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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
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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
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🕯️ 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
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco
Website: https://www.blacktiebarn.com
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