Online Class: Candle Making 101
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| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Course (no Certificate) = $35.00 Course with CEU Certificate* = $60.00 | * Instantly download, print, and share your CEU Certificate at course completion (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery).
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 Course Description Candle making is a craft as old as civilization itself, yet after so many millennia and technological advances, we still love the light, warmth, and beauty of a lit candle. Whether a seasoned artisan or a budding enthusiast, this course offers something for everyone interested in learning the craft of candle making.
This course will open up for you the amazing array of possibilities that exist in your pursuit to create beautiful, functional, and sweet smelling candles. From basic molded and container designs, through the wonders of ice, chunk, votive, and the all-mysterious floating candles, you'll learn the easiest and safest ways to work with wax, wicks, and molds.
But this course doesn't stop with just making candles that are sure to impress your friends and family. Once you've learned how to design and craft your product using countless combinations of scent, color, and containers, you'll be given the tools and knowledge to take your journey on the final leg; candle making for profit through your own business. The basics of building a niche candle market and targeting your marketing efforts to those that are naturally inclined to buy your candles will also be covered. You'll learn how to build a business plan and get the word out about your products. The nitty gritty of starting a business will be covered and you'll end with a thorough list of potential wholesale suppliers, candle making communities, and other resources for learning and sharing your new found passion. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The History of Candle MakingUnderstanding the basics of this history helps us to appreciate more fully the true meaning of the power of a candle.
| Lesson 2: EquipmentMaking candles doesn't have to be expensive and complex, but there are specific pieces of equipment you need in order to get started. | Lesson 3: Safety and Your Wax Workplace The process of making candles can be dangerous and certain precautions need to be taken to ensure a safe and harmless experience. | Lesson 4: Wax, Wicks, and AdditivesIt's important to understand the choices you have and which wax works best with which candle you plan on making. | Lesson 5: Step by Step Candle MakingIn this lesson you'll learn a nine step process for making a molded candle.
| Lesson 6: Handmade Rolled and Taper CandlesNow that you have the basic molded candle down pat, it's time to move on to creative variations in your candle making repertoire. | Lesson 7: Color and FragranceIt's time to take your craft to the next level by adding color and scent. | Lesson 8: Overdipping, Cutouts, and Cracked CandlesCutouts and cracked candles are two examples of exciting new variations. By utilizing these new tools you will add a professional and artistic look to your craft.
| Lesson 9: Container Candles and Gel Wax VariationsIn this lesson you'll learn how to make candles out of most anything that can hold wax. | Lesson 10: Floating, Mottled, Ice, and Chunk CandlesThe variations are endless and the candles just get more and more amazing. | Lesson 11: Multi-wick, Glow-through, and Votive CandlesIn this final lesson on specific types of candle variations you will learn a new set of advanced techniques for making spectacular candles. | Lesson 12: Troubleshooting and CaretakingDespite the fact that making candles is an easy and immensely rewarding craft, sometimes problems occur that you just don't know how to solve. | Lesson 13: Candle Making for ProfitWith relatively low overhead and a huge potential customer base, candle making for profit doesn't need to be just a dream.
| Lesson 14: Planning, Pricing, and Forming Your BusinessIn this lesson you will learn the next steps in launching your candle making business. | Lesson 15: Marketing Ideas and Candle Making ResourcesIn this final lesson on candle making you'll learn ideas for marketing your creations and how to get them in front of as many buyers as possible |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Candle Making 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550476 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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