How many candle scents should I start with? Which ones?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- A few thoughts on how many fragrances you should start with and which ones you should have in your lineup.
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I love that you never hesitate to share your info and advice on starting our own candle business!
I've had sssooo many people from east coast to west coast who love and keep asking for candle sciences white sage and lavender. It's a huge hit. I also love it.
I hurd thats a good one for top sales rename it somthing good and put a side note thats what it is
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Dragonfly Moonrunner any future update with this?
@@dragonflymoonrunner872 how are you doing now?
Same. I'm more of a soaper and guitarist than anything, but I like candles, too.
This has been my number one question, thanks for sharing.
I just came across your video today and I can’t wait to make my own candles. Thank you for this😊
Thank you so so much for these tips! I was already leaning towards these 4 basic scents but I wasn’t sure. Awesome!
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for making this information available.
Thank you for this, Jeff! I was wondering what scents to start off with! Love your videos!
I like this channel alot and how generous Jeff is with sharing information. I dont skip the ads! Thanks Jeff
Very helpful. Thank you for generously sharing your wisdom and expertise. Mucho Gracias
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I appreciate what you do, please continue to inspire❤
Grapefruit Mangosteen from Candle Science is an awesome fragrance.
I just started candle making and I am amazed by all.those scents on Candle science
Thank you so much for this video! Recently posted a question about this on the DIY Facebook group 🙂
@ Standley your amazing for sharing 💗
Thank you, Standley. Greetings from Pretoria, South Africa.
Your videos are a blessing❤️
Love your videos, very helpful!
Thanks for the video I really want to start this business because I love candles and want to work for myself to spend more time with my toddler..
me too. 2020! we got this.
Coco Grant its honestly a fun hobby, I just started and I enjoy it, I write EVERYTHING down all my trials and errors‼️ you got it GF just have fun with it, Invest in yourself!!
I appreciate all this information! I'm going to start selling my own blend of candles so Im super excited after watching your videos! Thank you!
Hi, from Spain¡¡
Thks a lot for your tutorials, are very useful¡¡😍
The Flaming Candle's Coffee House is a good one imo!
I am new to candle making but i will say for a floral scent the English Garden by candle science smells like you are walking through a field of wildflowers. And the black ice type from the flaming candle co is my husbands favorite so far.
Thanks for the tips!
I don't make candles, yet...but I love coffee scents, something coffee/latte/cafe related would mix great with smells like chocolate, vanilla, or caramel. I know those are what me and my friends usually go for, then it's tropical stuff, followed by baked goods scents like pie, brownies, etc.
I make candles and coffee swirl is my sons favorite. He orders it everytime.
Love you videos. I was looking at your logo. You may want to consider making the 'Handcrafted' smaller and centered with the top name.
Just came across your channel and fell down the rabbit hole of binge watching your videos. You provide so much info, which is very helpful. Just a note, perhaps add some subtitles when you’re listing off names, ingredients etc. Takes a few moments and I’m sure will save you from answering repeated questions like “where can I get that scent?” They will probably still ask anyway lol....
I got excited when I heard you mention Plumeria 😁 that is one of my best sellers!! Thank you for another awesome video, Jeff!!
Christine McGee Thank you! I love plumeria!
Thank you it was really helpful 🌹
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!!! I’m trying to start off with 6 different scents. 🙂 Besides Candle Science, what other brand is your 2nd choice for fragrances? I’m from the Virgin Islands and it’s extremely limited when it comes to purchasing candles or supplies. I have started testing my soy 415 candles as of last week but Candle Science products to ship here is a problem. I have ordered fragrances from The Nature’s Garden and will like another option as well. I feel where I’m located with proper advertising my candles WILL sell since it’s a small community and it will save people time and money to buy it since it’s a home based product. ❤️
I love the music haha 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
My go to scent is French lavender, Pumpkin cookie crunch, pineapple sage, jungle love, Asian sandalwood, Island Nectar, and Wholesale Suppliers Plus Margarita Lime
Most of my oils come from The Candle Makers store one scent that I thought that would not do well is a Coconut Honeysuckle and Passion fruit it’s smells so good
Hello what wholesaler do you buy the fragrances you mentioned
Hi there! I just started my candle biz a couple months ago but I wanted to share that, in the citrus category, the new Candle Science fragrance Sparkling Grapefruit has been selling very well. It is a very refreshing scent. Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us!
