How Much Inventory Do I Need To Begin Selling Candles? | How Long Should I Cure My Candles?
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
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2021 is right around the corner and I know many of your working hard now to perfect your craft so you can open for business next year! However, starting a small candle business is more than just making candles. You have to manage as well - and that includes trying to determine your initial inventory so that you can be ready for orders. Well, we are getting into that today! Enjoy 😊
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What’s up everyone...Hope you all had a good week!
I know many of you are gearing up to start your small candle business next year...how many scents do you plan to start with?! Let’s chat!
@@camiamaxwell6924 congratulations!!
@Destiny Hope Cosmetics Great!
14 😩
@@dreamarie7394 Go!!! I now have 10 - just released 3 more scents :) My total line with most likely be 15 and I am good hahaha! Plus holiday and seasonal scents which are super fun!
I am going to launch with the recommended 6 and then do seasonal/drop in scents. Doing a lot of research and experimenting now. My goal is to launch in April 2021
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and Happy Holidays!! Thank you I look forward to your videos!!!
Thank you. You are so so helpful because you answered all my questions that I needed answers to. Thanks again 😁
I love all your videos. They have truly been helpful. Thank you.
Thank you!! This is so straight to the point and answered so many of my questions I'm stewing on before I jump in!! Bless you💖💖
You are amazing for sharing. I can tell you are a genuine person and im sure your business reflects that. Thank you for sharing these tips❤
Another great video Paris! Thank you for sharing your wisedom!
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video, so helpful (all your videos are)
On time! Thank you!!!
You're always so helpful! Thank you so much for the advice 💕😁
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tea Sis! I plan on starting my candle biz in 2021!
Yasssss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Omg, it's the info for me!!! Well NEEDED!!
Glad to help!
I just love the way you explain everything when I have problems I always look you up and there is my answer I
just want to say thank you
Thank you so much❤️
I’m excited I really enjoy your videos and explain in simple terms to understand
Thanks you!
Paris, I watched this video very carefully. I think you were nervous for the first time, lol! It's hard to give advice to new business owners, it truly is. You want to give accurate info! However there is nothing like experimenting with your own supplies. Everyone's is slightly different from type of wax, to fragrance supplier, wicks chosen all the way to cure time and packaging. I've told people in the past that you really just have to do you. Do your best work and research and you'll come out fine. I hope every candle maker out there has a successful new year in 2021. Love your videos and always look forward to the next one. You did awesome!
Thank you for your videos! They really helpful and informative ) I'm just about starting my small candle business :) so I found a lot of advice on your channel!
Thank you😊😊
I’m starting with 3 scents at the very start as I’m still young and in school. Launching in a few days already
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Awesome!! So happy for you!
Hoping for an update after a solid year! Hows it looking buddy?
Thank you for sharing I will be launching my candle business ASAP and you've helped tremendously. 💜💜
Great - glad to help!
Loved this Lady C!!!
❤️
Very informative! Thank you for sharing the knowledge that you’ve gained along your journey in the candle making world. I plan on starting with 4-6 scents and gifting the first batch to friends and family in exchange for their help in getting my candles out there. They will have to post a video, pass the word, etc.
Thanks again for the info💞
Great way to start 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Helpful iam finna start my candle making business in mid August and I am very excited
Prayers and blessing to you as well .Blessing be upon you as well.
Same to you❤️
Thank you for this great video. I just subscribed 🎉
Thank you for providing this valuable information! I asked this on your previous video. I wish I watched this first ..LOL.
I have been making candles as a hobby for about 10 years now and I love it. I give more away then I sell. But I am ready to take it to the next level. I found your videos on RUclips and I am in love. I am so glad I found you. I have so many questions. But I will just keep watching your videos. Thank you
Awww yessss welcome to the Fam❤️❤️❤️ And thank you for the support!
Got all my candle making supplies and I made a couple of practice candles and they smell so good! 😊 Candle Science fragrances are A1 👍🏾👍🏾
Yesssss love Candle Science!!!
Thank you so much for posting this video. It was so very helpful for me I recently just ordered my supplies and I took notes as I was watching this I will watch all your videos to get started 2021 here we come 💰💰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yessssssss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽 Let’s get it! Happy for you! Keep me posted on your progress ❤️
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo yes 🙌🏾 I will
Thank you for sharing 😁 your videos are very informative.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for this you answered all my questions. So true when someone you do not know orders from you is alsome.
Glad I could help!
Plan on starting soon!
