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How to make a winter snowbounded candle in just 20 minutes?


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Just imagine, you can make winter candles with a magical snowy effect at home!
I'm sure you've admired winter candles on Pinterest many times! And perhaps even dreamed of gifting such beauty to a loved one. But have you ever considered creating such a fairytale yourself, right in your own home?

Many people think that creating these realistic winter wax compositions is a task for a professional. Unfortunately, these doubts discourage many from unleashing their creative potential and pursuing a beautiful, cozy hobby. Where can I find high-quality materials? How can I turn this into a profitable business? How can one sell such beauty, which is a shame to burn and which burns so quickly?

But in recent years, since the art of creating all sorts of original candles has conquered the world, a new profession has even emerged: candle maker.

So today I want to tell you how things really are. Get comfortable, grab some warm tea (and maybe even find the perfect wax), because there's only good news to come! After all, snowbounded candles are always a pleasant surprise!
I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Natalia. I've been making candles for a year and a half now.
And the only thing I regret is: Why didn’t I go into candles earlier?
  • In this niche, I found an outlet, pleasure, beauty and aesthetics, and even my main source of income.
  • Candlemaking inspires me. I invented and patented my own wax paper making technique, wrote and published a book about flower candles, and launched a comprehensive course that includes over 43 flower designs and six of all existing flower candle making techniques. I can be proud of this, and you will be able to gain knowledge, the uniqueness of which is documented.

    Now, in this course, you'll learn how to create unique snowy effects and frosty designs, embodying them in winter candles.
  • I couldn't even dream of this! And all this in just a year and a half. It's pure love! I'm sure you, too, can find new discoveries and achievements in candle making—the key is to just get started!

    My creative journey began 8 years ago with epoxy resin, but wax and candles literally turned my life upside down, and if you want changes in your life, I recommend candle making.

    By the way, you can always contact me on Telegram to chat or ask for advice. My Telegram handle is @natali0399
Types of winter candles

In winter, a candle needs to be more durable and frost-resistant so it can withstand shipping and arrive intact, delighting its owner with its beauty.


Therefore, there are two options for winter candles:



  1. Flower candles

But in a winter version, with denser petals that are frost-resistant, there are two possible designs: flower candles in buds and flower candles in bowls with a frosty pattern. Winter flower candles in buds are naturally stronger and more durable due to their dense petals, and this type of candle in a bowl is even safer for delivery. The most amazing thing about these candles is that all the snow effects on the petals and frost patterns on the bowls are made entirely of wax!


2.Shaped candles


Themed winter and New Year candles in the shapes of fairytale characters: Grandfather Frost, Snegurochka, snowmen, and many others, as well as winter delights like snowflakes, pine cones, Christmas tree decorations, and snowbound fir trees. The possibilities are endless; you can create anything your imagination can dream up.

I want to reveal to you the magic of creating such candles.

Making Winter Flower Candles
Making New Year's candles
All kinds of winter effects on candles

Mirror effect
Snow effect
Frost effect
Velvet effect
Ceramic effect
I created a market trend!

I still can't believe it, but I was the first to bring the idea of ​​snow-covered flowers to the market for winter. Although at first it seemed so obvious... flowers in snow in winter.

This idea resonated with many, and other masters took it up, attracting new students to my new winter course on snow-covered candles.

These winter candles in the snow are about magic, beauty, something unusual, yet at the same time real, alive, relatable, and close to our souls.

Snowbound candles and candles from chain stores
Let's take a closer look at the difference between winter snow-covered candles and regular candles from chain stores.

Scroll the table to the right.
Characteristics
Candles from chain stores:
Handmade candles:
1. Materials
100% paraffin. When burned, paraffin can release toxic substances and volatile organic compounds into the air, including known carcinogens such as alkenes, acetone, and benzene.

