What is a Candle Making Craft?

By Kevan Shandler

The candle making craft

A craft is skilled practice of some particular trade. People who perform a very particular type of skilled work are known as craftsmen or tradesmen. It usually takes several years to become knowledgeable and proficient at the craft or trade you have chosen.

You can submit your hours and do a written test to the licensing authority of your area and if you pass you will receive your trade or craft license. You will then be known as a craftsman, tradesman or Journeyman in that line of work.

Candle making is a craft and it's going to take some time to become knowledgeable and proficient. You will require time to learn how to make candles of any type and shape. You will learn by trial and error the methods to successfully add fragrances and decorations.

You will find out how to use your molds. As a craftsman you will also need to learn how to use your tools properly and effectively. Eventually you will find "your favorites" waxes or oils, and fragrances, along with decorations that you enjoy working with the most. This will be when you finally understand how to use your tools, fragrances and wax of your choice to work with. Candle making then will be very relaxing, easy and satisfying for you.

I think it would be a great idea at the start of your candle making craft to buy a note book or loose leaf binder that you can add to when needed.

Then use your book or binder for several things:

* Making a list of essential tools to buy.
* Make and inventory the items you have, or will use from the kitchen.

Add any items you purchase to your inventory.

* Make an inventory of your candle making stocks, waxes, oils, fragrances and decorations.

You should always know the value and quantity of your inventory items. This will allow your being able to know your profit margin quickly for any type of candle market you may wish to sell to.

* Record temperatures of the stove, of the wax when it is ready and the temperature of your work area.
* Treat your craft like any professional does.
* Make notes of quantities of each item used for each kind of candle you make.

This book will be a treasure for you. When you make a poor batch of candles, and have recorded all steps taken during the process of making this particular batch you can simply read this and know this one is to be done differently. The reverse is also true when you have made a fantastic run of candles your record of success will be easily repeatable.

Many, mechanics, plumbers, and electricians, carpenters, and many other craftsmen or tradesmen have put in the time to learn their craft taken the tests have been licensed. After working for someone else they decide to open up their own business.

You might want to consider going to the farmers markets, or flea markets. You might want to find out if a few business owners in your area would accept your products on consignment. With unique well-thought-out, quality products, priced well, with a good profit margin you may well find yourself with a very lucrative business that could easily place your job.

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