rfsn=6032176.58ffde7 Candle Tins: USA - https://oliicraft.co, Canada - https://oliicraft.ca (Use Discount Code to Save on these tins: BTB20OFF) 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 Honeycomb paper - https://amzn.to/3v01Upu 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 🤵 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 NOTE: This description and video may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!