Earn Income at Home with a Candle Making Business

Start a candle making business from home and become part of a very successful and profitable industry. Making candles is simple and fun and is easily done at home. Find out why a candle making business may be the perfect way to earn income at home.

Candles are a huge and growing industry

Between 70 and 80 percent of U.S. households use candles. Candles are consumable products that customers keep buying. According to the National Candle Association retail sales of candles in the U.S. is worth about $2 billion annually. There is a big move towards natural, handmade products as consumers become more discerning about how their products are made and look for something special and unique.

Low start up costs for a candle making business

Your first candle making supplies - wax, wicks, molds, dyes and fragrances - can be purchased for a couple of hundred dollars. Other equipment you will need includesa thermometer, measuring equipment and a double boiler. Purchasing your candle making supplies is easy. There are many internet sites that offer supplies as well as local craft supply stores.

Making candles at home is a relatively simple process

Learning how to make your handmade candles is simply a matter of doing it and practicing until you master the method that works best for you. If you are creative and are able to come up with original and interesting candle making ideas you will be able to make and offer a unique and special product to customers. Patience and attention to detail are important to ensure safety and a high quality end product.

An opportunity to put your imagination and creativity to good use

You can experiment endlessly with making different candles. You can use different molds, containers, dyes and fragrances to create beautiful handmade candles that sell well. There are a number of candle making options. Container candles are attractive containers filled with wax. You can use a variety of non flammable containers from jelly jars to flower pots! Molded pillar candles are the most common type of candle but there is a huge choice of shapes and sizes to choose from. Rolled candles are made from pliable wax sheets and gel candles are made using a semi-solid gel in a clear container. Different dyes, fragrances and decorations make your candles unique.

There are many possibilities for selling homemade candles

Put your entrepreneurial spirit to work and get creative about selling you candles. From home parties to corporate gifts, from gift baskets to craft fairs and gift shops there are many possible outlets for your candles. With persistence and effort you can establish a profitable candle making business.

Find out about making and selling candles at A Candle Home Business

Julia Derby has many years experience working in small business development and has successfully started and developed a number of home businesses. Her free website My Home Business Ideas provides practical advice for people who want to enjoy all the benefits of making money at home.