I just got this one and I like it quite a bit too
Thank you I am in love with the grapefruit scent from Nest Candles, I want to make my own candles and wanted to create one like that, thank s for sharing!
Have you a video on the best scents for Christmas?
Great information, tfs🙏
Clean linens is also a good one
I'm new trying to do my research on how to make candles and scented candles as i want to start a candle business
I make massage candles and two of my scents are Jamaica Me Crazy and Sex on the Beach. I knew I picked some good ones. Thank you.
Where did you buy your two oils?
@@rosemary44128 I buy from the flaming candle because the shipping is less for my area. Most people buy from candle science. And there's a few other places too.
If you mind sharing your recipe, I’m thinking of doing messages candles also.
For one of my earthy scents i found people love pine/cedar and amber&oud
I have 5 scents to start off with and 1 spring/ summer special. Vanilla, Macintosh Apple, Caribbean Teakwood, Nag Champa, Japanese Cherry Blossom and my spring/summer scent is Coconut Lime that I call Margaritaville 💚 Trying to narrow it down to those was such a difficult decision! There are so many good ones, I tested about 20 different fragrances. I think I will probably add Mahogany Coconut, it’s a really good one too! I also am still looking for a good Strawberry.
Ashley Hill Hello. I’ve been at this for about 3 years now. So wanted to chime in to help you out a bit with your strawberry. The absolute best strawberry that I have found to date that doesn’t smell like a strawberry chapstick or hard candy is either Sun Ripened Strawberry (421) from Wholesale Supplies Plus or Sweet Strawberry from The Flaming Candle. But if your looking for the most fresh picked kind of strawberry my favorite is Sun Ripened. Now it is about $40 a lb. but I wait until they have their 25% off sale and get what I need then. So instead of $40 I get it for $30. I know that may sound like a lot but it’s worth every penny! PLUS, at WSP anything over $25 is free shipping. You do still pay a handling fee but it’s worth it to me. The Sweet Strawberry which is a Yankee Type is $18.49 lb. Anyways, just thought I’d toss in my cents. Have a great day! 😇
inkyimpressions thank you so much this is very helpful! I love the flaming candle so I will have to try that one!
Ashley Hill That’s a great starting list! Caribbean teakwood is a big seller and nag champa is solid as well
Standley Handcrafted yes I LOVE Nag Champa 😋😍 the Caribbean Teakwood reminds me of a sexy man 😂❤️
Pumpkin Spice ANYTHING !! For me, it actually sold in areas you wouldn't think it would " go " ( like in the south where we were wearing shorts on Christmas Day ) . I think a lot of people burn it to make up for the fact it's either too hot to drink something hot, or they just want that feeling of being " in " if they don't have a SB or something like that around. And, in some cases, not all, it reminds snowbirds down here, of colder, crisp falls and winters they no longer have.
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Where did you get the fragrance?
I'm from the UK and starting a small business, my research shows Dewberry sell's well here. It's warm and fruity.
Me too, well just starting - how is everything going for you?
To start I’m going with fresh linen and wild lemon grass as my first two as I prefer fresh/clean year round scents and that seems to be the norm in my area too. Food scented candles don’t seem to be quite as popular in Ireland as they are in America but I’ll probably expand into a couple of those too anyway at some point
FWIW, I'm American and I hate gourmand (food) scented candles. They always sell so fake and overly sweet.
I'm an American and I can honestly say I can't friggin stand food smell candles. This is my issue when finding a vanilla scent.
I'm just trying to make gifts. This is nice info even for that. But I'll note that it's hard to find supplies, way more aimed in bulk (60 count versus 12 count) or fragrances out of 4oz only still in 16oz. I'll hold out on finances, but I'm not planning 60 gift candles and I'd like to be able to put a few things together. So scent choice is important on versatility and universal appeal.
