Candle Making On A Tight Budget

With a lackluster economy continuing to affect the working class, times can often be unsettling. On a positive note, Stanford University just released a report citing a number of statistics indicating that now is perhaps one of the best times to break out on your own and start your own business.

If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own candle-making business, the tough economy (which is becoming tougher and tougher to break into)—may just be a blessing in disguise. If you’ve wanted to start your own candle making business this may be one of the best times to start! In the following article we’ll show you how to get your idle idea in motion with a few tips and tricks on how to get your business off the ground on a tight budget.

Nowadays with large craft stores and a plethora of online stores, the home crafter has access to more cheap tools that they know what to do with. If you need to shop for candle wax, there are also a number of different inexpensive candle waxes to choose from, which has it much easier than it has been in the past. When you’re shopping for molds, know that there is an oversupply of metal and poly molds you can buy inexpensively online or at your local craft depot. Not to mention, you can also use jars. All you have to do is fill it with the candle wax and a wick. You can find masonry jars at any dollar store or Goodwill for a dollar or under. If you plan on shopping at the local dollar store, it’s also recommended that you buy a few votive holders while you’re there.

What Types Of Jars Should I Use?

If you’re wondering what types of glass jars to use, know that you can basically use any size type or shape you want—that’s the beauty of it. Almost any glass jar can be used to make candles. Tall , thin, short, fat whatever. If you are using various colored waxes the tall clear jars make a beautiful impression. Just make sure you have plenty of clearance between the burning wick and glass so it does not get to hot and break.

In Sum

If you’re planning on starting up your new candle-making biz—the possibilities are endless. Stay7 tuned for our part 2 series on Candle Making On A Tight Budget for some more under-a-buck candle-making ideas.