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Soy Wax Candle Making: From Passion to Purpose - Camille Ostique's Journey and the Aromatic Escape
In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, finding solace in the art of soy wax candle making, and indulging in the aromatic escape of scented wonders, can be a true saving grace. Meet Camille Ostique, the creative mind and dedicated owner of Lightened Wicks by Artsthestic.ph, who stumbled upon the mesmerizing world of candle-making through online videos. What started as a fondness for watching others create beautiful soy wax candles soon transformed into a full-blown passion project, leading Camille on a fulfilling journey of discovery.
For Camille, soy wax candle making became more than just a pastime or a weekend activity. It became a form of therapy that rejuvenated her soul after hectic workdays. Despite being worlds away from her profession, Camille found herself engrossed in the art of crafting clean-burning, eco-friendly, scented wonders that would later bring comfort and joy to many.
Drawing inspiration from her extensive research on handling soy wax meticulously and selecting the perfect oils for creating aromatic masterpieces, Camille dove headfirst into the world of candle-making. She spent hours watching tutorial videos, reading blogs, and refining her skills through practice, motivated to achieve the uniformity and quality she had envisioned.
Little did she know that her newfound passion for soy wax candles would evolve into something much more profound. As she meticulously poured, molded, and scented each candle, she discovered the therapeutic power of aromatherapy, as different scents whisked her away to a place of tranquility and relaxation.
In our We Ask, They Answered segment, Camille shares with us how her love for soy wax candle making transitioned from a mere hobby into an enchanting endeavor. Delve into the art of crafting fragrant wonders, and uncover the incredible impact it has had on Camille’s life as a side hustle.
Discover how Camille transformed her passion for soy wax candle making into a thriving business by following her steps.
- Research: Find your niche (scented, decorative, eco-friendly candles), analyze the competition, and spot market gaps.
- Calculate startup costs: Include equipment, raw materials, packaging, and marketing.
- Choose your method: Decide on wax type (soy, paraffin, beeswax) and select appropriate tools like molds and wicks.
- Develop a product line: Offer diverse candles with unique scents, colors, and designs.
- Source quality materials: Build relationships with reliable suppliers for eco-friendly options.
- Branding and packaging: Create an attractive brand identity and packaging for standout candles.
- Pricing and costing: Determine production costs and set competitive prices considering market trends.
- Start selling: Utilize online platforms, retail stores, craft fairs, and social media for marketing.
- Emphasize sustainability: Showcase eco-friendly practices in your business.
Remember, this is just the beginning. Be adaptable, stay dedicated, and offer excellent customer service for a loyal customer base as your candle making business grows.
So, if you’re interested in how the simple act of soy wax candle making can transform into an aromatic escape and become a source of balance and comfort in life, keep an eye out for Lightened Wicks soy wax candle products. Together, we’ll unravel the magic behind Lightened Wicks by Artsthestic.ph and discover the beauty of turning passion into purpose.
Stay tuned for more inspiration from our Brilliant Pinoy entrepreneurs and be ready to ignite your own creative spark!
WE ASKED, THEY ANSWERED
THE HOW
How did you learn your skill(s)?
It all started with videos of candle-making being uploaded online. I got fond of watching those contents, until I decided to buy raw materials to practice. I did some research on how to handle the wax properly, and on what oils should I use. I watch tutorial videos, read blogs and practice. Later on, I made an output where I can say that I already got the consistency that I’ve been looking.
MY FAVORITE creation
Share with us your favorite creation
As a coffee-lover, what I love most is this coffee-scented candles. It gives me the comfort like I am sipping a cup of coffee in rainy morning.
THE BEGINNING
Describe your first product
From a simple home candle, I decided to introduce my candles when a relative once visit our house and kept on asking about the candle I made. To her amazement, she became curious and interested which made her asked me to make her a lavender candle. From there, I believed that the scent have captured her senses which made her interested on my candles. So, I decided to make my first batch of candles and sell it to friends, relatives, and stationery enthusiasts. At first, finding a supplier became very tricky because I want to achieve the affordable and quality candle that most of us are looking for. Good thing I have found one.
What drives your passion?
ON SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
Share your wisdom on what it means to support our awesome local businesses.
Supporting a business, especially the hand-crafted ones is supporting a dream.
Every local artisan dreams of having their products being known and used by many. And a part of it is more of sharing to the world who we are.
I always dream of these candles to be someone’s light, in good or in bad times. I dream of these scents to be a part of a memorable moment. Lastly, I dream for this candles to grow and be known.
I believe that this dream would slowly be achieved in every single purchase or interactions with our clients.
2 thoughts on “Soy Wax Candle Making Business 101. From Passion to Purpose”
Thank you so much, Purplestone PH for featuring me here on your website. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my products here with you ❤️
I would like to take training and also want to buy materials