I am starting new in this field seeing your videos I got lots of great advice . Thank you for your great video clips. Now my query is in a cup of 3.5 inch width and 4inch height cup what would be the right wick size and wood wick size ?? Thank you 👍
Jeff, on a good farmer's market how many cases of candles do you usually bring with you?
What is the difference between all the Vanilla smells you mentioned? i have no idea, could you make a video about it?
Thanks for this one . Pls could u do a video on packaging .
Definitely
Theres a candle bath and body works sold two years ago called Pomander. MY FAVORUTE SMELL OF ALL TIME MY GOODNESS! they don't sell it anymore and I've been wanting to recreate it but am unsure of the essential oils they used in it.
Have you tried to find the smell elsahere? It is such a famous expression...
Definitely loving your videos
I made beeswax candles in glass votive containers with hemp wicks. The candles work but, after burning a while, the glass gets really hot.
Jeff, is there a fix for wet spots in a candle poured in a clear container? I enjoy your tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
Dr. W. Octavia MalVeaux Dent Once they’re poured you can run a heat gun over them and fix some.
Before pouring some people will heat their jars and you can also reduce them by pouring a little cooler.
They’re almost impossible to completely eliminate with wax contracting as it cools but you can reduce them a little.
You're a God Send...
Did you say Cinamon vanilla ? 😉
How do you handle customers who buy something and don’t like the scent they picked and want to exchange ? Shipping is my biggest question ... how do you handle it so they don’t have you send and exchange send and exchange ?
Hi, again from Spain¡¡
Please, where can I buy the boxes for 1, 2 or 4 candles?? Using jars like yours, for example
Thanks Standley¡🤗🤗
ummm....learning while grooving to the background music🤗. thank you!
What would u say is the hardest part of soy wax candles. I'm a beginner and I need all info you could spare. New subscriber 🙃
should i start sampling 1oz fragrances from different stores or should i just go straight in and buy the bigger bottles on the scents i think would sell best?
How long do you let it cure before you test it?
Hi I’m planning on starting my own candle business and I had a question, do you recommend fragrance oils or essential oils?
Can you spray paint the candle jar from the inside?
Advice on prices on4, 8, and 12 oz? I have plant based soy and pricey oils. Thanks
Hi Stanley, I have a teacup (fill weight would probably be about 7 oz), because of how it’s shaped, how would I measure to get the wick size? I’m thinking it would be top inner edge diameter? Please correct me if i’m wrong. Thanks for your help!
In one of your video I think you mentioned something about having a problem with a vinilla, I have look back to try to find it but wasn’t able to….
I used candle science very vanilla
And they smell great but for some reason the whole batch I tested would barely flame.. they all burned longer than any other but always had a very small flame, and I had done them at 8% ….this has been only one I’ve had any problems with…also I am using 440 soy
Did I do something wrong or what ?
What type of fragrances will be ok for a hot country like Nigeria most people here like strong fragrances
Rose scent is popular in the U.K..
I love rose
What do you think about Rose
Have you tried mixing two cents together
thank you
Do I need to get a business license first before I start my candle business?
How many vessels should you start with?
Apple Cider scented candles
I want to have a focus to my scents. Since I am from Egypt, I thought of making my candles with scents from that area, like the beach and popular fruits from the area like dates. Is that a good idea or does it limit the variety for the customers?
Sounds good to me.
Do you know of any suppliers that do international shipping? (I'm in Taiwan)
I need to find a good coconut wax yo use with both my candles and wax melts. Or do you recommend that i use 2 different waxes? Cause im struggling bad. I bought alot of coconut 83 i believe and i dont like it. It will not hold fragrance oils well and when it sits up you have white streaks in them. Im scared to even try a candle in it. Can you plz help me cause i have tried alot of waxes. Now im kinda stuck with with i got and need to use it to make enough money to buy more.
Thank you I thought I need more like 12 T^T
cinnamon stick or cinnamon red hot from candlescience?
