Step by step candle making - A visual candle making guide for everyone

My name is Jeff Standley and I teach people how to make candles and create a business around them. Thank you again for watching. If you have anything you would like to see please message me.
Updated the video with step by step instructions so people could follow along and write down supplies used.
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[@isilenecardoso8765]

What type wax did you use ?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

6006 for this video.

[@DorisVargas]

A BIG thank you!!! With your videos I was able to start up my own candle business! Your videos are always so helpful ☺️

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

That’s awesome! Congratulations!!

[@bybits4206]

The music first of all it’s so calm and soothing, thank you for the tips!

[@williammoore2417]

Thank you for your videos we started a candle business and cut out vessels out of recycled whiskey bottles and polish them.

[@maryobrienbarcoe2639]

Brilliant video as always and thankyou for all your help. May you be rewarded in many ways. 🙋‍♀️

[@kanamexzeroxyuuki]

I just started last weekend and got my eye on possibly opening an online shop. This was amazing thank you

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you so much and good luck! Ask any questions if need help.

[@SMART-pn3fn]

Thank you for a complete tutorial ❤❤❤

[@jhiselebardot]

VERY helpful video! Thanks son much! 👍🏾

[@michaelgosney5635]

Really good video, Jeff. I like the process oriented video style.

[@dorothylaing2643]

thank you this is my first time watching your video

[@bodybesilk]

Love the video

[@reflectionave.candleco.5467]

Great Video !!

[@moirnatural3354]

Thank you 💚

[@sammytak1]

Great video buddy

[@PCP-uo7nk]

Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏

[@ConjureAMillionLLC]

Thank you!!!! 💗

[@meadowyck]

Showing off that beautiful wax melter there😉😉😉. Great video

[@kuldipraj2264]

Thank you sir for the help i look you ever video

[@Minnettescandlesandessentials]

Thank you Jeff! Because of you I am where I am!!! Forever grateful for ur advice!! Continued Success!!! #minnettescandles thanks you!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you as always!!

[@mjvexpressllc]

New sub great video!! Looking to get started soon

[@christinetrinidad6942]

Your videos offer valuable recommendations!! My candle company is attending our first Farmers Market in two weeks! Blessings from VELABAECANDLES!!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Thank you and congratulations!

[@jojod9659]

SUPER helpful! Thanks for the transparency and listing out all of the gear! Question about the RTV: is it easily removable if I wanted to make some tester candles then wash and reuse the jar?

[@2lovebeyondwords]

Thank you so much ❤❤coming soon in 2024

[@mrs.sylencer4040]

Love watching you videos, very informative.. my husband and I are having trouble with our ht? Any advice you can offer?!? Thanks in advance!!

[@dablumishra]

great

[@PCP-uo7nk]

I am new to candle making and just started watching your channel. I would like to make taper candles. Would you think about doing a video on that? Thank you!

[@rodlaney5814]

Oakmoss and amber, burning in the bathroom right now 😎

[@kadlee]

❤❤❤

[@Thanu1111]

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[@JMICTHEBRAND.]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wandalorraine4983]

Great video. What wick are you using here?

[@mizzstarr510]

Hi Standley, I have a question . Do you have any single wick recommendations for an 8 oz wax Tin jar ? I currently double wick but I no longer want to in fear of the jar getting too hot . Thank you ✨

[@Nicholas_Paul]

Hey Standley! Great video as always☺️. Thanks for always being so thorough and helpful to us makers. I have a really random question for you haha, here’s hoping you can help me out or lead me in the right direction. - I’m starting my own candle business, and I’m making my own Vessels out of Plaster/Cement. Both of those are very porous materials and aren’t waterproof of course, so I’m currently looking for a safe waterproofing sealant for them that’ll prevent the wax from seeping out + a sealer That isn’t flammable... I’ve literally searched everywhere for answers and a lot makers seem to be using some Polycrylic material, but turns out its extremely flammable. I was wondering if you personally know of a good waterproofing sealant to use for the vessels? Or if you have any friends who can help that use cement/plaster vessels for their candles? Thank you!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I did see one at one point, I’ll see if I can find it again.

[@Nicholas_Paul]

@@StandleyHandcrafted I really appreciate that! Thank you so much for looking into it for me☺️

[@Nicholas_Paul]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Hello☺️ I was wondering if you ever found the sealant? If not, no worries at all

[@user-wz8mn1qe1w]

😊

[@air5097]

Hi! Do you not add your oils at 110 anymore? Do you add at the melting point? Thank you in advance!!

