I run a small business from my home selling soy candles. My current supplier has good prices but as the business is growing I would like to cut costs and buy directly from the manufacturers. My current supplier is not willing to part with this information as they want to keep my business for themselves. I am mostly looking for glass jars and tins for the candles we make. I already have contracts with the manufactures of our wax and colors. I would also like any information on manufacturers of candle scents. I have been to a few trade shows but it’s still mostly middlemen suppliers and not the manufacturers.
I was looking for a new hobby so I decided to try to make candles. I am having a lot of problems with the scents. The frangrance is never strong enough. The candle smells good after I make it, but as soon as its lit the fragrance dissapears. I have also noticed that some of the fragrance oil I use is either standing at the bottom of the mold when I pull the candle out or the candle is all greasy. Any help would be great!
I have decided that my affinity for candles is really costly so I am thinking of making my own. Now what? Any basic suggestions? I have already requested a book from the library. I just want basic tips about candle making. Like scents and the best wax or maybe just problems you may have encountered? Thanks!