Candle Making Business Guides - CandleScience

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How to start your own candle business

Our complete guide to get your candle making business up and running.

Creating your first candle product line

Learn the keys to building a great candle product line.

How to price your candles

Ensure your candle business makes a profit by knowing your cost.

Promoting your brand: Get started on social media

Get started on social media.

Selling online: tips & resources to get started

Learn how to setup an online business.

Where to start selling your candles

Use this helpful guide to decide which sales channel best fits your goals.

Product photography: using natural light

Learn how to photograph your candles in their best light.

Product photography: backdrops & surfaces

Learn how backdrops and surfaces contribute to product photography.

Candle labeling q&a's with Avery WePrint

Do you have questions about how to label your candles? We have answers!

Product photography: focusing and shot composing

Learn the basics of focusing and composing your product image.

Using graphics and images for your business

Before you use images from the web, there are a few important things you need to keep in mind.

Selling on Etsy: an overview of indie candle & soap makers

Learn more about selling on Etsy, the most popular marketplace for makers.

Start your soap business in 5 basic steps

Learn the basics for starting your own melt and pour soap business.

How to ship candles: packaging, shipping, and calculating the cost

We’ll walk you through the logistics of how to ship your candles: the supplies needed, how to package your candles, the most popular shipping services, and how to charge for shipping.

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