STEP BY STEP: How I Make My Soy Candles For My Business

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Wow that was some high quality editing I did at 13:23. Thank you all for not making fun of me for this 😂

[@ArmatageCandleCompany]

What you call editing I call raw talent!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Armatage Candle Company 😂

[@thenaturalbae]

With Covid supply of alcohol is low my local grocery limits two bottles of alcohol. Any suggestions of an alternative to clean.

[@ArmatageCandleCompany]

@@thenaturalbae the oven or a heat gun with some Dawn detergent and some paper towels works for me.

[@melissajordan4621]

This video was so helpful. Where did you leave to pour candles? Is there a class or person you would recommend?

[@fjlovelyscent]

I remember watching this video about 1 year ago .when i wanted to learn how to make candles and now I'm in the process of opening my website . I am for ever grateful Erica for sharing all your knowledge with us . Thank you so much i hope you continue growing with your channel and your candles store .

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@freed6343]

While I'm learning to make candles myself, I've found that multiplying water weight by .86 will give you a pretty accurate weight for the wax needed to fill your container. This is good to know if you want to make only one candle and need to know how much wax to melt. Melted wax weighs the same as when not melted. Thank you, Erica, for taking the time to make this video.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes this is how I do it now! This is a very old video and I didn’t know that back then :)

[@Mark_Jonas]

How do I find fragrance with this weight method?

[@elpe21]

@@Mark_Jonas all depends on the wax type. The one I've ordered recently, is for 7-12% of fragrance. So, 100 ml for 1kg of wax ( 10% ).

[@shesakilla]

This is exactly the type of instruction video I was looking for in candle making. Organised, insightful and very well articulated. Well done! Thank you 😊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you! ☺️

[@LaserCutProjects]

The fill weight always threw me off when I was first getting started on making my coconut wax candles 🤣 It's a lot of fun to be a candlemaker, I'm glad I'm part of this community!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yeah that threw me way off too 😂

[@ngolden0003]

For coconut 🥥 wax do you just use coconut oil like the white hard pressed kind you can buy at the grocery store???

[@april4915]

@@ngolden0003 coconut oil isnt the same thing as coconut wax. Search any candle supply store for coconut wax

[@LiO-7992]

She lost me when she started doing math 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@sidrashaikh439]

Lol same

[@aidaozuna]

LMaaoaoao

[@luminouscreationsllc5135]

Me too

[@ladyoftudor6812]

SAME she pulled out that dry erase board and was like ehhh nope

[@SashaZekeia]

Sameeeeeeee

[@unboxedthoughts519]

I needed this bc I’m trying to start a candle business

[@kennedygillette8938]

Me too!! If you ever need any help or pointers maybe we can juggle ideas off of each other! I wish you luck 💓💓

[@thehalymavlogs4767]

Me three, been doing some research lately ! Please count me in for the WhatsApp group. I’ll really like to be a part of it.

[@seanp3932]

@@thehalymavlogs4767 me 4

[@sabrinamoreira5118]

@@kennedygillette8938 me 5!!

[@limonada54]

@@kennedygillette8938 me 6

[@cortneystetson4480]

SO GLAD I FOUND YOU! I’m starting a small candle business as a hobby and your KZbin, Amazon, and Etsy for candle makers is going to be SO helpful! Thank you for this. Everyone seems to be so secret on how to start a business for candles haha!

[@nanmsambamariam7049]

Wow

[@alvaroq2024]

Starting a business as a hobby, but hopefully you’ll make money 💰 big money 💰💰

[@smolshay]

I really enjoy using the CandleScience method for oil loads and additives to the wax. Take how much wax you'll be pouring, multiply that by the percentage of oil you're adding depending on what your wax can hold. I usually pour in very small batches, so 16 ounces multiplied by 8%. It tells me that I need 1.28, or rounded up to 1.30, ounces of fragrance oil needed to be mixed with my wax. And I find that the easiest way to clean out remnants of wax in a pitcher is boiling or almost boiling water. Just pour it in, and wait a bit. The wax will melt off the edges and form up at the top, then you can just skim it off and reuse the water for washing dishes or something.

[@MakaylaGalvan]

I am so excited about starting my business i already got my dba filed n got my business cards yay now i can start practing on my candles i want to ipen by the end of this year

[@surfandprotect]

I actually wanted to start a resin business until I saw all these candle diys and remembered that I loved making candles when I was a child, I might make a swap 😂🙈

[@Yuloverama]

Do both Queen

[@RyanTreks]

You can also use the hollow tube of a ball ppint pen (it makes a straw) to put the wicks in. It works WONDERS!

