Check out and subscribe to my other channel for more behind the scenes, tech, and more. kzitem.info/rock/PvQz9oiTu_Px9FXMkLJ_lw
@Coach_MarcyBob
3 жыл бұрын
I spent 371$ total for everything between candlescience and Amazon ..... bout to quit my 9-5 in two weeks and step out on faith. I think they’re in Keller TX which is about 1 hour to 1.5 hours from me in Rowlett.
@aquarianlove3429
3 жыл бұрын
Wishing you success!
@ashantirobinson7692
3 жыл бұрын
I pray you are doing well throughout this storm.
@momof4kings642
3 жыл бұрын
🍾👏🏽🎈🎉 Congratulations!
@dridontcare
3 жыл бұрын
i wish you all the best, if i was you i would work and make candles before you quit fully starting off is trial and error, up to you good luck
@vanessacortes9919
3 жыл бұрын
Wishing you lots of success!
@jenniferperdomo4548
3 жыл бұрын
I spent 146 at candle science between oils , oil coloring ,2 different sets of 12 jars , lids , wicks not counting the starting kit from Amazon and other items . I'm Ready for Business! But I still need a scale lol
@dmartinez1993
3 жыл бұрын
How about an update on sales?
@foodielicious2210
2 жыл бұрын
have you started the business????
@felisha407
2 жыл бұрын
How’s your business going? Are you making monthly profit?
@natsimms2376
Жыл бұрын
Stanley … I have leap of faith this is what I want to do not only for monetary reasons , my pleasure 😇 is in making a difference to whom may come across my product be the scent / smell the relaxation of watching the ambiance from the light of the ❤candle and maker… I am a beginner determined to elevate in making a great candle
@shaquannasellman6300
3 жыл бұрын
Standley I cannot say thank you enough! You’re amazing and I love watching your videos. You’re just all around an amazing man. Always very informative and organized. Now lol you always talk about separating yourself from the other and making your candles unique with having a luxury style container, scent and etc. Can you do a video with soon with creating that luxurious candle with amazing CT & HT? Also, sharing some of the places that you’ve found to have luxury vessels and supplies? I appreciate your time and dedication. Thank you!
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I’m sharing my journey on trying to find them. I’ll have a video soon. 🙂
@mamamarzz888
3 жыл бұрын
Just decided I want to start making candles & eventually sell them. Been binge watching your videos! Love them & thank you for sharing so much helpful info with us!!
@ReginasCrazyLife
2 жыл бұрын
This so far has been the best getting started video I have seen
@StandleyHandcrafted
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad it helped. :)
@akebaballard4902
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so informative and direct you basically took all the guest work out of it.
@ericamarie4073
Жыл бұрын
I bought my first kit today from amazon. Right now Iam doing it as a hobby and Iam going to see where this takes me
@sammytak1
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m looking to start making candles my wife and I just got a starter kit and we are going to make them this weekend to see how it goes. We are getting our son involved to. He is special needs and we think I will like it ..
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing good luck with the candle making!
@sammytak1
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted hello where do I look for the soy wax , the dies, and the jars? And the scents ?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
@@sammytak1 Check out Candle Science, Maple Street, Aztec, Natures Garden, Lone Star Candle
@sammytak1
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted great thank you I really appreciate your help ..
@sammytak1
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted for a first time candle maker what kind of soy wax number should I test at home and wick ? .. and should I start with like a 5 or 10 lb bag .. with like an 8 ounce jar.
@priscilasant5337
3 жыл бұрын
AAA is way less expensive. Even the oil fragrances are cheaper than other sites. I just got my package today 😻
@tonijohnson5326
3 жыл бұрын
I’m close to AAA so I plan on ordering from them and do some testing
@ritaslone2793
3 жыл бұрын
Jeff can you do a video on marketing your own website please? I'm having issues with getting my candles sold on my website. My local customers buy them with no problem but I have invested in all these shipping supplies n not using them.