[@snehapariani7452]

I want to learn

[@juliekaufman7795]

How did you measure out your wax from the presto pot?

[@angel_arabella]

Great video. So did you pour the FO while wax was at 185? I thought in a video before you poured at a lower temperature? Thanks.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I have a video where I test a low temp method. That was also soy wax, this is parasoy that needs to be poured at higher temps.

[@OmgNinjaX]

@@StandleyHandcrafted I was wondering too when I was watching, thank you for clarifying. I literally tilted my head when it said you poured into the vessels @ 170 *F , cracked me up after now knowing what's going on.

[@alinanagori1122]

Which wicks did you use

[@latricejohnson3210]

What wick do you use, Jeff? I just ordered these jars, and will start testing soon.

[@KCEERED]

Research research research !!!!

[@magipinto]

Hi, Jeff! Do you have any plans on doing more FO review videos? Hopefully Candle Science?🤞 Many reviews that I can find on YT is more like “ooh it smells good. next!” and I really like how you describe the scents in details😊

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I’d like to get back to making them once a week. I love doing them. That’s the plan. 🙂

[@magipinto]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Aw thank you! I love that plan☺️ Will be looking forward to watching them!

[@bryanne3838]

Is the oil necessary? And what is it for?😊

[@mjdomjdo7427]

what temp was the wax when you add the oils?

[@jessicadouglas2281]

What kind of wax do you use Standly?

[@parikhan2865]

do u use essential oils for fragrance?

[@sophiavictor5050]

Where did you get the orange wick cantering from.

[@britney-kaysloley2633]

hi standley, who created your company logo stickers?

[@yolanadagarcia2906]

Hello I just started 2 weeks ago but I do not know what I am doing wrong because my soya candle are to oily and have white and they are not strong , I have spent a lot of money in this candle business

[@madhumithasubramani2410]

Sir!! I have an idea to start candle making business.. You tell me pls which type of wax and oil I use to make this candle.. please mention the name of them.. If it's helps me a lot!!!

[@moneshasahai2783]

Hello what size are these jars ? Thank you 😊

[@nikitak8952]

Can you please explain the use of stearic acid in candle making?

[@carengolub8451]

I read somewhere most likely on FB that one candle seller does not put their FO in the wax but puts it directly in the container and then adds the wax not even mixing it together. They said they have great HT...just curious of this process...any thoughts?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I do that with certain off candles but I always mix. Pouring the wax into a container with oil doesn’t mix itself well enough to leave it.

[@sammytak1]

Got a question for you I did 8 oz tins for the first time and I cleaned the tins and put the wick stickers on and pushed on them and when I added the wax they started to lift .. what did I do wrong?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Nothing, wick stickers don't stick well to the hot metal once you add the wax. Use Red RTV next time and it will help. :)

[@sammytak1]

@@StandleyHandcrafted ok thanks bud ..

[@bosspluslife9901]

Great video as always. Which wax and Rick did you use? I know u have to test myself due to the fragrances I will use, but I asked a a starting point. I have tested and tested 9oz ss with lx and htp, soot or no good ht. Any advice for coconut or 6006?

[@fannyquezada9182]

Hi i have a question ! I have to measure the wax when it’s already melt or before melting ??

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Either way, it weighs the same.

[@pujabag6880]

Which type of oil use in it ?? And how much oil added in it ??

[@lizetteplaza7635]

Where u get the wick holders

[@swrknj]

Where can I get those nice wick holders for the 9 once straight jars

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

www.hotthrow.com

[@swrknj]

Thank you sir

[@gallery8585]

What oil did you use here?

[@vanajaaravapalli4659]

Hi, Which oils are used can you please tell me name

[@delishawilliams6857]

What wax are you using this video

[@user-ic1ki9sm7e]

Adding oil is necessary? And is this business actually profitable or just a small or side business?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

My candle business or the candle business in general?

[@beataboddie1202]

Lord I’m still having problems how do I measure the wax ? By the lbs or oz do you have a step video on measuring wax?

[@nellycandelas4875]

I didn’t realize how much oil I need to use

[@erikadupart]

how much FO do you normally use in this type of candle?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I use 8%, 1.1oz to 1lb of wax

[@kuldipraj2264]

Hi, what size/type wick do you use for this jar please?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I forgot to add it in the notes, I used the HTP104 for this jar.

