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FAQs

How much should I mark up my candle? ›

Another pricing approach is to use a calculator to set a marginal markup percentage for your candles based on your costs. Generally, a 25% to 50% margin is a good range for a new candle business.

This is why it is important to do at least 3 test burns before making a final decision on which wick size to go with. If you sell or will be selling container candles to others, we strongly recommend test burning candles all the way down before deciding on a wick size.

Paraffin wax candles tend to be cheaper than soy or beeswax candles but may have shorter burn times. On the other hand, soy and beeswax candles tend to last longer but may be more expensive.

The 8-10 Rule: Place one 8 ounce candle for every 10 feet radius of room. It's a good rule of thumb to follow the 8-10 rule to ensure your candle scent permeates the entire room equally.

After you choose your candle wax type, Armatage Candle Company recommends that beginners follow the 84-candle rule. In other words, make 84 candles to build your skill with the craft. Then give all of them away and take in feedback and any other valued learnings.

The 5 candle rule is a common trading method in which precise candlestick patterns are identified over a five-day period to anticipate price moves. It assists traders in identifying bullish and bearish reversal patterns as well as trend continuation patterns.

But try to avoid letting it burn for longer than 4 hours without trimming the wick. As your candle burns, carbon residue builds up on the wick and causes it to take on an unsightly mushroom shape. This in turn can cause the flame to get too hot, produce smoke, and leave ugly black stains in your wax and container.

The general rule of thumb in candle making is to use a fragrance oil to wax ratio ranging from 6% to 10%.

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Not only did these two give off strong scents, but they smelled the best, too. Yankee Candle and Bath & Body Works candles gave off very heavy, in-your-face scents, whereas Le Labo and Byredo released complex, luxurious scents you'd expect in a fancy hotel.

What is a good profit margin on candles? ›

If done right, candle-making can be a profitable business. The profit margins vary depending on the ingredients, the cost of packaging, and marketing, but the average profit margin for handmade candles is around 50%; it can be slightly higher for specialty or premium ones.

Price your candles: Add up the cost of materials, labor, overhead costs, and desired profit margin to determine the total cost per candle. Finally, set your selling price based on your research and what you believe your target customers are willing to pay.

As a general guideline, a fragrance load of 6-10% of the wax weight is often recommended. However, the ideal ratio may differ based on the specific wax you're using and the strength of fragrance desired.

The next step in candle wick trading or analysis is to get an idea of wick percentage. It is arrived at by dividing the wick size with the candle size. – A wick of 5 pips and a candle size of 20 pips has a 5/20 or 25 per cent ratio. The percentages help a trader understand which breakout is strong or weak.