@kabikis1994
2 жыл бұрын
Did u try to pay people to market for you online?
@Wellgroomedhouston
2 жыл бұрын
you are so easy to listen to and i appreciate your speed at explaining very pertanent info.Thank you.
@warriorsgreatness6182
2 жыл бұрын
Exceptional teaching training. You are inspirational, professional and well versed in your gifted crafting skills. Thanks so much for generously sharing your expertise. Mucho Gracias
@SunflowerToshaDiys
3 жыл бұрын
I love 6006 wax my favorite.
@MsMarketing01
3 жыл бұрын
This video was exactly what I needed! I can not wait to get started with making my candles. Thank you for such a thorough video 🙏
@vincentlandcandleco
3 жыл бұрын
Wow excellent return in profit. I’ve been doing smaller batches and orders. Sounds like I need to just order large
@emptiedjar
3 жыл бұрын
I will help you make and decorate the studio, virtually!
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to need it 😁
@a.w.4011
2 жыл бұрын
Mr.Standley, I’d like to first of all thank you for sharing your vast wisdom on the subject of all things regarding candlemaking. This is the second video of yours that I’ve watched, I plan to subscribe and view your whole library on the subject. As a registered nurse who is looking to get out of the medical field ASAP, I appreciate all of the detail and insight you provide to prospective candlemakers. I wonder if you can advise me on all of the platforms you use to sell your candles, besides having a dedicated business website. Thank you so much
@StandleyHandcrafted
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I sell on Instagram, facebook, Pinterest, my own website, and advertise on Tik Tok and KZitem.
@a.w.4011
2 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted Excellent!… , and thank you so much for the expedient response, take care.
@TheEmillz1
3 жыл бұрын
Standley across the back wall...
@larredante9503
2 жыл бұрын
I am wanting to start making candles in order to start my own business. This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you
@warriorsgreatness6182
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you generous helps, wisdom, expertise, incredible helps for us serious wanna be candle makers. Very encouraging, very inspiring. Mucho Gracias
@lisamcconnell9657
Жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thanks Jeff
@Level-qp8sz
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, this was SO helpful.! TY! Do keep more videos like this coming : )
@rosemaryjackson7505
3 жыл бұрын
I love your channel, i am a beginner candle maker, i do have to rewind a lot because you speak fast, lol but that's fine :)
@BellaValentino1
3 жыл бұрын
There’s an option where you can slow the video down. He does talk super fast lol
@dang9269
3 жыл бұрын
Really Appreciate you helping people get started.
@ronettehoover
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much i have been following ur page for some time. and im starting my candle line jus gathering information
@SunflowerToshaDiys
3 жыл бұрын
Jeff will you do some videos on wickless candles. The safety and so forth.
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@nicolesandraperkins
Жыл бұрын
So far I've spent $263. I started with a candle making kit from Amazon. I've bought a few fragrance oils and GB 464 wax.
@Jaqueen83
Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a kit on Amazon.
@Angela.Empressive
3 жыл бұрын
thank you !!
@detoxinglifepodcast
3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a start up from Amazon today. It was soy, so when you said those were a bit harder, dohh!. Lol. But, I'm starting, wasn't that expensive. I'm doing my salves, butters and balms now too. I'm doing an entire line. Again, I do fitness stuff, so I hope using that market will generate clients, in fact, I sold a few lip balms already. Thanks for the videos, I'll subscribe to your IG so you can know who I am. Butterzzz, hope your fitness journey is catching fire too, get it...lol?!
@SoulanceGina
3 жыл бұрын
You sound just like me 🙂
@lindascoufos6546
3 жыл бұрын
What about insurance? And getting you LLC? Everything else is very informative but I feel like there are other hidden costs taking from the profit which is a little discouraging. But after the business takes off I'm hoping to see more profits making the insurance more affordable.
