Posts Tagged ‘Home based candle business’

Soy Wax Candles In Teacups Another Great Soy Candle Gift Idea

Gift idea soy candle in a teacup

Make A Soy Teacup Candle

Many ”beautiful” Teacups and Saucers can be found in thrift stores. They make a really beautiful addition to any product line you might be trying to sell, or just to use as a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or perhaps a special occasion.

Here are items you will need to make Teacup Candles:

You Will Need The Following:

1. Teacups (the saucer is optional)  I found these at the local Salvation Army Thrift Store. 
2. Soy Candle Container Wax (I buy mine from Candlewic.) 
3. Candle Wick (Make sure the wick will be a minimum of 1″ taller than the top of the teacup)
4. Candle dye and Candle Scent (optional)
5. Stacking Pour Pots (Make a double boiler)
6. Thermometer
7. Hot Glue Gun

Teacup Soy Candle Directions:

Set a Candlewick In Your Soy Teacup Container

1. First wash saucer and teacup, and wipe them completely dry.

(You don’t want water in the wax, or water spots on your finished teacup or saucer.)

2. Select a candle wick, adhere it to the bottom center of the teacup using your hot glue gun. (I use a the hollowed out portion of a bic pen, run my candlewick into it, because it makes it easier to press the wick in place exactly where i want it.)

3.  Center your candle wick and hold it in place on the top of the candle container. (I use the glue to hold the wick on the dowel, and a bit on the side of the container to hold the dowel centered while I am making the candle).

4. Add wax into your double boiler, melt it, and add dye and fragrance following a soy candle recipe, or manufacture’s directions.

5. Pour melted wax into your teacup container.

6. Let candle cure for a minimum of 24-48 hours before lighting.

Scented Soy Candles Teacup Candle

7. Trim candle wick to 1/4 inch before lighting it.

To give you a better idea on how inexpensive it was for me to buy two sets of teacups, I bought two separate cups and saucers for only $2.00.  When I am making these candles at home, I will make up more than one type of candle in different containers to maximize my time.  Because they are unique, and can be gift wrapped very nicely, these will quickly sell for a nice little profit.

Making scented soy candles can be a very lucrative home based business model, for more information on how to get started including writing a business plan, scenting your soy candles, complete instructional guide books on how to make soy candles and tealights can be found on the homepage of Scented Soy Candles. Click here.

By Debra Hardy  2010-08-24

How To Make Homemade Candle Molds

Making your own soy candle molds can be easier then you think, and there are numerous ways to create your own candle molds. If you don’t mind funny feet, and want a larger candle, you could cut the top off of a soda bottle. Just remember to look for smooth sides on your containers, if you plan to remove the candles to burn as free standing pillar candles. If the sides are not smooth, the candles won’t slide out once they are cured.  When beginning to look around for ideas on soy candle containers, the primary consideration is whether the container is smooth sided, heat-resistant, and leak proof.

More Homemade Candle Mold Ideas Follow Read On….

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Soy Candle Tealight Holder - Mother Nature’s Air Freshener

 Salt Lamp or Soy Candle Tea Light Holder –

Either Way, You Reap The Benefits!

Went out of town, and down the road a bit for the 4^th of July holiday. Rarely do I have time to take the day off since I started going back to college. Reluctantly I agreed to do the tourist thing with my friend, and just check out the shops in an old historic town and look around. When I went into this rock shop while I was away from Las Vegas, I stumbled upon something so exciting I have to share it with my Scented Soy Candles fans, and candle business associates.

The picture you see is my new Himalayan salt crystal tea light candle holder. I love burning my own scented soy candles and tea lights, but the glowing light my candle holder gives off is special.

But that’s not the best part!

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Starting a Soy Candle Business Pitfalls to Avoid

I found a really interesting article about the start up issues involved with a company as they started to get off the ground. Below is the original title of the article, and the link to read the rest of the article.

How to (not) Start a Candle Company

Scented Soy Tea Light Candles –

Great for Beginner Hobbyists or Business Entrepreneurs

Hi everyone!

I have been thinking again about more ideas for those of you trying to get your home based soy candle business up and running, and making some serious money.  So today, I am writing a couple of posts about scented soy candle tea lights.

