{"product_id":"from-wax-to-wealth-2-day-candle-business-course","title":"From Wax to Wealth: 2-Day Candle Making Business Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTurn Your Love of Candles into a Confident Candle Business Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2-day candle making business course is designed for beginners and hobby candle makers who are ready to take things further and learn how to create, price, label and sell their own candles with more confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver two supportive, hands-on days, you'll learn how to make soy wax container candles using pure essential oils, while also exploring the key business foundations needed to start building your own candle range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum of just 4 students, this course offers a more personal learning experience, giving you time to ask questions, practise your technique and begin shaping your own candle business ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike our relaxed, creative candle making experience, this course goes deeper into product development, testing, pricing, branding, sales channels and marketing, helping you understand what is involved in moving from making candles as a hobby to creating candles you may one day sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Learn With Us?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is taught by Michelle, founder of Gifts for the Senses, a wellbeing gift shop and workshop space in Coulsdon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be learning in a real retail environment, with practical guidance from someone who understands both the creative side of candle making and the everyday realities of running a small product-based business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur workshops are intentionally small, always hands-on, and designed to give you the time and space to learn properly, not just follow a recipe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Course Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners who want to start a candle business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobby candle makers who are ready to take things more seriously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWellbeing business owners who would like to add candles to their product range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft sellers who want to create a more professional candle offer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who feels unsure where to begin with candle making, pricing, labelling and selling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe different types of wax and how they behave in candle making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy 100% soy wax is a popular choice for natural container candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWick types, wick sizing and how to position wicks correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to work with pure essential oils and create your own scent blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to calculate fragrance load safely and accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to measure ingredients for consistent candle batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step container candle making using 100% soy wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature control and how it affects scent throw, finish and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to carry out burn testing and what to look for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon beginner mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to keep simple testing and batch records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral candle safety warning labels and why they matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen CLP labelling applies and what information you need to consider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to supplier research and sourcing ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to calculate the cost of making a candle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to price your candles with profit in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to begin developing your own candle range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranding basics, including naming, packaging and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales channels, including markets, online selling, workshops and wholesale ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple marketing ideas to help you start promoting your candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to begin creating a practical business plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full days of hands-on learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and equipment used during the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour handmade soy wax container candles to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable guide: Candle Making 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This is ideal if you would prefer individual guidance, extra time to ask questions, or support with your own candle business plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course gives you practical guidance on candle making for business, including safety testing, candle safety warning labels, pricing, branding, marketing and when CLP labelling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to help you understand the foundations of starting a candle business, but it does not replace professional legal, insurance or Trading Standards advice. 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