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Even a complete beginner can learn how to make beautiful creations that can be sold from home, online or at novelty shops. There are some critical things that will pave the way for your success in a candle making business.

Obviously, you will need wax and wicks. You’ll also need dyes and fragrances. It is important when you purchase these to ensure that the wax, dye, and fragrance oil work together. Further, when you think about how to make candle art, especially the kind that you can sell, you will have to think of unique ways to mold the candles. Basically, anything that has an interior space has the potential of being a candle mold, so this is the time to be creative. Perhaps you have several old wine glasses that are collecting dust in a cabinet. They may be perfect for a yellow or burgundy candle with a warm scent. The first rule of how to make candle creations that you can sell is that there are no rules! People have used everything from car parts to cookie cutters to make candles.

You will need some additional tools to make your candles. You will need a good thermometer and heat source. You will also be setting up a double boiler, so you need a pot to boil water in and another pot to melt your wax in. You will also need a recipe for the all critical wax/ fragrance/dye ratio. If you do not have a good recipe, you can waste a lot of time and money making ugly brown candles that stink. You do not want to do that, so find a good recipe online or at a crafts store. I strongly recommend that you stick with the recipe exactly when starting out. You can experiment later when you have some experience.

Once you have your mold and recipe picked out, the process is a lot like baking a cake. You measure out your ingredients very carefully and mix them together as you are melting your base wax. You only want to prepare the exact amount of fragrance and dye for each batch, as they cost money and need to be managed correctly. You just mix and stir and you are ready to pour your candles.

You will find as you make a few batches of candles, you will learn there are tricks of the trade. You will find how to get your fragrance and dye into the wax without making a huge mess. You may want to get a small syringe (without needle) to add these ingredients. You will find what works for you. You will also learn to use the tools you have available in your home. Over time you will develop a process that works for you.

The last thing to mention is the criticality of keeping the thermometer and heating the wax in a container separate from the heat source. The best temperature for a wax melt is 170 to 220 degrees. It is very important that you keep the wax temperatures stable, as the wax will burn or break down. Never apply the heat directly to the wax, as this will also cause it to become unstable. This can ruin your entire batch of ingredients faster than any other candle making mistake. Learning how to make candle art that you can sell can be very rewarding. With a little creativity and following an established recipe and process, you will be able to market your candles very quickly.

Patrick McTigue is a candle making enthusiast. For more excellent tips and information on candle making, visit http://www.candlemakingsuccessplan.com/how-to-make-candles/.