I know I'm underselling (7.5 euros for the heaviest, most detailed beeswax candle (~170g) with color) But I'm not trying to make a living from it. I just want to continue making these and making a bit on the side. Where I live, beeswax is 19 euros per kilogram. Most of my body candles (most popular molds) are 4.5 euros. I buy 10 meters of wick, and that's around 3-5 euros. It takes me 3 hours to melt all the wax for 15 candles, and then 12 hours of cooling, before I can use the molds again. So within 24 hours, I can make max. 40 candles. I did the maths at one point, and for my 4.5 euro candles, it takes me around 1-1.75 euros to make. I also crochet, where I get more money. Great video!
@DWB1177
Жыл бұрын
This makes so much since. I use bees wax a lot but I also use soy and coconut for some of my first collection candles . This does makes sense now I need to find out the shipping part. I haven’t launched yet However my family and friends have been buying candles… I post my tester on social media so people will know that I’m getting close to launching and they seem interested and waiting patiently.
@DianneElizabeth64
Жыл бұрын
Where do you get your beeswax from. I have coconut/soy and am afraid of counterfeit beeswax
@swatson88
7 ай бұрын
Something to cinsider for the pricing of your candles would be the fixed costs ( business liability insurance, electric, water etc ) running a calculation to ensure you're covering the basic business costs not just the profit.
@Purplekeys05
6 ай бұрын
I wonder if there is a recommended percent or margin to add to accommodate for this. Surely there is an average somewhere that somebody has calculated…? Maybe
@Dianalovee100
5 ай бұрын
This video was so helpful! You’re awesome 👏🏼 thank you
@JulieFranklin-
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Lots of great information. Thank you! 💕✨🕯️
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it! I tried to give as much helpful info as possible :)
@kazgaming5088
Жыл бұрын
I sell wholesale at around 2x cost, retail around 3.5x for a 6 oz candle. I do sell other products at anywhere from 3x to 9x retail. The 9x is actually 5x wholesale. You have to consider market value too. It could be that some items don't sell at 4x but would at 3x. And others, your competitors could be at 7x your cost and they fly off the shelf at 6x. Anything less than a 3x retail to sell is not worth making. You're better off skipping that product. But yeah, learn your cost and be able to give an exact number per item. And don't be afraid to wholesale at a lower cost like 2x or 2.2x. If I have a store purchasing 300 candles from me, I don't mind a 2x. It's super easy to mass produce. And 3 days of work for a $2,000 sale is worth it to me.
@wendyhanna9585
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing I am interested in labels 🏷 making
@74Bignorm
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. As with most watching, I just started making candles. I am interested in a at home label making video from you.
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I do have a video teaching how to make labels, I don't print them myself but I do design them!
@yvettestromsodt9710
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!!!
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
Of course! I'm glad you found this helpful!
@stephanieworkman9976
7 ай бұрын
You have given a great deal of valuable information. I'm having trouble getting the links you've provided to work. What is the best way to connect with you?
@AndyHlove
4 ай бұрын
I am interested in label making thanks for the video very helpful
@juliamckee3201
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a label making video pls. Love your Channel ❤
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
I do actually have a video on how I make my labels!
@kendramckenna7312
Жыл бұрын
I am looking to get into making candles and my question if you usually need double the solid wax to make a candle wouldn’t you use 16 oz to make an 8oz. Candle?? If so doesn’t it double the cost of was. Everything I see you double solid wax for liquid size
@rodneyallen9263
5 ай бұрын
Hello. I would like to learn about label making.
@nospoon1111
Жыл бұрын
Where are you sourcing your beeswax? I've not found any beeswax close to $8/lb. Thanks for staying with natural ingredients!
@holisticjourneywellness
Жыл бұрын
Amazon, candle science, and Bulk Apothecary typically have it for around $8 per lb!
@louierockefeller9371
7 ай бұрын
Where does the cost of goods come from? Do we guess how much the wick is and then add up to a reasonable profit
@AedanBlackheart
Ай бұрын
Buy the wicks in bulk. Make it reasonable, profit is profit.
@melroypereira1202
9 ай бұрын
What about adding cost for melting the wax.
@AedanBlackheart
Ай бұрын
A double boiler and stove top.
@Dasindance
7 ай бұрын
Hello I'm starting a candle hustle/business myself but am doing so now from Beijing. Perhaps you and I could work together, I could learn the candle biz from you and help you reduce costs by helping you import your materials.
@AedanBlackheart
Ай бұрын
Not sus at all 😂
@Dasindance
Ай бұрын
@@AedanBlackheart Fair enough.
@AedanBlackheart
Ай бұрын
5 bucks small, 10 med, 20+ large.
@marthienel2190
Жыл бұрын
And that price doesn't expressly count the cost of electricity and utensils...
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