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
This video was specifically covering the materials and getting started making them. Once you get to that point you would then want to look at LLC and insurance, as well as other costs. I mentioned this at the end of the video.
@mayriamrazack7349
3 жыл бұрын
Hi jeff, great video's so helpful & knowledgeable! from London just starting making candles, have a real passion with making candles! suppliers here are not as good than in american, choice wise! But i know ordering from america would be very expensive in terms of shipping! As i'm just starting! Keep up the great videos.
@kasupa14
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I know the struggle, but I've found suppliesforcandles.co.uk to be just as good! Their starter kits are some of the best I've seen, and I recommend them 10/10
@mayriamrazack7349
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, that's great to hear of your kit to start! Got my kit from cosy owl - very disappointed, hopefully they will send a replacement. Thanks for your recommendation. Good luck making candles.
@kasupa14
3 жыл бұрын
@@mayriamrazack7349 Good luck to you too, it can only get better now! 🤗
@musicmatters1114
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it looked very nice with the book case.
@fearless4371
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your knowledge.👍
@SoBiZZaRe10
3 жыл бұрын
Excuse me, but did you take into consideration the materials used for packing? I supposed it is important as ppl won't come to knock at your door and you handle them the candles :)
@simplyblessed_
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I don’t have a FB but I’m about to make one just to join ur group I need all the information I can get
@halloweenheathen4394
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what supplier you are using but that shipping cost is absolutely insane. I would NEVER. I got twice the amount of supplies and paid $38 shipping.
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
For wax and jars? How close are they to you?
@LChea1216
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Standley, You recommended the IGI 6006 Wax to start with. I have seen reviews that this wax is really good but pple have had alot of trouble with it causing alot of black soot. Please advise.
@blondieboss6701
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Bushrasvlog
3 жыл бұрын
the problem is.... I can't find any store that sells candle making supplies in my country... the only option i have is to buy from american websites,, not all of them ship unfortunately and even if they did the shippping cost is so expensive
@MeetMeOnTheMoon
Жыл бұрын
Thanknyou
@josepharato5885
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@justinmoore5707
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@lakeshia_SoapCo.1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you this a very informational video. What wick did you say are good for the 8oz. Jelly jars & the 60006 💕
@StandleyHandcrafted
Жыл бұрын
In this video the HTP83 or 93 worked well.
@lakeshia_SoapCo.1
Жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted thank you
@vanessa.rojas007
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a visual learner, would you happened to provide your list where it can be printed or a screen shot of it. This would help me tremendously. Thank you.
@eveclark5502
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, I love your videos! I am just starting out,I want to make high end luxury candles. Could you give me suggestions for really great fragrance oils that have a high hot throw?
@Raquelle7777
2 жыл бұрын
Great question I would love the answer to this
@jessicastauffer1183
3 жыл бұрын
I’m really wanting to start a candle business! Once I perfect the candles and start selling them, how do you ship them? Do you pay for the shipping or do you charge the person buying them? I would think I would be losing profit if I had to pay for it??
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
For most products I pay for shipping.
@sethseth9059
3 жыл бұрын
On most online product order forms, there is a field for shipping and handling which means you charge for it in addition to any applicable tax. Get a shipping scale to weight your products and see what one, two, three candles would cost to ship. In the US you probably have to make an account with USPS so you can produce a shipping label. Then all you need is to box it and drop it off at a sorting hub. I'm sure there is a KZitem video on how this is done in the US.
@the_faithful_ot
3 жыл бұрын
I am a college student and I'm thinking about starting a candle business. I was thinking of selling on etsy and maybe public vendor events. What insurance do I need and what licenses as well. I watched your insurance video and had a question. When getting candle insurance, once you get one policy is that the only one you need to be covered for everything? Also, can you explain in the comments what licenses I need to sell on etsy and vendors and the insurance that would best suit me being on a budget as a college student.