[@hannahmcginnis9279]

I’ve been looking to start my own candle business for a while but have been nervous to start as I didn’t feel fully informed but after this video I feel so much better! Thank you so much for such a well done and informative video!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you for watching! 💜

[@georgiathacker1915]

I 110% agree with this statement! I feel like I know enough to start buying 😊

[@MeetMeOnTheMoon]

Thank you for this video. This shows how you are in your power for not withholding all of this great wisdom. Thank you.

[@marjoreal]

ACTUALLY, the math helped me understood measuring and pouring more. Thank you.

[@naturalboxgroup]

👍,I like you.eventhough we're candle box manufacturer,but I'm didn't knew how to make candle.you teach me a lot.

[@EmunaZamani]

I am just getting started with turning the hobby of candle making into a business and you are a Godsend. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad! Thank you so much for watching!

[@naturalboxgroup]

Me too,I'm trying to make candle box business.

[@tyhessiatoure6721]

You are just the best instructor in The KZbin University I have learned so much from you, thank you I love all your videos

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@d.watkins8302]

I so enjoy all of yours videos Erica! They are so helpful! Thanks for being genuine and open about the fact you aren’t perfect but still a successful candle maker, that’s actually comforting to newbies😊😊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much for watching!! ☺️☺️

[@dinayansane7524]

Thank You So Much! This tutorial is perfect and the best candle learning I’ve seen on so far over 20 videos later ❤ can’t fail watching this

[@carsonbarry8924]

Thank you so much for sharing all that you've learned. I've been wanting to make candles for so many years but thought the process might be too much. This looks like such a fun hobby and way to make some extra money on the side. Candles are my favorite, so even if I made them as gifts for loved ones, this is great!

[@jacquiericard5190]

Great tutorial...thank you kindly. I haven't started making yet, still researching. You are by far, the best teacher!

[@SarahU2000]

I use 100ml beakers to measure out my FO and they work great! I already feel guilty about how many paper towels I’m using so I cut back where I could.

[@kahdelu]

Omg, I think I love you. This video is what I was looking for. You saved my life. You can't imagine how many DIY soy wax candles videos I saw and I can't founded a decent tutorial in Spanish (I´m from México)...I don't know how but finally found your channel. Thank you so much. Finally I can calculate the exactly measure of soy than I need. Thank you, thank you. New suscriber.

[@FUBAR956]

Great,informative video. I’m not crafty but I’ve been thinking of repurposing my empty Altoid tins and making mostly unscented emergency candles. After doing some searching I found a leather scent and an Old Spice scent. You got me thinking of some more masculine scented candles, in a more “rugged” container. Thanks for the information.

[@jennahein1079]

Thank you for sharing! Seriously. It's hard to get started when no one is willing to share their tips

[@JBGirl117]

I loved watching your process, it's so helpful to see how others do things, while I'm working to figure out my own process. Thank you! :)

[@brieb402]

I can't even explain to you how much I appreciate this video, it was very encouraging and insightful for a beginner like me.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad! ☺️ thank you for watching!

[@sweetygrl1234]

Yes! I love watching your candle making videos. You’re always so thorough, I really appreciate it. 😊

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@jhiselebardot]

Yep! She is the best to do it on YT! 🙂

[@chantalroger3363]

You explain very well! Im a teacher and I can tell that you’ve got it! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge really I appreciate it! 😊😊😊

[@jade71301]

I have a video request, how to keep track of orders you need to make, and going about making them. I am struggling with this.

[@latoyastephens3795]

Erica, you should add this playlist to a DVD and sell it. I will be purchasing one. Because it's hard to keep up with so many videos that are important case specific. Please. I'm game!

[@MsSammy1712]

I'm in the process of doing a candle business myself, the question I'd like to ask is how did you manage to come up with a name for your business? And the next question I'd like to ask is when you put your scents in your candles do you make up names for the scents or are they named already, I seen a few on your Instagram page! Many thanks

[@corinamanseau9282]

Great job, thank you it cleared up a couple of questions I had. I now know when to add the scents. Not sure on adding color to soy wax.

