Of all the home based businesses in the world today, candle making is very popular. Stress and strain are a constant part of many people's daily lives. Aromatherapy, relaxation and turning one's home into a comfort zone is at the forefront of most people's priority list. Candles are the quickest and most affordable way to instantly turn a room's atmosphere into an area of peace.
Since the unemployment rate is very high and jobs are so very hard to come by, the home based business may well be the answer. There is a continued growth spurt of start up companies with particular success around a product-producing business. An enterprising spirit can pull one out of the economic slump.
Of the more popular home based businesses, candle making is near the top of the list. This year, candle sales are expected to be over 2.3 billion. This does not include all the accessories that go along with candles either. This is also a very easy product to make, and quite fun so long as you don't mind the mess.
The few things needed to start are as follows: A dedicated space for the assembly/production line. A kitchen is not advised to use since it is a very messy process. Using a spare room or a garage is ideal. It is important that the space is used only for your production area because it will make the business run smoother overall.
Second are the materials needed. The relatively short list of wax (by the pound), wicks and wick holders, colored wax chips, perfumed oils, a solid good pot to heat the materials, a thermometer and votive molds will send you on your way. It can be quite fun to keep an eye out for pretty little jars or unusual items that can be used as holders. Remember to be creative and make candles that you would want to buy.
Next, one must learn how to make candles of course. Many successful candle makers learned from a how-to book. There are often workshops offered in community centers but reading a book is a fine place to learn. The process is just like following a recipe for cooking. Once you gather all the ingredients and heat them up all together, it is just a matter of getting the hang of shaping the wax around the wick.
For anyone considering this as a business, remember that any successful venture requires time, energy and monetary investment. It is always advised to give any business one year to succeed. Growth takes time and hard work.
Since the unemployment rate is very high and jobs are so very hard to come by, the home based business may well be the answer. There is a continued growth spurt of start up companies with particular success around a product-producing business. An enterprising spirit can pull one out of the economic slump.
Of the more popular home based businesses, candle making is near the top of the list. This year, candle sales are expected to be over 2.3 billion. This does not include all the accessories that go along with candles either. This is also a very easy product to make, and quite fun so long as you don't mind the mess.
The few things needed to start are as follows: A dedicated space for the assembly/production line. A kitchen is not advised to use since it is a very messy process. Using a spare room or a garage is ideal. It is important that the space is used only for your production area because it will make the business run smoother overall.
Second are the materials needed. The relatively short list of wax (by the pound), wicks and wick holders, colored wax chips, perfumed oils, a solid good pot to heat the materials, a thermometer and votive molds will send you on your way. It can be quite fun to keep an eye out for pretty little jars or unusual items that can be used as holders. Remember to be creative and make candles that you would want to buy.
Next, one must learn how to make candles of course. Many successful candle makers learned from a how-to book. There are often workshops offered in community centers but reading a book is a fine place to learn. The process is just like following a recipe for cooking. Once you gather all the ingredients and heat them up all together, it is just a matter of getting the hang of shaping the wax around the wick.
For anyone considering this as a business, remember that any successful venture requires time, energy and monetary investment. It is always advised to give any business one year to succeed. Growth takes time and hard work.
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It doesn't matter if you are new to Candle making, you can turn this enjoyable craft into a business . The fun and creativity of producing homemade candles can be achieved by anyone, and you could soon have a candle making business for your whole family.
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