Hi. I’ve been dabbling with making candles for about 4 mos now. So far I have not been successful in finding the right wick size for the vessel type and soy wax or fragrance scent throw. Sometimes the wick will start out with a real nice flame only to fizzle away to almost nothing. I buy my supplies from Amazon because of the free shipping but I’m not sure if the wax and essential oils they offer are equivalent to those of professional candle supplies companies. I really enjoy making the candles and I want to get really good results for my money. What are your thoughts on this?
I would definitely check the wick guide on Candle Science and get some wicks there for sure.
When mixing scents do you use equal parts of each?
It depends on what you're going for. I mix all ratios.
If you want more vanilla than cinnamon, then add 75% vanilla and 25% cinnamon. It's what ever you want the dominate scent to be
Long story short is I'm trying to find out the thread count/size on the difference Frangrance Oil bottles from different companies mainly Candlescience FO bottles and CandleWic FO bottles.
Would you happen to know if on can swap the tops from the 2 different companies and have them close without spillage(not saying I'll ever do this) becasue if I have to spend extra money on pipettes or have spillage while pouring out FO for smaller batches, I might as well spend a few extra pennies I'll just grab some 24-410 squirt tops caps(that size works with CS 1oz and 4oz bottles)but didn't know if I needed to order 2 difference sizes or if all the FO bottle tops have the same thread size
Great video. What size candles are your best sellers? I've made about 3 dozen candles so far with labels and several different scents. I haven't tried selling any yet but i'd like to. Mine are mostly 16 ounce candles and i wanted to try to sell them for $12-14 but someone told me no one would pay that much because you can buy candles at Walmart etc for $6 or $8. What do you think?
AchillesWrath1 please don’t let anyone compare you to Walmart candles
And honestly I think $12-$14 for a 16oz candle is selling yourself short
I sell my 6 oz tins for $9
Check out Etsy! You'll see that 16oz homemade candles sell for at least $15 or more. Don't listen to anyone unless they're successful at selling candles =)
Hi! You have to sell your candle mor than $20, I know sounds too much now but you will need money for markets, web site, adds, shippings, etc. Always the smaller candles are the best sellers. Some people don't appreciate handmade products, it is fine, just put your energy in looking people who loves good candles and support small businesses. Good luck!!
I know it sounds like a lot but if someone wants to be cheap they can buy low quality headache inducing wal mart candles. Some people are looking for quality candles and will pay that much for handmade better ones. ESP on Etsy I see what prices others are charging and they seem pricey but lots of people are buying them you can see number of customers and reviews
Hike up that price, and focus on quality candles! you can't let others try to hold you down. Yeah, Walmart candles may sell for cheap, but you also get basic, generic fragrances, and toxic wicks. I've gotten dollar store candles that have nothing but tunneling too, plus the scents were way off to what the candle says it was supposed to smell like. Keep you eyes on your target market. Me personally, I plan to sell my 16.5 oz candles for close to $30. I'm marketing towards health conscious people who are also looking for unique fragrances. My market is not people who get all their candles from Walmart. Really, you should do your research. Look at what your competitors are selling their candles for. Go off of your base price (which is how much it cost to make the candle, including your time for making it. Take that price, times it by two, then take that price, and times it by two again. Then hike your prices up based off of what your Target Market, would pay, and what your competitors are selling for. Find your Niche. Something that people can't just get anywhere. (For me, I'm selling geeky witch candles to geeky witches. So... Yeah. Find who you want to sell to. Avoid that "Dollar Store Stigma"! Also, add things to the candle, or package that will justify the price in the eyes of your customers, such as nice packaging, maybe wooden wicks if you can afford it. Get creative.
I started with 15 scents making 7oz jars two weeks ago....have not sold a single candle. lol, I bought the Eternal Essence Oils due to the wild mixes they have, ($6 for 1oz bottle) for the candles, I ran across Candle Science and they seem to just have basic scents, but they are $3 for a 1oz. Thinking about changing to Candle Science...
How is your business doing?
@@marcin4922 Going slow, Candle market is just so oversaturated it's not even funny, and would not recommend anyone to try to get into it. I have Candles in Thrift Stores along with 20 other people and sell around 5 a week.