[@bethpierce4719]

Another great video, Erica! Thanks for sharing your process with us.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you Beth! ☺️

[@cassandrabrazil1631]

I watched this video for the first time a few weeks ago when I decided to make the leap to start my candle business! You have helped me SO much!! Thank you for all of your insight and love all of your videos! ❤️

[@MagickShadow]

One thing ive noticed with the presto pot, on amazon the 10 quart one is almost 70 dollars. At wal mart (at least mine in clarion pa) an 8 quart presto pot is only 36 dollars.

[@reannastein5833]

many of the pots you see are modified to have a spout to pour out the wax. maybe thats why? i dont know.

[@MagickShadow]

@@reannastein5833 these are all non modified ones. Just the orgional out of box one. The modified ones go for 120+ dollars

[@coopie624]

Great video and very helpful! I am about to begin making candles.

[@stupidkooglenutube]

U explained all my wonders and questions for candle making 😭😭

[@natashahaze6346]

I do it 270g - 25 g That is : Total fill weight gm - FOgm It depends on how familiar you're with a particular formula.. I like your video and the way you explained it..

[@mebaran73]

If you could do a video on selecting wicks, that would be fantastic. I had no idea there are so many wicks out there. I just found you, and I think you are inspiring and informative. Thank you!

[@jesssactually]

I saw a tip where the lady said to heat the vessel up a bit so when the wax solidifies there's not a little gap between the wax and vessel. Thanks for the tutorial and sharing your process!

[@daphne2434]

Will start selling my candles soon 🥰 it is great to see someone else do it and giving me some tips

[@itheeirishguy]

Looks super easy. Just need the right tools and away you go and a lot of patience. I'm going to get it a whirl. If I fail, I'll try something else or go back to work. 🙂Have a few months off so I'll try it, hopefully it works for me. Thanks for the video. Very helpful and good luck with your channel.

[@CPCher]

I'm just getting started making candles and loving your videos thank you so much for all your help. I'm curious why you need a smaller scale for the fragrance oil?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It’s more accurate ☺️ (it’s shows gram decimals)

[@colettejordan8974]

Memory Box Candle Co I’m so glad this question about the scale was asked. I’m a beginner and was using the kitchen scale and got frustrated because it wouldn’t show decimals. THANK YOU

[@naishlarox23]

I just started adding my FO at a higher temp too. I used to follow Stanley hand crafteds’ guide but found mixing at at least 180 worked much better

[@misstified7119]

Hey! If you don’t mind me asking, what type of wax do you use? I never have a strong hot throw even if cure my candles for 1-2 weeks. I was adding FO at 180 and it never came out strong. I tried Standley’s method to do it at a low temp and I still didn’t get a strong hot throw. Idk what I am doing wrong. I wasted 10lbs of 444 wax.

[@naishlarox23]

So Mystified soy wax doesn’t throw any fragrance at all and is not consistent I’ve heard people call it “picky” but I personally think it just wreaks. 🤷🏻‍♀️ try a good ol’ paraffin blend. I use 4627. Also I’ve tried his Method on both the soy wax and the paraffin blend to no avail

[@ArmatageCandleCompany]

@@naishlarox23 I'll just add that candles are a complete system. Your ability to summon a hot throw comes from the crossroads where everything meets - fragrance quality, amount, wax type, workmanship/technique (including curing), container, and most importantly, the wick. Everything added impacts everything added. +1 to the paraffin blend - you get the performance qualities of paraffin and the burn length of soy without struggling so much with soy being so darn polymorphic!

[@melissaowens6031]

This is so funny! I get EVERYTHING you are saying, because I’m a soap maker. I use ounces, (just easier for me in soap) but I can do grams as well if I HAVE TO. I was hoping you would talk about the different waxes out there, so I’m gonna keep watching!

[@Xoneeya]

You made everything so easy ! Thank you!

[@vrnnvn]

Insert wick inside an empty pen. Easier to stick wick :)

[@rosettadenton2876]

Or a straw

[@kcbaker02]

☺️ that’s what I was going to say. Inexpensive and reusable.

[@lynnlarabie]

This is great information! I will be watching all your videos, thank you for helping , it’s greatly appreciated!

[@sonicamy4518]

It is always interesting to watch other candle makers, make their candles. Although there are general steps we all follow, every candle maker is unique in their own way. I always enjoy watching your videos and you give some good advice and try to be thorough. May I suggest you do a wax melt video next, to kind of stay in a series of making videos? Also have you considered scoopable wax? I've been making it for awhile and I have a decent client base with it. Thanks for the video!

