I prefer wax melts. I find they last longer and smell stronger than candles. Also I have a child so I find they are safer than candles. It's also more affordable so I usually get more than 2 scents at at time. Wax melts are better value for your money for sure.
@morganunraveled2 жыл бұрын
seeing stats from a small business that is further along in getting sales is so helpful to even smaller businesses! I really appreciate you sharing this info so transparently! also this thumbnail on this video is stunning, I love seeing how much you enjoy photography as you’ve grown in your business & how gorgeous your photos are!
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow thank you so much! What a huge compliment! ☺️
@gabrielabracchini55192 жыл бұрын
I make wax melts as a hobby and I absolutely love them! I totally agree that people must become familiar with them. And the burners are lovely which helps them sell. Thanks for your videos
@somegreenlife2492 жыл бұрын
Hi, I had Wax Melts with me for the first time two weeks ago at a farmers market to test how it is going ( I currently only sell at farmers markets) and all was sold. Some have also asked if I sell the melters as well. So I bought melters for the next market to offer wax melts and melters as a set. 'm from Berlin and I honestly see very rarely in stores Wax Melts, so I was surprised that they are well liked by people.
@babydiamond12042 жыл бұрын
I sell at farmers markets also, mostly candles. Just started making wax melts and was thinking of purchasing wax warmers to sell as a set with the melts
@remnantfewministriesminist4952 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of doing the same thing.
@CrossingDream Жыл бұрын
I am working on starting a wax melt Business, I'm currently in the research stage. I just bought some equipment to get started and I'm planning on starting with just wax melts but I'd like to try making candles as well! I personally love wax melts more cause warmers are safer than candles and I have a 4yr old at home lol
@ricosnell462310 ай бұрын
did you start the business
@tamistevens422 жыл бұрын
We started our candle business a year ago. We offer wax melts and one size candle. I feel like our candles sell better. I will be working on closing our books for the year so will definitely run numbers 😉
@reginawallace26872 жыл бұрын
I just started a candle business with you, Erica your help but I haven’t done wax melt yet because I am trying to figure out things but thank you so much for your education all the time. Many blessings ❤️🥰
@nataliejernberg10262 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. It was encouraging because I have a business that is only wax melts. I launched in mid October this year and people love my product. I even got a few people loving wax melts who didn't know what they are. :)
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Love that!! ☺️
@smalltownglobalproductions Жыл бұрын
Wax melts do not just come in cubes. I Make mine in all sorts of shapes and designs. There is also a whole different category of wax melts known as scoopable wax, and you can even make wax melts that you use a spoon with that look like candles but do not have a wick. I sell far more wax melts than candles because people like the flameless option. They are safer around children and pets and do not need as much attention while still surrounding your home with fragrance.
@EytsirhcChristyeАй бұрын
She said they come in cute shapes and designs
@lifewithshaun2 жыл бұрын
I have a self care essential business called AMOUR XXIV , and I offer candles, self care apparel, bath salts and room sprays, mugs, and concrete home décor. Candles have been my main focus in my business since I started in 2020 and I was thinking about adding wax melts but didn't know how popular they were. I love your channel by the way has been really helpful in teaching me all about candle making.
@fox.loves.autumn2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to add candles to my line soon- I've been a soapmaker since '08 and added mini lip balms to my line when I started a business. People are kinda "meh" on the soaps (biz is building though!) but they've gone bonkers for the lip balms and I can't keep them in stock. 😍 Thanks for the informative video! I was really surprised at the results! 😎
@quilrican Жыл бұрын
you are honestly a great content creator. I was able to fully watch this video and absorb 100% of everything you said. In most videos like this the person posting usually arent as good at expressing themselves via video format
@MemoryBoxCandleCo Жыл бұрын
Aw wow thank you soo much!! What a nice comment :)
@jenna45192 жыл бұрын
I'm an aspiring business owner. I want to make wax melts only, because I find that they're more fun to make and I love the various fun molds you can use. I'm going to be starting a fundraiser for my friend and we'll mainly be selling wax melts (7 different options) and will hopefully be launching 1 candle soon. I just really don't enjoy candles anymore. I love buying them from other people, but I find candle-making to be 10x more stressful (and am always disappointed or frustrated with my results) than the wax melt process.
