Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
handmade success
Not every jar or tin is safe to fill with hot wax. Here's what actually makes a container candle-safe — heat resistance, pour temperature limits, wick sizing by diameter — for soy, paraffin, and beeswax.
Most candle businesses aren't unprofitable because of bad candles — they're unprofitable because the owner doesn't know what each candle actually costs to make. Here's how to fix that.
inventory management
In this blog post, we cover why it is important as a candlemaker to manage your raw materials and products using inventory management techniques.
Need a name for your candle business? Here are 50 creative ideas organised by vibe, plus quick name formulas and a step-by-step guide to checking availability across trademarks, domains, and Etsy.
How much fragrance oil do you actually add? This guide covers the fragrance load formula, wax-specific percentages, flash point safety, and a free calculator that does the math for you.
We discuss the pros and cons of different waxes commonly used in candle making, so you can choose the best one for your products with confidence.
We show you how to conduct a simple burn test for your candles.
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Because they don't know what their products actually cost to make.
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