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Candle and Soap making small business must have
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items I will be adding some important items must have for starting your small business. I started out as jewelry making, melt and pour soap, solid lotion bar, perfume oil and tart wax melt. So with these experiences and items that I find it helpful to have...
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This is a must when you want to know what is your room temperature for pouring your wax base. Soy wax is extremely temperamental if you want to avoid frosting. However, some of the issue such as frosting, shrinking, and dipping is unavoidable. But th...
ThermoPro TP49 Digital Hygrometer & Thermometer
This pot work wonder for when you are using double boiler method. You can use it either for soap, butter, wax, you name it that is for skin related items. Just so you know if you use it for skin related items, don't use it for food. Reason being it b...
Marsheepy Double Boiler Pot Set, 2500ML
This strip is where you would normally find in the perfume store for when you want to smell the scent. This is also great if you want to blend either your fragrance oil (FO) or essential oil (EO) to make new scent. This will last you a long time. I l...
IFAMIO 200 Pcs Perfume Test Strips
For every small business that sell physical items? This is a must! Perfect for you to add your logo as you can either use stamp or label. And, not only that it is recycle friendly since I know most pop up shop would prefer that all vendor would adher...
Qutuus Kraft Paper Gift Bags 8x4.5x10 25Pcs
not only can you use for food but you can also use it for your candle and soap business. If you create items that look like food this is a great fit for you. Enjoy!
KALHOOF Parchment Paper Sheets 300 - 12x16
This is a smaller size since the other one were a bit larger for larger size items or someone that purchase more items. For this one, it is perfect for gift bag, business side for items that were purchase, you name it, this is it. Enjoy!
GSSUSA Brown Paper Bags 5.25x3.75x8, 20Pcs
I recommend to start out practicing on MP soap. I have brought simple products from a different vendor but if you are local and just wanted to practice to see if this is your vibes then enjoy!
Soap Bases | Oatmeal, Glycerin & More - Michaels
Remember to start out small to get the idea on how to use soy wax at the local store. Ordering online such as Candle Science or Makesy (they are vegan base and focus on luxury) may be beneficial for you if you want. The reason I choose Michaels becau...
Soy Wax Flakes by Make Market® | Michaels
This is the best tart wax ever recommends. The huge downside is that it came in hard slab form. Very hard to break it apart. yikes!
All Natural Soy TW-30 Tart Wax - California Candle Supply
This is my go-to wax that I used for a while. It comes in flakes form which it is easier to work with and not only that, easy to weight as well.
Golden Wax (GW) 494 Wax Melt and Tart Soy Wax
if you are looking for clean and vegan friendly, this shop is for you. They are based in Cali. They also have a small starter kit for you to try different waxes that would suit your prefences. Enjoy!
Soy Candle Wax - Makesy
I love some of these fragrance oil. They have change their FO into clean and phthalate free few years ago which is great. My recommendation is to start small like the 1 oz bottle to see if it is to your liking. Enjoy!
Shop Fragrance Oils For Candles and Soaps - CandleScience
Midwest Candle are the best. Their small sample size FO is 2 oz! That is incredible! Most candle making company have 1 oz which it is enough to test it out. They have a great support on FB group that they have. They also provide resources on blending...
Candle & Soap Making Supplies | Best Fragrance Oils | Midwest ...
if you wanted to do the wick candle, this item is a must have because it will help center your wick. Not only it can put one wick but you can also chose two wicks. 3 wick is possible but not advisable. Enjoy!
DINGPAI 20pcs Metal Candle Wick Holders
This is such a cute mold ever! Very good quality with little to no issues at all. Great for it intend. Enjoy!
X-Haibei Mooncake Chocolate Soap Mold 2.5in
FYI, these are small. Not even an oz. However, this is great to have as a sample size or if you want to do like a small bag type and you can add these beaut into or make it into a basket with the flower scent or something fresh you know. I saw that t...
4 PACK Flower Shape Chocolate Molds Set
I actually use this for my wax melt. If you remember that I recommend about that small flower silicone mold. This was it. Another idea would be creating a bark wax melt. Because this is too cute. You can do so much with it. Enjoy!
50 pcs Kraft Stand Up Ziplock Bags 3oz
These are adorable. It was used as a sample tealight but it didn't work out so I tried it as a balm, perfume balm. you could it as a party favor to make whatever you can think of. Enjoy!
Rose Gold Aluminum Tin Jar 1oz - Pack of 32
I actually use this to put my rubbing alcohol to clean my stainless pot, glass, silicone container. Not only that is you are working on soap such as melt and pour soap, cold press (CP) soap, this work for you as well. Enjoy!