Thank you 🙏🏻 this has helped I’m new to candle making since march testing wax since March I want to be able to learn how to get everything down really well before I start selling candles that is important to me I have to know the dynamics in candle making everything about it I don’t wanna make one candle in go out there try to sell it or something like that so I am taking my time it’s a slow process but I feel at the end it will pay off thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to us beginners
😊 love this video
Thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching!
Happy Sunday morning 🌞 Paris. Thank you do much for this video again you have answered questions that many of was mind boggling. You're such an INSPIRATION to many of us. May God continue to shine and pour many blessings upon you and your family. Peace love prosperity and blessings to you and your family ❤️🌹🥰🤗
Thank you so much! Same to you❤️❤️
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Good morning 🌞 Paris, I hope all is well with you and your family, it's a bit FROSTY out now. Paris I have a question I really hope you can help me with. I am ready to file for my LLC, may you tell me how to go about it? I have read about it online. Yet, it's confusing. May you tell me how you went about it? Thank you ❤️ in advance.
@@violetcarson5532 I have videos on all of that coming top of the year; but in the meantime I filed with zenbusiness.com and they handled everything for you 😊
God bless you. You’ve helped me so much !
Thank you😊
You're such a delight to watch 🥰 Always giving great tips. My comment on RUclips 😊
Thank you so much :)
Thanks sooo much for sharing! I am planning to launch next month!
Yay congratulations!! Thank you!
New here. I’m ready to learn. I’ll be binge watching.
Thank you❤️
Me too 🥰🥰
Thank you Paris. Ive been getting into candles this year, 2021. Ive got a good stock, I own my business name, and an abn (Australian tax) just need to organise insurance, and im planning on getting into the malls for Nov & Dec with my candles, and the new Christmas fragrances, ohhh delightful. Please wish me well. Im doing this alone. Im on disability and find making candles very therapeutic for my illnesses. But, I need money to buy products..
I am launching 5 scents this December, but few pcs per scent hmm
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Yes!
love your tips
Thank you!!❤️
Hey Love. Thank you for putting this video up it helped me alot !! I am getting ready to start getting things for my upcoming business. I'm so excited on doing melts. I believe its going to be so fun making them and selling
Yes congratulations!!! And thank you❤️
Thank you love and your welcome. If I can get my supplies and stuff before Christmas I was thinking about doing so samples of Christmas fragrance and passing them out and of someone wants to get some I will have some on hand. Do you recommend that since its getting close to christmas?
@@keshlovenatural4358 It’s your call😊 It’s a good idea and it depends on if you can manage it! I say go for it!
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Okay hun thank you so much!!
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Also what is the curing time for wax melts and do you leave the lid open for them to dry?
Your videos are so calming. I’ve been ready to give up! Seems like my wicks always slide. Trying to get over that hump and now I can’t find jars. It was so fun and now 🥴
Ohhhhhhhhhh noooooooooo....don't give up my Sister. Keep searching for jars. Have you tried Amazon, Candles and supplies,? Good luck Hun with your business adventure. Peace love prosperity and blessings to you🤗🙏🌹🥰
Yes don’t give up!! You got this! Keep looking there are plenty of suppliers out there!
Thanks great video
Thanks for the encouragement! Your videos are so helpful. I made candle dust covers since I use class tumblers. I can't find nice kids to fit. My design skills are not that great and I'm on a budget.
Being resourceful!!❤️
I was going to do three signature candles and scents, but decided to start with two , and do the same scent but in wax melts. So 2 candles and 2 sets of wax melts. I rough estimates to bring in about 2500 with the prices I chose, and I spent about $600 on supplies, so the profit would be good .
Thank you so much for posting, you mentioned heating your jars. Is this something I should also do with tin jars?
Sure! Tin jars are not see through so no yo don’t 😊
I’m so grateful! God’s used you
Thank you!
Thanx for the info..I wanna practice making candles with dollar wax.. Can you suggest some good burning wicks to use? Thanx!
Just fining your channel. Thx so much ! Sorry for profile pic share it with my son 😂
thank you
i bought a kitchen timer to time my stir.
Thank you so much for this! Question if I missed it, where do you buy those jars in your thumbnail photo?? The clear with black lids? So cute I’ve been looking everywhere!
Candle Science or Pro Candle Supply :)
Thank you so much for making this video!! ❤️❤️At first I wanted to start out with 8 different fragrances but I realized that would be too much! I was literally thinking of doing 5-6 and you just confirmed that for me. I wanted to start out with pushing summer scents/fragrances but the ones that I have and thinking of using I don’t really have any masculine scents. Do you recommend a variety when starting out i.e. fruity, masculine, and clean fragrance or does it matter?
