'Their combined passion for fragrance is infectious, and they love teaching.' Telegraph Not only is candle making and scent development a wonderfully relaxing craft, it is also a unique way to create personalised gifts or to create a signature scent for your own home or special event. Earl of East London Paul and Niko of Earl of East London share the secrets behind the gorgeously scented candles they create at their studio. As well as the basic steps required to prepare and pour candles at home, the pair include a fascinating exploration of the art of building scent, so you too can create your own signature fragrances. Paul and Niko are devoted to capturing memories and feelings in scent, and explain how to combine different essential oils to trigger different emotions, whether that may be a recollection childhood holidays conjured up by a hint of mandarin and seaweed, or an imagined walk in your grandparents' garden, scented with basil and parsley.
Bestselling brand P.F. Candle Co. offers a modern, “so-easy-you-will-be-tempted-to-try-it” introduction to enhancing your home with fragrance and making your own custom scents and candles Candles have evolved in both function and style over the years. Gone are the days of overpowering, artificial scents: The focus on subtle, complementary fragrances is here to stay. P.F. Candle Co. has been leading this charge for more than a decade, amassing a huge following, and now they want to share all that they’ve learned in their first book. Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrance will teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. The design and fragrances featured in this book are inspired by the authors’ home state of California: organic and relaxed elements, as well as scents drawn from nature, are the hallmarks of P.F.’s design ethos. Scent is the perfect way to express your unique design sense—and the art of making your own fragrances and candles offers an affordable DIY approach. Filled with tips and recipes for room sprays, incense, candles, and more, the book unlocks the secrets of P.F.’s hallmark style—creating atmosphere with candles and scent—and helps readers make it their own.
Relax and unwind in the warm and mesmerizing glow of candles! This visual A-to-Z directory delves into the wide range of designs and techniques for candlemaking. Features a step-by-step demonstration of how to handle the materials as well as a gallery of works by professional artists--to inspire readers to create their own unique designs. Alphabetically organized by materials and techniques.
Fragrance is as vital a part of your home as colour and texture. It can add depth to an otherwise stark room, warmth to a cold space, create a mood for a particular occasion – it can welcome, comfort and entice as much as any other aspect of interior design. Moving from room to room, Fragrance Your Home offers a practical look at the various, all-natural ways you can create transformative and evocative scents inspired by nature. Using seasonal combinations of 7 core essential oils, you'll discover how to make your own candles, diffusers, dried herb combinations, incense and florals to restore, energise and uplift.
Using gel to make candles is quick, easy and the results are spectacular! You'll love every aspect of your candle crafting when you follow our instructions. All you need are a few supplies.. containers, gel, pans, wicks, and your kitchen range. Use any containers you desire. Those mismatched glasses and cups in your cupboards make wonderful containers.
Do you love making candles but the thought of running a business makes you break out in a cold sweat? Do you dream of working from home but don't know how to start? Maybe you want to market your candles better, but the words "Facebook ads" terrify you? Good news: My book, Candle Making Alchemy & Home-Based Business Start-up can give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start making and marketing your own unique line of candles. You already know the basics of candle making. You know the joys and benefits of homemade candles versus commercially manufactured ones. You know that thoughtfully fragranced candles make great gifts for friends and family. Maybe you'd like to expand your reach, selling to hundreds of satisfied customers. In short, you want to run your own successful candle-making business. I will walk you through everything you need to know, from safely setting up your space, choosing the best waxes and wicks, creating your own unique fragrance library, pricing your candles, creating a business plan, setting and attaining achievable goals, registering your business, using online ads and free advertising, and getting yourself out there. Whether you're a novice or an experienced candle maker, there is something in here to help you succeed. If you have never made a candle before, I even walk you through the process with a few basic recipes. My goal is to encourage and inspire you to get out there and connect with the people who will love your creations. Learn from my mistakes and get some ideas to inspire you. If you enjoy the creative side but loathe the business side (common with creatives!), you'll find easy-to-understand instructions on the business and legal side of things. I believe you'll find something useful and inspiring in this book. Here is a quick look at some of the highlights, but I would encourage you to check out the preview