@creativegemarts2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video!! candles & wax melts are my best sellers and I added car diffusers 🌹🌹
@ellefarrelly-xg3xd Жыл бұрын
Late to the party (as usual) but you’ve made me feel SO much better … I’m having serious issues with wicking/hot throw and am at my wits end. Obviously I don’t have this problem with melts. I may just launch with melts/wickless candles while still testing testing testing wicks & continuing with my nightmare of zero HT 😱🤣 Thank you so much for your channel & your transparency 🙏♥️
@chadauthier2679 ай бұрын
i sell car freshies!! ive sold a lot of those!!
@rosafunchal11512 жыл бұрын
I am doing waxmelts......Its my 2 month.....And LOVE IT......I am in the candle business for 15years ......and decided to do the waxmelts also.....😀....Thanks for your video ☆☆☆☆☆♡♡♡
@BlackDogDesigns2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information, I’ve been selling candles for a few years and I want to add wax melts next year as well so that’s good to know that they are about equal. Thanks for sharing 🕯
@budgetjunkie58972 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your videos for the past week and I thought I had subscribed 🤦🏽♀️ 😂 love your videos!! So informative!! Aloha 🤙🏽 from Hawaii 🌺
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@GirlLikeTash Жыл бұрын
You are so great. I truly appreciate all your advice and knowledge 💕
@JacquelineFalls543 ай бұрын
I think wax melts are great for beginners. They have a short learning curve and a business owner can begin selling them while waiting to perfect their candle.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo3 ай бұрын
Definitely agree! Wax melts are the best!
@catricejohnson40762 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info Erica, I haven't actually launched yet, but this was very helpful.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful :)
@Samsmom502 жыл бұрын
Also people with pet feel safer with wax melts! Tails can get caught in a flame and I would think safer for children (unless th try to eat them) LOL! Love your channel!
@dremy1012 жыл бұрын
Hi Erica. Can you do a video on wax melts labels please?
@firdowskruger98962 жыл бұрын
Hi Erica,.I also wondered about that. Thanks.for sharing😚
@shaniecebe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information. People always ask about wax melts
@kishadanyelle21832 жыл бұрын
That is my dilemma. I have been trying to make candles off and on since 2017. It is so hard for me because I can't get the scent throw like I want. But I wasn't sure if people would want candles instead of melts. But candles are too hard for me right now and I am getting frustrated.So I am going to do wax melts instead. My melts I can be proud to sell because they are good. Maybe one day I'll incorporate candles.
@shunwilliams61802 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Erica🥰🥰🥰🥰
@levispinks24582 жыл бұрын
I’m an aspiring candle/melt maker and seller. I’m also looking into diffusers.
@amyroseauthorofficial2 жыл бұрын
I loveee wax melts!!!!
@NPNAK292 жыл бұрын
Hi….could you please do a video on your favorite shopify apps? Thanks
@toddwynn33972 жыл бұрын
If you are only looking at the popularity of the items, then units sold is a good metric. However, if you are looking at which item is more successful, you should be comparing revenue and profits generated from each category. That would be more interesting for me as I have just begun selling wax melts and am considering moving to candles as well. But based on the data you provided it seems that candles are much more profitable for you than the melts. Thanks for sharing information regarding your company to help others who aren't as far along on the journey.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Totally see what you mean! Yes candles are more profitable, that’s a great observation
@olivialovesdesign2 жыл бұрын
Not really true- candles have a lot more expense to make- 1) mor wax 2) wicks and the accessories required to hold wicks down etc 3) glass or metal jars, lids, then you have to add your labels and safety labels and then packaging is larger and more fragile (if it’s a glass candle)… and it takes way more time and testing. Wick testing alone can take $500 in your first experiments with candles. Melts are wax and oil and whatever packaging and small labels you are using and are sent in a much smaller non fragile postal bag. You can also create a recycling program where customers send back the hard plastic cube container your melts came in, you clean it out and re-use it and your customers get reward points or discounts for doing so. You cannot really do that online with glass candle jars the cost of fragile packaging and the risk of it breaking on the way back is too great. So you can’t really say candles are more profitable even if she sold more candles because the profit margin is ALWAYS less with candles due to the outlay just to make a single candle not to mention a whole batch. And then there is setting times… fixing air bubbles at the top… lower scent throw so needing to use more oil…. Candles are not fun. Nor are they of a greater profit. Eveyone makes candles and it may seem like there’s wax melts everywhere but if you come up with a USP and make your different and have amazing blends and quality melts wity amaisng cold and warm scent throw - well just look at Scentsy! Two women started that in their kitchen! It’s a $5.2 billion industry in America last year alone! (Wax melts!)