[@jerrenewest1983]

Thank you for sharing, I've been thinking about doing some for myself and maybe just a few gifts.

[@anncervantes1923]

Did you get a strong hot throw from this candle? Some say do not pour F.O at a high temp as F.O will evaporate longer while cooling.

[@reemzayn]

Here's to starting candle business this year ♥️🥂

[@stephaniecharles7211]

Thanks so much for his video. I just started my candle business and have a question about the wax melting pot. Do you leave the wax in there and just turn it on when your get ready to make candles? Could you possibly make a video about the melting pot? Pros Cons? I would really appreciate it.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes I just leave the wax in there and turn it on/off whenever I want to use it :) Definitely a video topic idea for the future!

[@txangelfeathers]

Memory Box Candle Co wow good to know...didn’t know we could just leave it in there thank you

[@AndyMorrisArt]

Wow! just found your channel totally new to candle making, clicked on your beginners playlist expecting 3 or 4 videos and you got 23 ... that's so cool of you. Since I haven't gotten started yet I guess I'll spend today watching every one of your videos. So much appreciation thank you Erica!

[@heavenandlimes]

Binge watching everything memory box co.

[@fluentcrafters]

Hi, what size wicks did you use in this tutorial? And thank you so much for sharing all this info with us! Much appreciated ❤

[@versatilelady9062]

What type of wax works best to make strong scented candles?

[@treninajohnson3304]

Does your candle have craters or an unsmooth top after it's first burn? I'm using 464 soy wax and I have craters each time after my first burn.

[@traceymoraleja4377]

i just want to thank you so uch for making this video i am going crazy to start a business and i wanna start something like this,, wish me luck ,,, thank you

[@Rachilly13]

Hey! Would you mind creating a "shopping list" for getting started?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

That would be a great video idea! ❤️

[@ridingmoorewithus9332]

❤ I am going to start making candles and need all the info as possible. Thanks

[@bmarleysgrl7]

I'm hooked, where do you get your wax and scents from?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Calcandlesupply and candlescience! ☺️

[@jerryscanas]

Looking to start a side gig potentially an actual business making candles and soaps and maybe perfumes this will help loads thanks for making this video Sweetie.

[@Juliaev]

Great video Erica! I can imagine this took quite some time to record, and I really enjoy watching your channel. Thank you for another amazing video!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@sagegage7245]

Loved this video! Thank you. I would love to see both the wax & the fragrance in there pure form and the process of melting/heating. Thanks again.

[@charles7368]

Who are your go-to suppliers? I cant seem to find one that has everything.

[@Urban_Off-Grid]

Thank you!

[@TJHavens08]

This is great, thank you! Could you do a video on how to pour multiple candles at once. Like how do you make sure each vessel is for example 8oz?

[@ashleynicolecreates]

Great idea!

[@elvisyork5441]

I think you can multiplying the formula.... by the total of candles you want to make

[@kylesmith2990]

set the vessel on the scale and tare it, pour it in until it reaches the desired weight

[@natb9919]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I've been making candles for family and friends for a few years and want to start my own candle business in the UK so these videos are very helpful.

[@onerjem]

Science and math🤤 ok where did my brain goes?😅 someone help🤦🏼‍♀️🙈😂

[@samirs1256]

The best instruction out there on YT

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you!!

[@lucassosa3519]

huge questionnn! I'm starting off with candle making to hopefully start a website. I have everything except containers! They are soooo expensive! Do you know any place that sells them for a reasonable rate and do you recommend selling three different sizes of containers or just one when your first starting off. Thank youu!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It really just depends on the kind of jars you’re looking for, a lot of mason jars or even straight sides 9 oz jars can be pretty inexpensive of you buy in bulk! (Candlescience, theflamingcandle, Aztec, etc) And honestly I would have at least two different sizes 💜 (I don’t but I’m working on it!)

[@lucassosa3519]

I really like your matte black containers but I don't want to copy you haha. Thanks for the advice!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Lucas Sosa so many people use them! Calcandlesupply, Candlescience, the wooden wick and the flaming candle all have black jars that are similar :)

[@amael1224]

Great video for a beginner! I couldn't find the link for the small gram scale to weight the fragrance oil. Thank you.

