Soy & Beeswax Candle Making Handbook · How to Start a Homebased Profitable Candle Making Business by Hall, Rebecca -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Introduction

Soy Candles Beeswax candles

PART ONE Types of Candles

Types of Candles

Votive Candles Pillar Candles Molded Candles Taper Candles Container Candles Tea light Candles Floating Candles Dipped Candles Rolled Candles

Candle Making Equipment, Supplies, and Raw Materials

Beeswax

Brood wax Capping wax Cleaned yellow beeswax White Beeswax

Where to Find and Buy Beeswax Soy Wax Wicking

Wicks for Beeswax Candles Cored Wicks Square Wicks Flat Wicks Wicks for Soy Candles Wooden Wicks

Scents, Colors, and Additives

Adding Scent Adding Color Adding Additives Where to Purchase Essential Oils, Fragrance, Additives, and Color

Candle Making Equipment

Heat Source Pouring Pot Double Boiler Candy Thermometer, Dial Thermometer, or Digital Thermometer Digital Scale Molds and Containers

Safety in the Candle-Making Workspace

Set Up a Safe Workspace Safety with Fire and Wax 7 Additional Must Follow Safety Tips Safe Cleanup

Method 1 Method 2

Candle-Making Process and Techniques

6 Tips for Successfully Using Beeswax Recipe for Rolled Taper Candles from Beeswax Sheets Recipe for Beeswax Sheet Ornamental Candles

Side Note

Recipe for Beeswax Container Candles Recipe for Molded Votive Beeswax Candles Recipe for Beeswax Hand-Dipped Candles Tips for Successfully Using Soy Wax Recipe for Soy Container Candles

PART TWO The Business side of the Home-based Candle Business

3 Reasons to Start Your Candle Making Business

It’s Rewarding! Low Start-Up Costs Good Source of Supplemental or Main Income

Is It a Business or a Hobby?

Legal side of Your Business

Business Structure Three Main Types of Business Structures

Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation

Business License, Permits, and Zoning Keeping Records

Checking Account and Credit Card Stay Organized Business Cards Domain Name, Website, and Social Media Catalog, Product Descriptions, and Labels

Business Plan Inventory Management

Inventory

Promoting and Selling Your Candles

Selling Online Social Networking Sites Off Line and Local Sales

How to Price Your Candles Marketing, Branding, and Promoting Your Candles

4 Effective Marketing Ideas

In Review and Conclusion Last words Appendix – Articles of Incorporation Appendix –B Business Plan Appendix – C Sample Invoice