A variety is good! But you won't know who gravitates to what until you begin to sell! :) Thank you for watching!
Hi there, love watching your videos and learning, can I ask what size jars to use? What are the ratios of wax vs oil for each size? Thank you so much, I'm really excited to start a new hobby ☺
Hello and thank you! I use 9oz jars; everything is always linked below in my description box. I have a video on calculating the ratio.😊
Can I also use 5 oz bottles for my sprays because I had already purchased five oz
Always informative what is a good supply order company to order supplies
Thank you!
Just about to start my candle making business, I'm wondering about the curing time, does it apply also for pillar candles? Thank you!
Thank you for your videos. So informative and helpful. I do the same method for soy wax - heat wax to 185, pour FO in at 160, and pour into jars around 145. My hot throw isn’t always as strong. Maybe I’m not stirring long enough. Any suggestions?
Well with soy, your not going to pack a huge punch because of the nature of the wax👍🏽😊
Ik I wasn’t asked, but I seem to get a good HT using 10% in soy if that helps. Like Paris stated, you will not get a strong HT with soy anyways, but this amount seems to give a decent throw.
Yes for me even with 10% and began adding my fragrance oil at around 165 so avoid the aroma evaporating helped as well. For a soy candle, I was pleased with my scent throw.🙂
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Thanks for this. In addition, I was just wondering how many candle sizes for each scent should you have in stock. For instance, if you are starting with 6 candles per scent, how many of those candles should be 150g and how many should or 250g or 350g? Thank you.
It’s up to you. I only offer one size jar so I just started with 6 scents and 6-8 of each👍🏽
This is awesome info! Quick question though, how long do you usually leave your jars in the oven?
Thank you! Just until they are warm
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo ok awesome!
Thanks Cimonne! Very helpful, since I’ve had these questions in mind as well. Would a video on taxes be an option, like calculating your receipts for end of year?
Yep! I am going to bring those series at the beginning of the new year! So trust more is coming! Stayed tuned!
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo ☺️ thank you! Hope you had a nice thanksgiving
@@tamekaschannel5273 Same to you love!
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo I’m just now realizing like 2 days later that I called you Cimonne instead of Paris 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ I’m sorry, blame it on too much thanksgiving food 🥴🥴 Happy Sunday! 🤗
@@tamekaschannel5273 You fine girl😂❤️
Really love your videos, they are beyond helpful! I’m in the process of launching my candle business ive been working on since may. How do you organize your inventory? Do you use a spreadsheet or an app? that’s the biggest issue i’m having rn
Thank you and congratulations to you! Yes i use a spreadsheet. I’ll have a series on that top of the new year coming along with finances and legal videos.👍🏽
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo yess, thank you!
@@cyerramitchell2067 Dont fret! I realized I wasn’t tracking properly and just recently got a handle on everything so I will be helping y’all!
Hi Cimonne
I’m starting my candle business in 2021 with luxury candles. I’ve been trying fragrances to create my own blends. Which companies do you recommend for the best throw. Thank you!
Hello and congratulations! I always gravitate to Candle Science and The Flamming Candle!
Hi... are those the straight packing peanuts or the s shape from U haul?
Hello...Straight
Hi Paris
Hope you’re well
First of all thank for all your videos! Helped me so much.
I have question
How do you know how much unmelted wax you need for your candles?
Example I know my fill weight is 220g but if I need to make 1 candle for a sample I can’t figure out how much unmelted wax I need to heat. Trying to reduce waste.
K x
I have formula videos you can check out👍🏽
Does it matter what jar you use ?
i just started to make candle melts and I don't know if I'm supposed to do the percentage to the amount of wax or not, any tips will be helpful
I have a formula video that breaks that down :)
I’m looking for super sweet sugar warm spices smells but I never know who to buy from
I order my scents from Candle Science
Good morning!! Guess who is doing grams now!! Thanks to you.How much is bulk order 25pounds? Thank you so much for your helpful videos:)
Yasssss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
When it comes to sitting candles, should they be set in a regular room temperature?
They sure finish curing in a cool dark dry place🙂
good morning the jars I use 8oz candle jars but sometimes when buy some of my fragrance oil they is light smelling so should I use more oil
am sorry I use virginia candle supply
You are welcome to use whatever fragrance load % up until the max recommended for the wax. It’s personal preference 🙂
I recently purchased a candle making starter kit. I attempted to make my first candle. The candle came out great, but I couldn’t smell the scent of the candle. How much essential oil should I use in a 8oz candle ?
Hello! Whatever came in the kit it should have instructed you on how much to add for that particular wax and kit size. If it’s so wax your not going to adjust strong scent throw due to the nature of the wax.