So here’s another home business idea for those of you who are looking at ways to develop your own scented soy candle home based business and make money from home.  As before, we will touch upon soy candle product line ideas. Don’t forget, these articles are all about helping other people succeed so all comments, soy candle gift ideas and thoughts for other readers will be welcomed by everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

Hello,

I just wanted to post a quick note to all of my readers to be sure to check out all of the scented soy candles articles under the different pages, and not just the books on How to Make Soy Candles and Tea Lights, or How to Start A Candle Making Business from Home which are featured on my homepage.

There is tab just for scented soy candle articles, and a second page for my EzineArticles RSS feed where all of the articles being written to post at EzineArticles show up. I have also made a page just for articles on the sensual pheromones for romantic candles and their enhancement.

Comments and ideas for articles are welcome. So let me know what you are looking for.

And thanks again for making Scented Soy Candles part of your day!

How to Start a Candle Making Business from Home

Today everyone is struggling to survive, and one the biggest concerns right now is how to make MONEY! Am I right?

So many people are looking for a way to earn a living, or supplement their income by making money from home.  There is so much stuff to sort out there on the internet to sort through, I remember when it made my head spin like I was Regan in the Exorcist.

I know really know how it feels!  I have been in those shoes. I was looking  at all kinds of money making business ideas for what seemed like forever!  My unemployment had run out, I am in Las Vegas. Unemployment is currently at 14.2%, no one can find work, and the government has forgotten about the 99er’s! Unfortunately I believe you are going to have to fend for yourself! I really truly believe we have to do more for ourselves, make our own money, and build our own security.

Not only that, so many people having depleted cash flows, lots of you are trying to find a home based business model available with low start ups costs, so you can bring in some additional income. One of the ways to do so is by starting your own home based scented soy candles business.  When you work from home you will be able to start to regain a bit of control over your own finances.

Here is a link to an article I wrote on Home Based Business Ideas – Sell Soy Candles – Quickly Start a Home Business of Your Own.  Be sure to look for at the rest of the articles, including my article on Teen Soy Candle Home Business since it happens to be my most popular article todate!

Good luck,  and I wish good luck to all of the new start ups who have bought my Scented Soy Candle e-books and are busy doing  just  that. It makes me feel good to be helping people here in USA, but I love my new European, U.S.A., Canadian and Australia friends, and our business associations. When they launch their businesses I am offering to post their information on my website to help promote the kickoffs of their new ventures. Just send me an email…..

Comments are welcome! Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend!   And God Bless everyone who has given, and gives their all to protect our freedom! Thanks!

Scented Soy Candle Ebook Images

Beat the competition!        Make it “no contest!“

Find your own unique selling propostion (USP) when you want to make your start-up scented soy candle home based business stand apart from everyone else in the crowd. Make their offerings just HOHUMDRUM ordinary candles.  When you develop a loyal customer base, they will come back to you time and time again to buy, expanding your sales revenue.

Here’s a new twist to consider. Promote going green. So how do you sell exceptional scented soy candles better than anyone else’s? Read the rest of this entry »

Another Way to Go Green Use Natural Soy Candles 

Breath Cleaner Air With Natural Scented Soy Candles

If you are interested in seeing a few more of my articles, I have started writing as an expert author on EzineArticles. My first article was about if you want to go green, then one convert to making or using 100% USA all natural scented soy candles. Every step we take is important.

You can Google the title ”Going Green – Use Natural Scented Soy Candles”  or in EzineArticles search for Debra Hardy to see more if you want.

Thanks for your support!  

 The oil spill is really bothering me, expecially watching it as it is moving with the oceanic currents.

Click here to see books that are available to help you start your own successful scented soy candle making production.

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Scented Soy Candles Tips on How to Make Candles for Beginners

I found a really nice article authored by Matt Droves today. It discusses the positive qualities of making scented soy candles, a mini history on the background of soy candle wax, he even discussed melting temperatures of the soy candle wax to preserve the white color of the soy wax, which I commend him for. He then goes on to discuss the additional of scents.

You might find this article an interesting read. To see the rest of the article click here.