Ultimate Guide to Start A Candle Business in 2025 | Deep Dive with Black Tie Barn (comprehensive)

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/blacktiebarn2/ Join me in this deep dive into the world of starting and running a candle business. Looking for a comprehensive overview of how to get started, what to consider, tips and guidance along the way? Watch the video and check out all the resources below that go along with it. BEST Wax Melters: https://toautomelter.myshopify.com/BlackTieBarn Fragrance Oils: https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/fragrance-oils Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5 Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 Business Timeline/Roadmap: https://youtu.be/0uZOBlHW-DA Candle Making Tutorial for Beginners (at home): https://youtu.be/-CE0gM3ja98 Supplies: https://youtu.be/8n9rEYrRm7s Sell More then Candles: https://youtu.be/i7UhefpNNlk Niche & Theme: https://youtu.be/shMFpxoNlk4 All About Wicks: https://youtu.be/FVlsH3N4T3M Labels and Guidelines: https://youtu.be/6O9Mihd42ho 00:00 - Candle Business Roadmap & 2025 Intro 02:45 - Candles and baking 03:11 - Craftsy to add skills 05:20 - How I can help 09:17 - Why 2025 11:40 - Where's your head 16:05 - new business mindset pitfalls 18:47 - Business goals 21:06 - Candle Making wax 23:27 - Candle Wicks 29:02 - Candle Fragrances 33:45 - Candle jars and dyes 36:25 - Candle jar safety 37:40 - Wick Tools 41:21 - Candle Making process/guidance 45:32 - common candle making issues 52:00 - Pricing and costs 56:34 - Niche and theme 01:01:18 - 2025 Niche trends 01:07:20 - Legal steps overview 01:17:14 - Branding & Marketing 01:24:39 - Website/selling 01:27:56 - email 01:29:49 - Shopify & Etsy Tips 01:36:48 - Scaling your business 01:39:08 - More tips 01:41:15 - Your next 4 actions 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 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 🕯️ Candle Wicks: 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 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 Wooden Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/39mUumz 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 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 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 Aviditi White Mailing Boxes - Pack of 50, 5.5 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2: https://amzn.to/3d4Dbs0 📸 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.