@katianna7306
3 жыл бұрын
Same I'm 19 and I'm a college student and want to make money
@sarahdimarzio8523
Жыл бұрын
@@katianna7306 each state is different with insurances policy for small own business
@rastaricky9584
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. But how about your labour costs? Is that factored in?
@StandleyHandcrafted
2 жыл бұрын
You definitely want to factor in labor and that’s going to be different for everyone based on many factors like area and demographics among other things.
@barbr316
2 жыл бұрын
I am new to candle making I’m gonna do it as a hobby until I learn the craft of candlemaking and eventually I will start a candle business, I’ve been watching lots of KZitem videos and I really enjoy your video how would you price the candles I know they come in different sizes, do you charge for the wax the color and fragrance that would go into a candle and the time it takes to make a candle so how would you charge?
@the_radiant_patriot
Жыл бұрын
We need a new video to keep up with inflation.
@StandleyHandcrafted
Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@xorto121
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, I'm from Germany and I got inspired by your candle making tuts and im thinking about to start a small business over here. I've a question about buying soywax and other stuff for candle making. I wanted to ask you maybe for an advice. Is it possible to get in touch with you? Greetings Hakan
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Please email me at jeff@standleyhandcrafted.com
@xorto121
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted thanks for fast response. I'll definitely mail to you very soon.
@xorto121
3 жыл бұрын
Mail is sent. Thx in advance.
@ethansloan3939
2 жыл бұрын
what type of wood, and regular wick would you suggest for 464 soy in 8oz and 16oz jars,,,, made my first batch last week from the stuff my dad had over when he was making candles.
@darrellwilson9103
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to make candle molds?
@mariahen19
4 ай бұрын
So glad I came across your videos. I’m in the process of starting my own business. I am testing my candles now I hope to be able to start selling them by June.
@iammystrength
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff did you ever find a wick that worked best with the Lavana container? I never saw follow up video after those to you did
@felicitekingne8810
2 жыл бұрын
What about buying in EU ?? AAA ships only in Canada, US and Mexico. I cannot find a cheap alternative. Does anyone have an insight on the market over here 🤔?
@teddydevedzhieva5574
2 жыл бұрын
Hey I want to start my own candle business and this video helped me a lot with getting a clearer imagine in my head in how to do it but the probalem is that candlescience does not ship to europe... Does anyone have any recommodations on where to buy my supplies from? I'm from Bulgaria, East Europe
@yvettebooth67
3 жыл бұрын
Hello I am a inspired candle maker and i was thinking to use coco apricot creme wax because of the white and clean look i have researched. My question is would you think it is a good candle wax a beginner could start with? Thank you
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great wax but you will need to do a little more testing with it for a good hot throw. It’s a really nice wax.
@yvettebooth67
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted when you say do more testing, do you mean to add more fo if necessary?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
@@yvettebooth67 You may have to test different wicks and also different oil percentages
@yvettebooth67
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted thank you I kind of figured that is what you. 😀
@sammytak1
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your vessels from and your fragrance oil‘s?
@viviannarodriguez6808
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, what would be a good beginner kit to buy off of Amazon?
@jaileneacevedo480
Жыл бұрын
I’ve tried your links and they are not working
@ericamarie4073
Жыл бұрын
Iam new to this and my box came with soy wax
@christinageller1649
2 жыл бұрын
For what size candles for 16.00
@shiivzn
3 жыл бұрын
Im so confused on scents , do we make our own scent by mixing them or do we use the scents that are already made and just rename them
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
You can do either one you want. Most people just buy the bottle and use those. Some people rename and some don’t.
@patopatox8133
Жыл бұрын
Youre an Amazon Associate how do you earn money through them?
@StandleyHandcrafted
Жыл бұрын
You can sign up with them and the use a special link for products that if people click on them you get a percentage. It’s pretty small but can add up.
