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What is the Difference and Why You Should Try It – Gel Candle Making

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Hand Crafted

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Is candle making the right business for you? Many people now find themselves in a position to start their own home business after being laid off from a job, or even just because they have more time on their hands. They want to do something personal that will allow them to make a profit right from the comfort of their own homes.

The basic steps you will use to make a candle out of gel wax are basically the same as with regular wax. There are some differences however with certain technologies and equipment. With regular candles, usually people will use a double boiler when the melt the wax. Using this system with gel wax would take far too long so most gel candle makers have started to utilize a multi-cooker, which is basically a sort of deep fryer. They are made of metal and have a separate heating element as well as a temperature gauge so you can arrive at the correct temperature you need to melt the wax.

Giving them away as gifts or using them yourself are just a few of the ways that candles can be used. For some, it is a very profitable business venture. Candle making and selling can be done entirely over the Internet, if you would like to do so. While other people prefer to market their candle creations at fairs, flea markets, trade shows, or even sell them to neighbors and family members.

I know what you’re going to ask next, what about a “real” book? A lot of people will buy the craft e-book you create but what about those who prefer something you can actually get hold of?

No problem at all. Companies like Lulu will take the digital file you’ve already created and print you as many hard cover versions as you like. What’s more, you don’t have to commit to huge and expensive print runs, you can order as few as just one! Besides a few technical things you need to do to make your cover artwork suit their specifications your craft e-book and its “real” version are the same thing.

The money you make from hard copies is obviously less – you do have to pay for that printed version — but it’s you who decides the price and the margins are still greater than via a traditional craft book publisher.

Creating gel candles is easy and quick. One of the coolest things about gel candles is that you can add decorations directly on the wax so they float from inside the candle. This can provide a rather unique look for your candle and is also a great way to personalize a candle if you are making it as a gift. You should also find that your gel candles burn noticeably slower than wax candles so they last a little longer. Happy candle making

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