@toddwynn33972 жыл бұрын
@@olivialovesdesign I won't disagree that the profit margin per unit is higher for wax melts, but I was talking about total revenue and total profits. Just taking the units sold that she provided and comparing that to the prices she has listed on her website, she generated $1,920 of revenue from wax melts and $6,096 of revenue from candles. That's a difference of over $4,000 total revenue. I can't imagine the the profit margins are such that the wax melts brought in more total profits. Of course, I could be wrong about that. But, again, that would have been more interesting than just going over units sold.
@juliecipriano3562 Жыл бұрын
@@olivialovesdesign Interesting that you mentioned a cold scent throw. I had never thought of that!
@angelamarie46562 жыл бұрын
Hi Erica! I’ve been having trouble deciding on which thermometer to purchase. Could you recommend a dial thermometer you use if you use one? I want to stay away from infrared for now until I get better at candle making😊
@myaallen792 жыл бұрын
What wax do you reccomend and use for your business. I want to get into the candle making business and would love any suggestions you can give me. I love all your vidoes btw. You have helped a lot!
@sandwicheman97722 жыл бұрын
If you spend $100 on candel melter for a normal candel you get more in a normal candel make sure get a heat lamp and bam a huge cheaper wax melts that last much longer and smells better cause there no flame with a smoke scent
@olivialovesdesign2 жыл бұрын
sorry I don’t understand what you said?
@mizzstarr5102 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! With all these sales I know that you have to require sales taxes. With that being said, how do I obtain an FEIN? I have an EIN, but struggling to find out how to get the FEIN.
@nowexit2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@remnantfewministriesminist4952 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video@ I would like to sell wax melts with my soaps.
@SimplyCynthia6062 жыл бұрын
I primarily sell candles and stopped selling my wax melts. I make audio storytelling candles that people seem to love.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s sounds so interesting! ❤️
@khaliawilliams78422 жыл бұрын
Do you have a website I’m interested in seeing that ?
@SimplyCynthia6062 жыл бұрын
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thanks! I write all the stories and record them myself.
@olivialovesdesign2 жыл бұрын
What are Audio story telling candles? That sounds so cool but I don’t understand how it works?
@subconsciouslyconsciouscan27802 жыл бұрын
What wax do you use for your wax melts? Just started making wax melts with Pillar of bliss. Would like to try something different
@anzysart2 жыл бұрын
Hey Erica really nice Video as often! But so funny that your candles are half half. I'm selling Candles as an addition to my String Arts like a special at seasons. Mostly they do really well but it's so much time to do for mine because i'm focused on pouring them into molds and give them all a unique design. But thats fun and really thought about adding wax melts but here in germany you have so many guidelines to keep an eye out that i still stay with only cute and pretty looking candles... for now :D Candles are not my focus but it's such an interesting topic and I really love to watch how this all is going along in your business! Stay healthy and happy! -Anzy
@claudettegumbs76452 жыл бұрын
Do you use the same scents in wax melts that are in your candles, so if you have 10 different candles you replicate that in wax melts also? or only a select few
@tcooper8022 жыл бұрын
Erica, Could you please help point me in direction for labels for the melts? I am not computer savy and can not print my labels ( I tried it was a disaster ) but they are so expensive to order online from label companies. Help please ! Your a blessing , thanks for the knowledge
@olivialovesdesign2 жыл бұрын
Look up- making candle labels with Canva and making candle labels with cricut/vinyl cutter and you’ll see tutorials
@olivialovesdesign2 жыл бұрын
But don’t pay for someone else to do it.