@Tiawest742
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m trying to find a good wick for my 8oz jelly jars for 6006. I just purchased HTP83 fro CS, I’m going to try CD8 today. All the ones I been trying so far has not worked. Which do you recommend? I will like to test an eco, cs recommend eco2 but I seen comments that’s to small. I have not been able to a strong ht at all
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
The HTP and CD work great. I would try adding 8% oil to the wax and see how they come out.
@Tiawest742
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted ok I’m going to try that! Thanks so much
@Coach_MarcyBob
3 жыл бұрын
How did you get your website going ?
@kellyfurr9728
3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever make different color candles?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Every once in a while I’ll make colors.
@sideofrain875
2 жыл бұрын
How can you sell candles at $30 to $30 when most candles at stores cost $9 or less?
@Claresholms
3 жыл бұрын
American or Canadian costs? Where are you located?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
American, I’m in Washington state.
@cindyguerrero3802
3 жыл бұрын
Wait did I hear no more htp wicks. Omg what have they replaced it with
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
They’re redesigning them. They will have a new set soon p
@lr694
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info but can you slow down? You talk so fast and I don't know why so many youtube video speakers talk so loud. Calmly speaking is so much more enjoyable to listen to and skip the background music.
@elenagisa1318
3 жыл бұрын
Hope this will not sound mean but if your candle business is soo successful why are you selling workshops and other online stuff?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Since doing the KZitem channel and teaching people how to create their own candle business I have a lot of interest in people learning from me. Diversifying your income streams is always a smart thing to do.
@elenagisa1318
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted so if lets say you would have earned millions from selling candles, you would still have/use other smart "income streams"?
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
@@elenagisa1318 If I make a million dollars selling candles, then I’d be selling candles full time and I’d put that money into other investments. But, my candles, ebooks, pitcher stickers, classes, etc are all part of my brand and business at this point.
@elenagisa1318
3 жыл бұрын
@@StandleyHandcrafted got it, love for business :) ty for taking your time to replay, good luck :)
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
@@elenagisa1318 Absolutely, my pleasure. I love this stuff. 🙂
@Coconutluxenaturals
3 жыл бұрын
Which is why I teach candle making, instead of making candles....
@DeeDee-wo3cr
3 жыл бұрын
Thats great. Do you have any videos or some platform where I can find your info?
@Coconutluxenaturals
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeeDee-wo3cr yes we do Live videos on our Facebook page.
@zebunker
3 жыл бұрын
Way too high of costs. You are buying materials at retail cost. The only way to make this into a business if you buy at wholesale prices. The margins are too low.
@fahedo.m.jibrin878
3 жыл бұрын
It was easier and practical to make your presentation combined with showing these raw materials & tools in front of you on the table, instead of talking too much and addressing your speech as who is telling a story. It is very difficult to follow up with you like this. the benefits are very small.
@StandleyHandcrafted
3 жыл бұрын
Lol ok
@MrKaebee
2 жыл бұрын
slow down, you are talking way too fast
@ThePowerfulMach5
2 жыл бұрын
fun hobby.. Terrible business...if you sell online you pay shipping cost, it you sell wholesale you loose your profit, you can walk into Target and buy a $10 candle - why would someone pay $16 ?. flee markets and craft shows you pay for a booth... When it's all said and done you wont make minimum wage for your efforts...(the suppliers win)
@StandleyHandcrafted
2 жыл бұрын
The profit margins are great on candles even with absorbed shipping costs. It all comes down to marketing and getting your candles out there. People pay all kinds of prices for candles that are not in target, people love hand made items. I’ve done markets where I made enough to cover costs for the booth and markets where I cleared $1000 in a day. Find the good markets and stick to those. Joint the Facebook group and talk to literally thousands who make a nice living from them.
@cryptonutnut5481
Жыл бұрын
does not sound very profitable
@StandleyHandcrafted
Жыл бұрын
It can be very profitable. You can create candles with a 50-60% profit margin.
@Raquelle7777
2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous content thankyou , is it ok to message you via email with a couple of questions
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