[@tanyac5061]

@@StandleyHandcrafted is that a 9oz straight sided jar? This is the jar i use with problend 600 and can't find the correct wick. Please help

[@emmamaldonado5361]

how or when do you get a email for your candles

[@cassiehouston7730]

Hi, where else can I buy the HTP 104, CandleScience site shows that they're no longer selling those.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

The Flaming Candle has them, Cierra Candles and West Sound Candle Supply will have them in stock soon.

[@cassiehouston7730]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Awesome...thanks

[@skiidzman]

Candle on the left was bothering me lol

[@alexatarabay534]

would you also pour 464 wax at 170? i thought you are supposed to pour at 135. thanks!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

You can pour wax at any temp from 180-110. The higher the temp the more chance for sinkholes, wet spots, and just uneven tops in general.

[@QueenMelika]

I use 464 as well! I’m new to this, I’ve seen videos where you pour at 135 and others where you pour at 160 and even higher. Ive done both to see the results. My candles look great after they cure, nice smooth top but when I test them I burn them for a few hours and blow out when they harden back up they are all lumpy and have holes. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Any suggestions would be very helpful, thank you!

[@calcul8tedhealing519]

@@QueenMelika I use 464 wax as well as I've found that pouring at 140 and heating the jar prevents frosting. I find you cannot move the jar or wick at all once your pour the wax, or the wax will be bumpy after you light and let cool.

[@emmamaldonado5361]

hello Standley what sizes jar are those

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

These are the 9oz straight jar

[@nowexit]

Same footage from the upload on the 30/05/21

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Correct, I mentioned that I added step by step instructions to the video.

[@a.rielkate]

What is your red wick adhesive called? :)

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Red RTV

[@a.rielkate]

@@StandleyHandcrafted just bought some, thanks!!

[@saileedeshmukh2466]

Pouring temperature 175F-170F What if we pour it for Temperature around 120F.?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

For this wax (6006) you can’t pour that low because of its higher melt point. Soy can be poured lower since it has a much lower melt point.

[@saileedeshmukh2466]

@@StandleyHandcrafted Thank you soo much So i am from India we really don't have type of wax we only have two type one is soy wax flax, other one is say wax which is little oil and come in solid cube form Making candles out of only soy wax flax is difficult no smooth tops as all and after burn it becomes very messy So i have started using the solid soy wax which is better But in that when i burn it oil starts collecting at the wick bottom Why does that happen

[@courtneymillar9234]

How much wax is in those jars

[@gillianfrank8164]

What wax do you use?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

I use 6006

[@chrishartman325]

Can someone tell me where to get the orange wick clips..needing some for 8 oz amber jars...thanks

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Those are from www.hotthrow.com

[@chrishartman325]

@@StandleyHandcrafted I went to site...there is no way of emailing them...I am needing to know if they will fit 8 oz. Amber glass jars?

[@chrishartman325]

@@StandleyHandcrafted congrats on your new home and office...I have been following you for 2 years and after learning much from you..just finished my biggest order...127 candles and 60 melts...hopefully getting ready to land a 1100 wax melt order...wish me luck!

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

@@chrishartman325 they should fit that jar, they fit the clear 9oz straight and they’re identical.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

@@chrishartman325 wow that’s huge! Nice work! And thank you so much!

[@sakchigupta1114]

hey! you havent used any viber or steric acid in these candles... is it not important in candles

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

They’re used to help with hot throw if you’re having issues. I haven’t run into issues with the waxes I mainly use.

[@elenagiannos]

Every time my candles have wet spots what is the problem?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

It’s the wax shrinking as it cools and it pulls from side of the glass. It’s going to happened all the time due to the nature of the waxes.

[@0320tammy]

Do you measure your wax when it's melted already?

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

It will be the same melted or solid. Always by weight, never by volume.

[@moodswinging4406]

The heat gun trick! I always wondered how you get even. Would a blow drier do the same? Ty so much

[@pinkugautam1230]

Hi standley how r you hope you are doing well Can we make the candle for you in India which will be cost effective for you too..and we will expend it all over India too.. If this business idea of opportunity you are interested please let us know as we are looking buyer for our products like candles etc.. Kindly connect with us..😊