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. Stay Up To Date (Black Tie Barn Email Newsletter Signup): https://mailchi.mp/a8004b62ed69/newsletter 🎬 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 ------------------------------------------------------ Chat/Consult With Wade Sign Up: https://koalendar.com/e/meet-with-wade 💡 Stay Up To Date (Black Tie Barn Email Newsletter Signup): https://mailchi.mp/a8004b62ed69/newsletter 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 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 🤵 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!