I never used essential oils; I only use fragrance oils so I am not sure.😊
The kit I bought also was essential oil and instructions were for fragrance oil. So after doing research and fining essential oil should be added at a lot lower temperature 140 made a new batch and was better but not like wowed by it. I don’t know why they would sell these kits with essential oils when it’s not recommended for candle making when looking for that great hot throw!
Where can I get some really good smell good scents? Do you have a video on that?
I order all mine from Candle Science and The Flamming Candle👍🏽
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo thank you so much 😊
How long do you heat your jars?
Until it’s warm to the touch
I’m looking for a starter kit. Every time I think I found one, it’s sold out. Any help? Thanks for sharing.
Go to hobby lobby or Amazon
Yes Amazon or HobbyLobby! I agree @yorks oils👍🏽👍🏽
I think you should look at CandleScience.com
Candles making with praffin wex
hi beautiful! how long did it take you to launch your small business? :) and how long did you practice before you started doing the real thing? - jess
I started making candle 3 years ago and I launch in May of 2020 :)
Hi, thanks for the video. I’m in the testing phase and I burned a few candela recently to see what the HT would be like. After burning I noticed the top isn’t as smooth anymore and looks a bit rough to me. Is this something you’ve seen while using soy? I use 464 currently and I’m nervous because I keep thinking what will my future customers think of this. It’s very smooth before the burn but it’s the after that’s getting me. Send helppp 🤣🤣
Hey! Don't over stress about this. It's very common due to the nature of the wax. The rough, bumpy tops after burning a soy wax candle are caused when the hot wax in the melt pool cools and solidifies at an inconsistent rate. It does not affect the performance of the candle. If and or when you start an actual business, this can be included in your FAQ's and explain it as a good feature due to using a natural wax such as soy :)
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo thank you so much! I thought for sure this was a deal breaker but I will absolutely list this on my FAQ’s.
@@beautybeyondvision88 No😊 it doesn’t have to be!
How do you heat your jars and how long?
In the oven; until they are warm
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo ok thank you
Where do you purchase your scents from?
Candle Science🙂
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Thank you
I’m launching with 6 scents, but how many of each should i have ready….i was going to make 12 of each, is that enough?
My cure time is 2 weeks
I always have at least 8 ready; but it's up to you
This video comes at the right moment!Awesome content👌
Could you recommend in terms of investment, how to maintain your inventory? I have started my little business on Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/myminimalco) fearly recently, and I'm not sure if I am taking a big economic risk by buying more fragrances, wax and jars. I have started with melts and small 4oz candles and now I am including bigger ones up to 10Oz. Do you have any advice on how to draw a line so the profit doesn't end all in the new stock?How much would you say can it take to recover the first inversion?
Love from the UK!
So if you had to start with 6 scents, being that you are so familiar with scents and someone starting out would probably have no clue lol. What ones would you personally start out with?
Your basics: fruity, woodsy, lavender and vanilla blends...but I always tell people to do what feels good to you. You won't know how they are going to sell until you try.
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo ok thank you:)
Where are you we need you back
If it’s recommended to drop oils into wax at 185 to bind correctly why do you drop in at 165 where it’s not hot enough to bind ?
I’m sorry what was the answer? I didn’t see one
Recommend doesn’t mean it’s what you have to do; making candles is not the same for everyone depending on the wax, wicks and oils you use. Based on my experience I just choose to do that because the oil is sitting there burning off. Soy doesn’t pack a punch for throw anyway. I found ways depending on what oil I was using to add at a different temp. Doesn’t mean anyone is right or wrong....it’s sometimes varies foe everyone so we all give a base recommendation. That’s why you have to test and try things for yourself after learning and adjust from there.
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo if I can remember correctly you use 464 and 464 wax to bind to any oils have to be around 185 otherwise the fragrant will not bind to the wax and there for it will be a weaker hot throw
@@johnforney5324 I now use a different wax for my candle line. That’s what I mean by testing and experimenting. And honestly every oils doesn’t act the same; some are stronger than others so overtime I just made notes and changed up my process for the wax I use now! 😊 so even for soy, I was noticing that some of my oils was wearing adding it too late so I made sure I added at 185. But others I added a little later. I want to give my customers the best so I test different methods and learn when to add what oil - with soy and now with the wax I use😊
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo yeah what wax do you use now
Oh really
Did corona effect your business?
And do you recommend mica powder for candle melts? hehe
I can’t really say because I don’t have a prior year to compare to. I’ve only been in business since May. But people still purchased my products 👍🏽
@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo ouhhh ❤️❤️