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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- At the world headquarters of BLK Sunflower in Lakewood, you’ll find hand-crafted luxe candles made by a staff of one.
Founder Jazmin Richards has become so adept at making large batches by herself, she’s practically ambidextrous.
"Sometimes I play and see if I can switch directions. Pat my head and rub my tummy,” she said. "I have poured every single candle."
If you’re counting, that’s more than 15,000 candles in about two years.
It's a far cry from how she imagined things would go. Initially, candle-making was just a hobby to relieve stress.
"I was like, ‘It would be cute if I could pay part of my rent, maybe my car note, maybe a phone bill, that would be nice,'" Richards said. "Then God said, ‘Hold my tequila. I have something else planned for you."
Within months of launching the business online, BLK Sunflower was featured by Cosmopolitan, People, Harper’s Bazaar, Sheen, and Elle.
"I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm doing it, I'm doing it!'" Richards said.
The “strawberries and cream” scented candle is her top seller. All the candles are vegan, cruelty-free, and burn for more than 75 hours. Each one is also infused with something extra.
"Energy is very important to me and I will not pour candles if I'm in a bad mood,” Richards said. "I want people to light my candles and be like, 'Why am I so happy? This is amazing.'"
She also hopes to spread a little inspiration to anyone else chasing a dream.
“No matter what you're thinking about doing, don't say 'Oh so many people are already doing that.' There's a lot of people making candles, too. But people aren't making your candles,” she said. "If I just sat back and waited for things to be perfect, I wouldn't be here right now."
A 9 ounce BLK Sunflower candle costs $36 and an 11-ounce candle is $42.
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I have thought about you over the years I’m happy for you congratulations
she is SO inspirational - i wish her all the luck in the world
Niiiiice
You’re boxes look amazing
Oh my GOODNESS, LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN! Such a lovely soul and wow, THANK YOU for the words of encouragement, even though it wasn't directed to me personally but the *SO What If Everyone's Doing Candles, ''They're Not YOUR Candles'' is such a positive & true advice for someone like myself. That's what has prevented me from taking the leap & I need to do my candle idea like I planned. For goodness sake I have the wax, alot, the huge double melt pot, wicks, the pretty jars, their box, as well as all the mailing stuff used and this great idea for how I plan to do the labels. Even got the domain name & page all ready n set. Definitely want to buy myself one of these candles, maybe several candles in my favorite scents.
Following you from Canada and inspired ...About to drive into candle business also...
What an amazing inspiration you are Jazmin
Thank you Jazmin….🙏🏾🖤
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Love the labels and boxes
Im on my way in starting my candle line and you are my inspiration!!!!
Started?
You inspired me to take a leap of faith to venture into this industry . I do appreciate your transparency and would like to learn more from you about vendors and the most efficient Jars . Thank you for such lovely insight into candle making industry .
You are so inspiring!! Thank you! :)
So inspiring!
Love you, Jaz
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Amazing 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Me too! I would love to know your vendor.
Great looking labels, do you print them yourself.
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Where do you order your labels and boxes from ?? Thank you
No candle maker will tell you where they get their products from. They’ve done a lot of work and research on their own to give it away.
How can I get started making candles.
Hi