Candle / Soap Making

💰 Startup$150–600

⏱️ First $2–8 weeks

📶 LevelBeginner

Make and sell handmade candles, soaps or skincare. Strong margins and great for craft fairs plus Etsy.

Quick-start steps

Learn safe formulation and testing.
Develop a signature scent/brand.
Sell on Etsy and at local markets.
Scale batches and reduce unit costs.

Tools people use

Supplies + molds Etsy Canva (labels) Instagram

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