PLANNING TO START A CANDLE BUSINESS? This Is How I Would Do It.

Watch Next! We build off of this video for 2023: https://youtu.be/5HDUPFrkm9M Considering starting a candle business in 2022 or maybe taking steps to improve it? If I were planning to start a candle business in 2022, this is how I would do it myself. This video details some of the things I would be thinking about, including; Making, Materials, Branding, Promotion, Business and strategies to start off strong and set myself up for success. I have been running my candle business for over a decade, but if I was starting over... I would follow this general plan. I have several other videos diving into the details of many of the topics in this video. Some linked below, others can be found in the video section of this channel. I hope you enjoy. RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------ Best Variety of WAX MELTERS for All Makers: https://toautomelter.myshopify.com/BlackTieBarn 💡 Email Newsletter (candle making tips, resources, new content, etc.) 💡 https://blacktiebarnworkshop.ck.page/ 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 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 Candle Tins: USA - https://oliicraft.co, Canada - https://oliicraft.ca (Use Discount Code to Save on these tins: BTB20OFF) 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 Wick Setter: https://www.candlescience.com/equipment/ez-wick-setter-single 💰📦 BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE 📦💰 Shopify (affiliate link): 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 White Shipping Box - Pack of 50, 6 x 4 x 3: https://amzn.to/3agrmxr White Shipping Box - Pack of 25, 6 x 4 x 4: https://amzn.to/2MN7okV 📸 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 💲💲 SHOW/BOOTH CHECKOUT SYSTEM 💲💲: Square Terminal (for laptop, no ipad needed): https://amzn.to/3UJm16t Square Stand (for use with iPad): https://amzn.to/3tDgWk2 Receipt Printer: https://amzn.to/3Xc9Ssr iPad: https://amzn.to/3AhEhM3 🤵 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 00:00 - Great time to start 01:09 - Making & Materials 10:56 - Branding & Promotion 14:39 - Business 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!