How Much Does It Cost To Start A Candle Business From Home?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

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[@Bookwormfds]

I am on the planning stage for my company and I would like to say a big thank you to you. I learnt a lot and hope everyone in here who is going to start your candle business, you can do it too❤

[@Cookie-mv5gt]

The hardest part is starting and believing in yourself. I’ve watched enough candle videos I’m starting my business

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

10000%. That is one of the hardest parts. Knowledge and experience will build your confidence over time.

[@misslyntheena]

Woohoo! 🎉early squad - I finally ordered all of my testing stuff and I’m just waiting for the vessels now, can’t wait to start! You are the biggest help in this journey x

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw I’m so glad!! That’s exciting!!

[@msyuliayusuf]

Much needed video for someone just starting out like me. Thank you Erica! x

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@robertwhitman756]

This was perfectly timed for me. Great advice.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad!!

[@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co]

Still love these videos about starting out, I started with a candle kit , and even though everything was black & white direction wise , I loved it , and that’s when everything started 😂

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co I love that you still love these “basics” videos! ☺️

[@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co]

@ I do it just reels me back into how & why I got started, especially right now when I’m going a little nutty trying to prep 6 dozen mini tins 😂 not my favorite thing, I got spoiled with wick centering tools lol

[@Loves_Jesus2]

Praying you and your family are safe and not affected by the earthquake 🙏

[@brandylucas1783]

I think you’re spot on girl.👍🏻

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

🥰❤️

[@xyngchic]

I have the most samples. lol. I will use them for melts

[@Leadingladydar]

Hi Erica! Lady Dar is here! Thanks for responding to my message in your other video. I need to hear this.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@Katie_Grows]

Hoping to launch in September🎉thank you for the video❤

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yayyy!! What a great goal! You have plenty of time to plan ☺️

[@Sistermeto]

I watch your video and your beautiful. Thanks for your help. What lable mech. Do you use? I need labels for my jars can you help 😮

[@meganbwise]

Great video, as always! How many candles do you recommend starting out with to list on an Etsy or a website?

[@trentuskoski7130]

What is the latest update on accublend with their soy10? Getting mixed reports.

[@CassandraSRobinson]

I cannot find the size cinder blocks that you have your digiboils on. Do you have a link? TIA.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@CassandraSRobinson let me check! We got them in person at Lowe’s. They BARELY are big enough to hold them. Let me see if I can get the size for you

[@darklightbeauty]

Please could you make an updated video on how to work out costs , how to work out labour etc….

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes I actually have a plan for a video like that soon because I needed to clear some things up in regards to pricing🧡

[@darklightbeauty]

@ thank you 🤩

[@misslyntheena]

Me watching this after already having ordered 72 jars, 9 fragrance oils and 12.5kg of wax 😬 Let’s pray it works out so I didn’t waste my money x

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@misslyntheena honestly, have fun!! ☺️

[@abeecruz]

Erica, do you know what’s the story on Soy 10?

[@damariscolon4170]

I just ordered materials from candle science and equipment from Amazon. I really need to this to succeed but I have a really big problem. Since I was a kid I lost my sense of smell, how will I know if the candle is ok when testing it?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Oh man, that is definitely a challenge 🧡 Do you have anyone in your home that can help let you know? Also, I would definitely recommend to purchase the top selling fragrances, look to the comment section to see what customers are saying to get a better gist of if it’s a strong scent, if people like it, etc!

[@damariscolon4170]

@MemoryBoxCandleCo my mom but she's had Alzheimer's and is bedridden.

[@kiyomifrost]

im sorry. 2500. i don't believe it. you have to make a video for people with a smaller budget. im not saying i can't get $2500, but realistically anyone can start with bare minimum

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

You definitely can start smaller: only testing one wax and jar style, no website, taking your own photos, etc. However $1,500-$2,500 is actually on the lower end. Manyyy people spend $5,000+ getting their candle businesses going. It doesn’t have to be purchased at the same time, if you took a year to invest into the business that would be $100-$200 per month. You could start buy selling candles to local customers first through venmo/cash payments.

[@destinyhope101]

Unless you buy tested candle recipes from experienced candle makers you’ll have to spend majority of your time testing different materials which is mostly why it’s so expensive to start.

[@ParisSunset]

@@destinyhope101 that’s true if you’re making body butters, sugar scrubs, or cosmetics, but there really aren’t formulas for candles. But you’re right about spending money on trying different supplies while wick/fragrance/wax/vessel testing. It gets expensive.