Alpree Continuous Water Mister Spray Bottle
this is a must if you ever have skin issue in soap. I also use this in my solid lotion bar since I don't like greasy feel to it. By adding this into my solid lotion bar, it would make my skin feel like velvet. Love it! Enjoy!
Traverse Bay Colloidal Oatmeal, 32 oz
these are adorable if you want to focus on crystal base style. I know some maker actually cut the soap to shape it but this will take away your headaches. Enjoy!
KENAST Silicone Mold Set of 2 - Diamond
I got this because I wanted to try the bleeding heart wax melt but I forgot about the big heart shape! But be warn, this is tiny! You could even use as fudge for when you want to put inside the dessert. Also you could use like clear melt and pour bas...
Heart Shaped Silicone Candy Mold Set
I love this and the fact that when it is close it is automatically off. It does light up with you need to. This is just simple and nothing like that fancy gizmo. Enjoy!
DOQAUS Instant Read Meat Thermometer
If you think that this is for duct? Nope, you are so far out. This is highly, highly recommend for candle, wax melt, solid lotion bar, anything that is sensitive to heat. This is need during the summer heat or any heat for that matter to prevent your...
US Energy Double Sided Reflective Insulation
This is a great addition to your small business if you ever do pop up shop. You wouldn't want someone to open up the bottle just to smell it. This tiny one can be use as a tester to smell and apply small amount onto their skin if they have any allerg...
Teenitor 36 Pcs 2ml Cobalt Blue Oil Bottles
This is a great add to your soap and lotion making since this particular Coconut oil have a high melt point. This come in solid form, which is why I choose this because you can easily scroop out what you need. Most of the coconut oil come in bottle a...
Coconut Oil 92 Soap Making Supplies 32 fl oz
I still have it for 3 years now. I love this and love that it is light up. Never fail me and the weight seem to be okay so far. Enjoy!
DYNAWOO 33LB Digital Food Scale, Stainless Steel
Still have it since 2022. Super durable! This is absolutely perfect for storing your materials and organizing as well. Enjoy!
Simple Deluxe 5-Shelf Storage Unit, Black
I actually use this to organize my fragrance oil, carrier oil, material to make perfume oil, etc. Been using this since 2022. You can use this whatever help you get your items. Enjoy!
Vtopmart 4PCS Breastmilk Storage Bins Set
I know what you are thinking but trust me. I love adding this to my shelf. It is made of glass, so do exercise caution. I like this because I can control how much of the fragrance/essential oil to my pot when I am mixing something. Or putting inside ...
Weewooday Glass Droppers Pipettes 20 cm Set
Game changer hun! When you know you have to pour your fragrance oil into the oil, it left a bit of a mess and we have to use stick to help flow better. This things is a must because it is easy to control the flow and how much you need to add into you...
Kelkaa Twist Caps, 24mm Neck, Pack of 12
I trust this company and love it! I even love it more when they have this every month. This is prefect for starting out. You can select any 5 1 oz bottles for $5. Normally, each would cost somewhere between $2 to $3, as far as I remember back then. E...
5 1 oz Fragrances for 5.00
When buying Essential Oil, it is better to buy directly to the supplier and not at local craft store because they don't give you the information you need. Such as the percentage you need to make lotion, soap, perfume, etc. They supply INFA statement ...
Wholesale Essential Oil for Candle and Bath/Body Products
Insurance You need to know
The most important thing before you even start selling any skin care related item is to get an insurance. Just slapping warning label isn't enough. Not only that, candle also need insurance as well. Not all company will offer both under the same insu...
This is one of many company that I would recommend for you to check it out. It is free join but I think you would need to have a company? You can contact them to see about that part. Enjoy!
Indie Business Network
This is one of many company that would offer variety tools and resources, mentor, etc. Also under this company they cover There are thousands of different products that can be covered by the HSCG Insurance Program or through other products offered by...
Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild
This is another one that is great to have because under this company, they cover jewelry, crafts, and arts. There is some restriction that you would have to check it out. There are two cost tier, depending on what you do. Enjoy!
Handmade Artisan Insurance
This is the reference guides on how to start your small business and what you need to know. If making soap or candle is your right path from going to hobby to small business. Enjoy!
Candle Making Business Guides
When I first started out, I learn it on YT channel with few makers that tell their journey, how to, supplier, pricing etc. But they never talk about business insurance that you really need before you even think of selling skin related item. Flameles...
Insurance for candle makers
Items you can find in Michaels
This might be okay as starting out so you get the general idea how candle making work. I would recommend to buy either fragrance/essential oil from a different supplier such as Makesy, Candle Science, Midwest Candle, etc. Enjoy!
