Should your business be a sole proprietorship or LLC?

Take a look at two popular ways to legally organize your candle or soap business. This article compares LLCs to Sole Proprietorships and highlights the practical considerations most useful to makers like you.

Candle Making

MAKE IT: Soy candles

Learn how to make your own soy candles with this beginner-friendly tutorial.

How to choose a soy wax What's in a fragrance oil? How to conduct a burn test Soy wax troubleshooting guide All Candle Making >

Soap Making

1 oz bottle of sea mist fragrance oil with a blue bath bomb and soap

Learn how to make soap!

Whether you’re making soaps for fun or plan to pursue a business, our melt & pour how-to guide will walk you through the process.

What is melt and pour soap base? MAKE IT: Tea tree and turmeric layered soap How to use an IFRA certificate All Soap Making >

Business

How to start your own candle making business

We might be a little biased, but a major benefit of candle-making is that you can easily turn it into a part- or full-time business.

How to price your candles Deciding where to sell your candles How to create your first candle product line Product photography tips: how to use natural light All Business >

Inspiration

Bright Black—Candles With a Purpose

We sat down to talk to the founders of Bright Black, a fellow Durham, North Carolina business. Tiffany and Dariel told us about their journey, their mission, and their plans for the future.

Building brand and community with Frostbeard Studio Wholesale success with Southern Elegance Candle Co. All Inspiration >

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