Beeswax candle bestsellers

[Kaz]

I'm just having my first foray into the world
of candle making and I'd like to make some to sell. Can I please ask forum members who already produce and sell beeswax candles what type of candles in their experience sell well, pillar candles, container candles, novelty shapes (which) etc? And scented/unscented (I know beeswax doesn't hold a fragrance as well as other waxes but do buyers expect a fragrance)? I would like to be able to focus my efforts on making candles that will appeal

 

[Erichalfbee]

Tea lights are popular as are skeps. This time of year I do scented Christmas candles in a tin.
The ones you posted earlier are lovely. I use Christmassy scents from 4candles.

 

[E&MBees]

I sold mini Christmas trees last year. Just plain beeswax, unscented. They were very popular. Mould was from Abelo.

 

[BeeAdmin]

That sounds cool. Good luck on the new undertaking.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I sold mini Christmas trees last year. Just plain beeswax, unscented. They were very popular. Mould was from Abelo.

Yes those too. I put those in my Christmas boxes for friends and a couple of hospitals

 

[elainemary]

I'm just having my first foray into the world
of candle making and I'd like to make some to sell. Can I please ask forum members who already produce and sell beeswax candles what type of candles in their experience sell well, pillar candles, container candles, novelty shapes (which) etc? And scented/unscented (I know beeswax doesn't hold a fragrance as well as other waxes but do buyers expect a fragrance)? I would like to be able to focus my efforts on making candles that will appeal

Like you, I’m trying Some different candles this year. If I sell any it will be tealights. I make hand dipped dinner candles for friends and family for Xmas gifts and as you know I’m making votives in glasses as well this year. I’ve also just bought a pine cone mould from Abelo, think their moulds are good.

 

[Nannysbees]

We have made skeps which are popular and this year Christmas trees, moulds are quite expensive though. As we heat up the wax every time we reuse the moulds I expect the gas bill will be going up as well!!!! How much do you charge for candles. We sold ours 2 skeps for£5, not sure how much to sell thr Christmas trees for?

 

[Erichalfbee]

How much do you charge for candles.

I cost the wax at £1 an ounce, add up the wick and container and label, if there is one then add 50%

 

[TomH]

Another vote for the Abelo Christmas tree, and pine cone here as well. The pine cone is beautiful, but i've sold more of the Christmas trees so far!

 

[Kaz]

Another vote for the Abelo Christmas tree, and pine cone here as well. The pine cone is beautiful, but i've sold more of the Christmas trees so far!

Thanks @TomH , I've had a look at the abelo site and there are a few Xmas tree moulds, is there one you recommend please?

 

[E&MBees]

Thanks @TomH , I've had a look at the abelo site and there are a few Xmas tree moulds, is there one you recommend please?

I use this one:

https://www.abelo.co.uk/shop/candle-moulds/candle-moulds-candle-moulds/christmas-tree-small/

 

[ericbeaumont]

I cost the wax at £1 an ounce, add up the wick and container and label, if there is one then add 50%

Some years ago I worked out that the profit margin on rolled candles at market was 500%.

Bright pinks, deep red, purple, lime sell well. Thorne have the best colours.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Does anybody sell rolled candle making kits?

 

[Kaz]

Some years ago I worked out that the profit margin on rolled candles at market was 500%.

Bright pinks, deep red, purple, lime sell well. Thorne have the best colours.

At our local honey show this year there was a stand for children to make rolled candles using triangular sheets. *very* popular (and nicely balanced cone shaped candles. I haven't seen anywhere you can buy the sheets, has anyone seen them? They didn't appear to be cut down squares although that's always possible!

 

[elainemary]

I sold mini Christmas trees last year. Just plain beeswax, unscented. They were very popular. Mould was from Abelo.

Emily, what did you sell your trees for pls?

 

[E&MBees]

Emily, what did you sell your trees for pls?

£3.00. I wrapped them up like this one.
(The black line is covering up my address and is not on the actual label)

 

[judy12]

I'm making tealights this Christmas. Could anyone advise me on what to charge?

 

[Erichalfbee]

I charge 50p

 

[Aneebe]

I really loved making candles last year as I'd begged about 14kg of wax from various sources to "play" with. I did say "what the heck" and put a chunk of my honey takings towards buying quite a selection of the moulds, largely from Abelo. They gave great results so I must see if I can find a photo to post here. I made a few of the huge pine cone candles for friends (silicone spray release essential) but they are hard to sell and my take on all this is that there is a sweet spot with candle size and profit. The little skeps sold well as did a tiny owl mould (from fleabay). Minimal wax, good profit. I tried the hexagonal T's mould but it wasn't a great burner and the shape didn't seem so popular. Visiting a local garden centre last year (with posh honey selection) I saw a wicker basket with 10s of little skep candles chucked in, getting quite a battering. They were selling for seven quid but a great idea to accompany the honey! I'd say each was about 70g wax so that's quite a mark up although I've no idea how many they would sell. The thing that drew me to them was the intense honey smell from the wax. Fabulous! Would anyone have a genuine honey scent they could recommend please? I'm finding that most honey customers want a scented candle. Cheers from Belfast. I LOVE this forum!

 

[Erichalfbee]

Cheers from Belfast. I LOVE this forum!

How did the neck fan do this summer?