CraftBud DIY Natural Soy Candle Making Kit
You can never get enough of this. Craft would have alot of these because of different scent they were working on. However, I recommend to start one for now. This will pour alot of project.
90oz. Candle Wax Pouring Can by Make Market
Although this may be on the smaller size but it is a great starter. I love it that it have that control temp setting. Not all wax will have the same temp. Some was do not recommend to heat over 200 degree as it will burn. Other waxes required over 20...
CraftBud 16oz Electric Candle Wax Melting Pot
This is great to test it out if beeswax is for you. Keep in mind this is meant to see if you enjoy making candle. If you are looking for clean and vegan friendly then Makesy is for you. Enjoy!
Natural Beeswax Pastilles by Make Market
Here is the coconut wax with paraffin wax. This also have high melt point basically mean heat over 200 degree i think but I would recommend to check the direction. Enjoy! Oh if you are looking for food grade paraffin wax or blend type, then I would r...
Coconut Wax Blocks by Make Market
While gel wax is not widely popular but I thought they would be a fun project to try it out. There are very few company that sell this type. Enjoy!
7lb. Gel Candle Wax by Make Market
This is a prefect example of candle jars. Not all jar can be use for candle. So exercise caution when you are buying candle jar. Glass jar is not the same as candle jar due to heat sensitivity. Also, this is great to try it out, gift giving, hobby bu...
8oz. Iridescent Glass Candle Jars, 2ct. by Make Market
This is actually the most popular candle jar that nearly every craft use. Again, Candle Jar and Glass Jar are not the same. Not all jar are heat safe due to the flame being extremely hot. Otherwise the jar will break. Believe me, it does happen. So y...
8oz. Amber Glass Candle Jars, 2ct. by Make Market
This is also popular because it is super sleek and versatile. As I mention before, candle jar is not the same as glass jar. Must be candle safe and made for candle. This can use as a hobby or gift giving. Business standpoint, see if they have bulk or...
8oz. Frosted Black Candle Jars, 2ct. by Make Market
This is for 8 oz tin which it is the most popular size as it tend to burn a bit longer than 4 oz one. Also, I actually prefer tins over glass because glass do break and tin don't. Enjoy!
Hearth & Harbor Stainless Steel Candle Tins with Lids
This is a popular 8 oz with 24 pack if you want to do gift giving or testing out the scent. I prefer tins over glass since they don't break. Enjoy!
Hearth & Harbor Stainless Steel Candle Tins with Lids
This one is Peach and Copper, it is so adorable, 8 oz with 24 tins. I didn't know they have this. Man, I want one! Enjoy! ohh not only can you use as candle wick but you can use for soap or tart wax too.
Hearth & Harbor Solid Candle Jars
this one is actually black and white 8 oz with 24 tins. This is great if you have black and white theme event. Great for candle, favor, soap, tart wax, etc. Enjoy!
Hearth & Harbor Solid Candle Jars
OMG Navy and Sage is so adorable yall. I am not kidding. Great for any type of event theme colors, favor, candle, soap, etc you name it. Be creative. Enjoy!
Hearth & Harbor Solid Candle Jars
Mama why are you doing this to me. This is unique and gorgeous not have. Perfect to use as favor, candle, soap, etc. I mean how can you not. I will be recommending another style too. Enjoy! I always love unique looking item that would stand out more ...
Hearth & Harbor DIY Candle Containers with Lids | Michaels
Mama why are you doing this to me. This is unique and gorgeous not have. Perfect to use as favor, candle, soap, etc. I mean how can you not. I will be recommending another style too. Enjoy! I always love unique looking item that would stand out more ...
Hearth & Harbor DIY Candle Containers with Lids | Michaels
Mama why are you doing this to me. This is unique and gorgeous not have. Perfect to use as favor, candle, soap, etc. I mean how can you not. I will be recommending another style too. Enjoy! I always love unique looking item that would stand out more ...
Hearth & Harbor DIY Candle Containers with Lids | Michaels
Mama why are you doing this to me. This is unique and gorgeous not have. Perfect to use as favor, candle, soap, etc. I mean how can you not. I will be recommending another style too. Enjoy! I always love unique looking item that would stand out more ...
Hearth & Harbor DIY Candle Containers with Lids | Michaels
Supplier I recommend
I do love this supplier. Sea Salt and Orchid is my favorite scent. I don't generally trust the fragrance oil (FO) from the local craft store such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby because they don't provide information that you need by telling you the perc...
Candle Fragrance Oils and More
Keep in mind that these are quite pricey but they are amazing as not only are they vegan but also animal cruelty free. Just check them out and see if they are right for you. Their main focus is more of luxury brands. Enjoy!
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