Have you ever changed the scents of your original candles?
What is the best way to keep track of inventory?
quinthea lewis I keep track on my website, Shopify.
You can also use Microsoft Excel or Googles version.
@@StandleyHandcrafted Thanks
I'd say 3 max if you use all natural ingredients and non toxic candles.. because a good pure essential oil for candles cost a lot.
What about lavender and vanilla blend
toccara mosley That’s a great blend and a good thing about having these scents. You can mix all of these and come up with twice as many
Lavender vanilla
Cinnamon vanilla
Driftwood vanilla
I can't wait to start I'm a newbie with candle making and have looked at allot of your videos I want the best wax that gives a great scents throw hot and cold I'm in between parasoya or paracoconut because I was told it has the highest %with fragrance
I have a soy lavender vanilla with white woods and it smells soooooo good. Literally my favorite scent combo
Where do you get your fragrances
Mrs. Mack Candle Science, Lone Star, Natures Garden are all good resources. 😃
what supplier do you use for packaging?
please answer....
Hak Hinton I package myself at home. I keep all boxes and packing peanuts from supplies in order and reuse them.
@@StandleyHandcrafted i sent you a email inquiring about your wholesale.
I'm a newbie with candle making and my question is this... how do you make sure your candles smell identical when using a particular scent in each candle ? thanks
...ratios?
I am just starting out, I keep a post it for each candle noting every measurement and temperature used, I write how many oz of each scent I put and at what temp so I can replicate it if it’s good and avoid if it doesn’t smell strong enough . I bought a digital kitchen scale off amazon for like $10 to do this
1oz of fragrance oil for 1 lbs of wax. Meaning that for 4lbs of wax you'll use 4oz of fragrance oil.
I'm in the Caribbean have no idea what scent to start with
Really liked this video on fragrances, i'm in Australia and never heard of any of these you mentioned. Is it possible to advise where i might start looking to acquire/research some of these fragrances.
Chris Woodyatt I think you will need to go on Google and find a supplier in Australia, good luck!
I started with 5 -10
Hi.. I am from India so I find it very hard to find good, trustworthy sources like CandleScience here. I would like to make Aromatherapy candles which has actual mental and physical benefits. Now do you think I should fragrance oils for the purpose or should I just stick to essential oils? Thanks
Hi. Have you made candles in India?
Hi there , i was wondering do you ever mix pure aromatherapy oils in with fragrance oils ..
Why not just use essential oils bought from a store that supplies candle makers of you're gonna do that?
I also wonder about that... they are very expensive, but I love their natural aromas and healing properties...
Also, is it a waste of time to do colored candles? I've been debating if it's worth the extra time and cost. Do people really care if the're colored and do they sell better then plain white? All of mine are colored but im not sure if it's worth the time and effort cleanup etc.
AchillesWrath1
I find my colored candles sell better
AchillesWrath1 Coloring your candles is a personal preference and can be good or bad based on area.
I don’t color mine at all, I like the natural look
AchillesWrath1 I prefer them natural look! But do both kind and check what sales better 😃
Some people may find white is classier but dye can personalize and give a more unique look. It’s pretty cheap to buy some dye square and just shave a little into the wax you really don’t need a lot to dye a ton of wax
I plan on doing mainly white and do 2 or 3 signature candles in color in the future.
I have a question, what is your recommendation in mixing fragrances in Soy Wax. You have any suggestions?
I add around 1.5oz to 1lb of wax and I mix my oils at lower temps.
How many of each scent should I make for the launch of my business?
Brittney, you should listen to the video from the beginning because it answered your question.
@@staciemarie5859 omg lol 😆
Well I’m passed that. I’m at 20 😆 but I love making candles and I have to be different.
Hopefulbond I’ve got a ton now too. Lol
Having a solid base as a beginner is great!
Standley Handcrafted I want to run bath and body works out of business 😆 j/k or at least come in #2
@@Machenziethemodel just kidding my butt, you better rock out girl!!! lol
It blew my mind when i found out vanilla was one of the best selling scents, because personally, thats my least favorite. Lol