Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 2 CommentsHow to Make Soy Wax Candles Step 1: Choose the Right Soy wax is simply hydrogenated soybean oil and the best application for soy wax is in container candles. When using soy wax it is important to note that there are definitely performance and appearance differences between paraffin wax and soy wax. Soy wax basics Generally soy wax candles have a “flat”… Read more
Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 2 CommentsHow to Make Pillar Candles When Making a Pillar Candle, You’ll Need the Following Items: Making your own candles can be exciting, but don’t forget to gather all the materials and tools you’ll need to get started! Pouring Pots A pouring pot is needed to hold your liquid wax and enable you to pour it into your candle molds. Thermometer… Read more
Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 3 CommentsHow to Make a Simple Container Candle Step 1: Choosing the Proper Wax There is no need for additives to the 3 waxes mentioned below. Container Blend Wax – CBL-125 This is a soft, smooth and creamy blended candle wax that is specially formulated for use in container candles. This is a one-pour wax. CBL-125 can display one pour behavior in smaller… Read more
Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 3 CommentsCandle Making Instructions 1. Heating, processing, mixing, and pouring your waxes: Place the candle wax in the pouring pitcher or wax heater and heat it until it is completely liquefied. Heating the candle wax up to 200 degrees F is generally fine. We suggest adding the color and additives to your wax right around 190 degrees F. Fully… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 CommentCandle Shows Three Step Guide to Show Success While many are busy planning their vacations, camps and activities for the summer, we encourage all customers to consider doing several shows this summer — even if that is something you have never done. Craft shows, street festivals and fairs can be a great way to improve your sales… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentMarketing Ideas Database MarketingMaybe try some new craft shows, festival or flea market and use this opportunity to not only sell your product but to begin building a database. Your database might be just names and address to send catalogs, mailings and special promotions. Mailings sometimes are easier to capture the attention of the consumer because they… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 CommentCandle Making Wish List The new year is a good time to evaluate enhancements to your candle making business. Here is Candlewic’s candle making wish list to get you thinking about ways to diversify your candle lines. New Candle Fragrances Our avid readers know that fragrances are a driving factor in sales, and of all candles sold, 94% of… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentImprove Your Candle Line Jump start sales and add new products to “reposition/market” your lines. Some of the suggestions can be simple little editions to your line while others may require a little more testing and product development. As all businesses have learned, you are no longer able to just hope that what you were doing in the past is… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 CommentCounting the Cost of a Large Customer It is definitely an interesting time period in terms of the economic situation. Some “experts” are saying that we are on the way to recovery while others say we have a long way to go before things get better. At this point in time it is difficult to truly determine where the answer lies. If… Read more
Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a commentTips for Avoiding Margin Drain in Candle Making Candle making has always been an excellent choice for generating income for individuals and families during tough economic times.There are a number of contributing factors to this: Candle making has a relatively low entry cost. It is possible with some research and testing to purchase some wax, add fragrance and pour into a container and… Read more