and the Table of Contents, so you know just what you're getting for your money. Part 1 Setting up your workspace efficiently and safely: tools and helpful items A short introduction to the basics of candle making An explanation of the various waxes and wicks, and choosing the right size wick for your candles A look at fragrance options and how to create your unique fragrance library Reducing your costs with inventory and labor Essential steps for safety that will protect your business and your customers Step-by-step guide to successful product testing Part 2 Branding and marketing to make an impression Successfully using ads for Facebook, Instagram, and Google Free alternatives to ads you can easily implement today Where to sell, connecting with your target market Building your customer base to keep them coming back Putting your best foot forward with labels and packaging Business basics and strategy for a candle-making business Setting and achieving attainable goals for success Pricing your product and projecting startup costs Starting an LLC: tax considerations and registration Taking payments online and in person How to improve, adapt, and overcome to keep your business thriving As you can see, you'll have an extensive resource in your hands when you purchase this book. Be sure to click "BUY NOW" to add this title to your cart. ★★★ Check out my previous book DIY Easy Step By Step Guide to Making Scented Soy & Beeswax Candles and Wax Melts at Home. Or, if you'd like to try some really creative color combinations without chemicals to make your candles stand out from the crowd, view my other book, Learn to Make Naturally Colorful & Aromatic Candles At Home.
Do you want to start your own candle business quickly... without wasting time or money... even if you have never made a candle before? Then keep reading... You love candles, the different fragrances, shapes and sizes. Everything about them makes you feel relaxed. You are constantly buying more candles, spending all your hard earned money on the next fancy fragrance. One day, it dawns on you... why not create your own? Then you can make your candles in any scent and look you desire. Why should you be giving money to other people when you could be earning that money yourself? Don't panic, it's not too late. I know what you are thinking, you are seeing a lot of homemade candle companies popping up left right and centre. Who is going to buy your candles over the next candle company? But you don't have to worry, there is space for you in the market, if you implement the right strategy. According to Verified Market Research (2020), the candle market is set to grow to USD 6.64 Billion by 2027 which is an 87.6% increase from 2020. This is a huge figure and a growth opportunity you do not want to miss out on! Creating a business exactly how you envisioned it, isn't an easy job, but it's much easier than you think once you know the steps to create a successful company. The reason why most people fail at this business is a result of not knowing how to market and actually sell their candles. But, this book teaches you a wealth of tips and tricks on how to get your candles noticed! Anyone can start this business and make it a success. Take Leah for example, she started in her kitchen at the start of the pandemic and now her business is thriving making $2.2 million in 13 months with no outside capital! (mythologiecandles.com). In this book you will discover... Why candle making is one of the BEST businesses to start after the pandemic. How to make the perfect candle even if you have never made one before Up-to-date accounting and insurance information. The #1 mistake which causes any small business to fail, and how you can avoid this fate. How you can leverage social media marketing to your competitive advantage. The top strategies to find and maintain customers and guarantee sales from day one. How to accelerate your business growth even without a social media following. As a free bonus, you'll have access to '11 easy tricks to master your candle launch and triple your sales within the first month!'. And much more... If you have a dream of opening your own candle store, or just making your own candles as a side hustle, then this is the book for you. Yes! You can even get results. This step by step guide is so easy to follow, that you can start your own business in as little as 30 days, even if you have no business experience and have never made a candle before. If you want to start your own successful candle business then scroll up and click the 'Add to Cart' button now!
A home cook–friendly recipe collection of over seventy-five famed jams, jellies, butters, marmalades, and other fruit preserves, from a James Beard–nominated chef. “This is food whose time has come,” declared Mark Bittman about Sqirl, the much-beloved Los Angeles restaurant that locals, tourists, and critics alike all flock to. Sqirl all began with jam—organic, local, made from unusual combinations of fruits, fragrant, and not overly sweet—the kind of jam you eat with a spoon. The Sqirl Jam Book collects Jessica Koslow’s signature recipes into a cookbook that looks and feels like no other preserving book out there, inspiring makers to try their own hands at canning and creating. With photography and a design bound to inspire imitators, The Sqirl Jam Book will make you fall in love with jam.
The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.