@monasanders31942 жыл бұрын
One more question what wax and what percent fragrance oil do u use. Thank you
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
I use a blend of soy 10 and beeswax and I use about 8% for my candles
@lauracoelho4770 Жыл бұрын
Whats the size of this sticker that you use in the wax melt container? I searched everywhere but didn't find it.
@Gabriel.Jarelys2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video of your work Erica! I have a question, is not related to this topic but just I was reading about this an not sure if is really necessary to start a candle making business. Do we have to have a Insurance to run the business?. Do you recommend this and if yes, what Insurance you recommend?. How you can provide your advice. Thanks in advance!
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I think it depends on where you live on whether or not it is legally obligated, but it is a VERY good idea to have. (think about driving a car without insurance) I personally use liberty mutual, but i know a lot of people use indie!
@ItsJessie915 Жыл бұрын
i wanna start selling wax melts becuase my candles dont sell as well i find
@MovieCage2 жыл бұрын
I may be the only man watching your videos...
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Actually about 18% of my audience is male :)
@brianpham34892 жыл бұрын
Do you have a wholesale wax melts connection you can recommend for people looking to private label 🥺🙏🏽
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
I don’t personally but I would recommend joining candle/wax melt Facebook groups because there’s tons of makers in there!
@designsbykellycruz11422 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. 😊 I’ve been looking for soy tart wax and they seem to be sold out🥺 where is a place to get soy tart wax ?
@gigigigi51812 жыл бұрын
I salwnwickless candles
@thefragranceapothecary72812 жыл бұрын
I just didn’t bother with wax melts. They are sold for so cheap, it’s hard to compete. People sell them for $2. No way they are making a profit.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Every business is different, I’ve had great success and a good profit with them :)
@monasanders31942 жыл бұрын
WHAT do you sell ur melts for.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
$8 online with free shipping
@FalaqKhan032 жыл бұрын
Which mask do you use or recommend?
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
This is the respirator I use :) amzn.to/3qPPNaY (You also have to buy the filters separately, I use 3m 2097 filters)
@FalaqKhan032 жыл бұрын
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks sweets ❤️
@ImpossibleLink2 жыл бұрын
I love wax melts :)
@ImpossibleLink2 жыл бұрын
What about marketing your room sprays into smaller bottles for like car freshener spray?
@ImpossibleLink2 жыл бұрын
wonder how hard it would be to make it into aerosol for like the bathroom?
@ImpossibleLink2 жыл бұрын
or even something like those 'Glade -Plug ins'
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
Oh these are all really interesting ideas! 🤔
@ImpossibleLink2 жыл бұрын
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo ♥
@thedoubleboiler69712 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly a little discouraged. Just, having gone out here locally idk if it's just me, but I see candles and wax melts... EVERYWHERE and in bulk supply. ☹️ I'm still going to try, but yeah. I'm hanging in there. New scents in and the fruit loops does smell like fruit loops lol.
@katrinadunlap10122 жыл бұрын
Hey Erica. Is it wrong to call them candle melts🤔
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure, I know that “tart melt” is trademarked though. I just call them wax melts :)
@shauneriver39732 жыл бұрын
Hard to compete with scentsy
@jhko54392 жыл бұрын
scentsy is for old suburban facebook moms. not the hype anymore
@thefragranceapothecary72812 жыл бұрын
Dollar Tree and Walmart as well.
@MemoryBoxCandleCo2 жыл бұрын
I disagree because it’s a different market! Mass produced vs handmade is different. I’ve had so much success with wax melts, people love them if they perform better than what they typically use