[@FiRsTlOvEyOuRsElF1433]

How do you make your candles really smell? I can't get it to save my life!

[@annarifai85]

you helped me a lot, thanks from bottom of my heart

[@alexisjohnson2559]

So I tried to make my first candle today and my wax is taking some time to even start hardening? What did I do wrong?

[@christeef6840]

Did end up hardening alright Alexis? There are so many factors that come into play here and you gave no information. What kind of wax are you using? What is the temp inside where you're pouring them? What temp are you pouring the wax at?

[@sngs9565]

Tyhank you very much, Erica. Very informative!

[@nikitaplugs7812]

Hi☺️would you recommend paraffin wax?

[@LL-mq9ir]

Hi! Paraffin wax holds fragrance more strongly than any other wax but it’s harmful as it emits toxics and black smoke. It’s all about what the purpose of your candles is going to be!

[@paulwest6203]

Soy has additives to make it burn. The high consumption of soy also has a negative impact on the environment-some makers won't use soy because of that. The lady was using paper cups to measure in her video-not good for environment?

[@thestrobelfamily]

HER: - + = ? Me: MATH!!! OH NO WAY AM DOING THIS!!!

[@andreamejia3377]

Hi Eri! I wanted to ask you if you remember what wick numbers did you use on this container? and if you prefer eco or cd on soy wax. Thank you!😊

[@rosettadenton2876]

I enjoyed you until you got to the math. But it is still ok. 💜🙏 Math was confusing.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I made a whole video on the formula 💜 maybe this will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnNmqN6fJuUrNE

[@barbr316]

I like to pour in that range, your candles turned beautiful!!

[@areejswais1570]

Thank you for the nice video but one question, Do i have to heat the jars before pouring the wax? or no need for that?

[@amh49002]

Love these types of informative videos. Thank you for doing that. Would love to see the wax process from unboxing to chopping it and melting it. Would also love to have a video of you packing shipments for orders. Those are interesting. Have you ever done one on the business side of it? I know a lot of people have the interest in making candles but don’t know the next steps that go from making them to actually selling them. The process of getting that business part set up, the insurance, the website process for taking orders, sales tax, batching lots, etc....

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I definitely need to start incorporating more topics on business but these require much more knowledge and preparation, I have to handle these in a responsible way and make sure I’m giving out accurate information

[@BriBDoesItAll]

Hi Erica! I wanted to know if you could do a video on what you use to color your candle and when do you add color to candle.

[@Yoube-br1ht]

Thanks for video so the right amount of wax you use you label your jar 13 oz candles

[@Alwench]

Amazing video, thank you. I'm a beginner and love the science behind candle making. Yours was the only video I have found that is technical enough to satisfy my preciseness. And I love, love, love your formula for calculating the weight of wax and fragrance required. I took it one step further, took the weight of water required for my desired fill level, then used the density of the wax on the msds to convert to the wax weight. And guess what? I ended up with the most perfect fill level with absolutely no wastage first time 😍 Mega win xxx P.s. It astounds me, the number of videos out there that use random cup measurements, teaspoons of essential oils and heating with a microwave resulting in serious leftovers - argh!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh awesome! So happy you enjoyed ☺️

[@keishahanley1651]

At what temperature do you pour your candles?

[@tiguabeams]

Thank you so much

[@karolmackenzie]

Thank you for sharing this with us. My daughter and I want to make a home business with candles. We want to learn first before starting

[@sprightly1]

Do you have a video on clean up? I am just doing this as a hobby and just tried for the first time today-- but how do you clean your pouring pot and what do you do w left over wax?

[@alejandracamacho4342]

Hi! Thanks for this video, it has helped me a lot to start my candle making journey☺️ i wonder why you mix your fragance oil at 180 instead of 160 like you used to.

[@Candles_1]

Great video ! May I ask what temp you pour your wax into your candle? Thank you

[@auroregeminard7742]

Thank u v much for all this helpful information

[@buildingbliss]

This is wonderful! Thank you! Can anyone give me info on the presto pot?

[@chrivedy]

You’re videos are very helpful for making candles and the business in general

[@weixuanguo8761]

wanna the recommendation of the fragrance oil, thanks!!

[@journalsbyjaydis5840]

This is the *BEST* candle making video I've ever seen! This is SO helpful! 🥰🙌🥰

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw thank you soo much!! I’m glad! 🥰

[@joanmanzella8740]

Great video. You are a great instructor!