Wholesale Candle Making Supplies - Keys to Making Cost Effective Purchases

By Patrick E McTigue

By now, you've likely already recognized that you have the creativity to make beautiful candles that can sell. The next step is material in the form of wholesale candle making supplies. It is important before you begin shopping to have at least a small business plan together so that you have some idea of what kind of wholesale candle making supplies you will need. For example, wax itself is generally alright if stored properly for a significant amount of time. Fragrances and dyes deteriorate when not used or changed out on a regular basis.

Also, keep in mind that wicks are a wood product and even though they are coated, they too can become worthless if not used consistently. It would be a shame to create a beautiful scented candle only to find out that the wick does not burn properly because it is old.

So the key to wholesale candle making supplies is to know what you can and can't buy in bulk and knowing how much work you plan to do will assist that directly. As with most things, buying in bulk, especially when it comes to wax is the best way to go. The more you buy at once, the cheaper wholesale candle making supplies become. If you plan on putting out an entire array of scented candles, there are many offers online for bulk purchases in fragrance and dyes. Bear in mind that this will also help if you are trying your hand at making the same types of candles consistently.




Once you've developed a formula for one that you would like to make to sell over and over again, wholesale candle making supplies don't become an economic decision, they become a necessity. Always remember that the customer wants the candle on your table or your website, not some random variation of the idea.

Wholesale products, especially dyes and fragrances, will help you attain that standard of manufacturing.

Other things to keep your eye on when making purchases are that you should never buy wholesale candle making supplies from a company until you've tested the product line. Many companies do not supply samples of their product. The next best thing to do is make your purchases in the smallest and simplest quantities until you've determine which company provides the best material for your candles. This may sound obvious, but you can't rely on testimonials alone, and you'll never know what's best until you try several combination's.

The last two things to keep in mind about wholesale candle making supplies is first, know where and how to store bulk material. You don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on supplies only to have them destroyed by moisture. Keep everything in a cool, dry place until you are ready to use them. If that is not available, don't buy them until it is. And finally, if you are using organic supplies, ensure that the wholesale dealer that you work with is certified by the FDA, to protect your product. Wholesale candle making supplies provide consistency to your product and save you money, but you have to know what you are buying.

Pat McTigue is a candle making enthusiast. For more information on wholesale candle making supplies, visit http://candlemakingsuccessplan.com/.


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