Natural wax is environmentally friendly and safe.
2. Painting
Stamped, all candles are carbon copies.
Handcrafted items are about aesthetics and uniqueness. Each artisan pours their heart and soul into each piece and creates with love.
3.Visual aesthetics
Simple, ordinary, template design.
Carefully crafted details, realistic snow effects, complex compositions.
4. Aroma
Sharp, synthetic.
Natural, subtle, unobtrusive.
5. Burning time
Usually faster, may smoke or leave a carbon deposit.
It often burns longer due to the use of natural materials, as well as combinations with other container waxes, which burn several times longer, from 20 hours.
6.Emotional value
A functional object that does not carry any particular emotional load.
You can't find candles like these everywhere. They can only be ordered from handcrafted candle makers. They possess a special energy and create a unique atmosphere. They're not just a decorative item, but a gift with a heart.
Now the main question:

How much investment is needed to get started and what materials will be required?
The cost of a basic set of materials will cost about 90$
Prices and materials:

Several types of waxes for a total price48$
kg
Stoking ladle 6$
Or a wax melter 15$
Wicks 1 pack 4$
Dye a couple of pieces 7$
Silicone mat 3$
Materials for decoration and various effects 7$
Regular spoon

This is WOW, what a comfortable investment, but the result can be huge!
By the way, you can also buy beeswax from me. I make all my candles from it. It's already been tested.

When choosing wax, it's important to:

  • be natural, the wax should be bleached with UV rays to preserve all its beneficial properties wax;
  • stickiness, so the flower parts stay securely in place;
  • flexibility, so it can be sculpted;
  • stiffness, so it holds its shape well;

All these properties are found in wax from the OVVAGE brand. To check availability, message me on Telegram @natali0399.


You can also place an order on the website.

What to do if you're afraid to start? Are you afraid to take on a new candle business?
I've created 5 commandments for a successful candle florist that always help me:
  • Self acceptance
    I embrace my desire to create beauty and give myself the time and opportunity to grow without stress, in silence, just to create for myself.
  • Awaken yourself
    All good artists are ordinary women and they didn’t create masterpieces right away, it takes time, which means I can awaken myself too.
  • Create beauty
    The creative process is beautiful in itself, so I have nothing to lose if I start, on the contrary, what if I do something that is immediately beautiful and can be sold, so I’ll just start with one petal.
  • Create for yourself
    If my hands are shaking and I can't attach the petal, it means I'm very sensitive, I need time and I'll try again later and create for myself.
  • Start small
    Candle making can be a great hobby, I don't have to sell, make to order and create a business right away, I can come to everything gradually, I'll start small.
But what if you suddenly want more than just "for yourself"? Is it possible to build a business around winter candles, and how?
Yes, it's possible. I can share some information on what you need to consider to get the process started:

1. Candle assortment. The variety of winter candle designs is fully consistent with the creation of a comprehensive product line. These include snowbound candles, flower-shaped buds, and bowls. These can also include molded candles in the shape of Santa Claus, Snow Maidens, Christmas tree baubles, and Christmas tree ornaments. And New Year's compositions in the form of a candle in a bowl, decorated with fir branches and other New Year's decor.

2. Your own brand. I recommend thinking about the concept of your products. What are they for? What will they offer people? Come up with a catchy name that matches your vision and design beautiful packaging. Individuality is valued these days.


3. Seasonality. Keep in mind that these candles will be relevant from October to April. For warmer weather, you'll need to consider a different line. For example, in the summer I actively create candle-flowers from wax paper. They are more delicate, with thinner petals. Using the wax paper technique, you can create an unlimited number of types of flowers; there are no limits to the realization of your imagination.

4. Customer acquisition. There should be multiple ways to find customers. Here, we can highlight social media, as well as Avito for online sales, markets and fairs for offline sales, partnerships with flower shops, beauty salons, etc., and word of mouth.

5. Qualification. As your skills grow, you can not only make custom pieces but also begin teaching master classes, either personally or in a studio.

6. Expansion. In any business, to get more, you need to invest more. Investing in advertising can increase sales. Once your turnover begins to stabilize, you can consider investing in advertising for expansion.
Imagine, while others are working, you are creating...
You can make candles for yourself, for your home, and as gifts. But it can also become a supplemental income, or even your main source of income. Imagine, while others are working, you are creating.
Yes, you can make these candles for yourself, for your home, and as gifts. But this creative endeavor can also be a great supplemental source of income, and if you want, even your main source of income, like mine. There's a huge demand for home goods and cozy items right now, and candles like these are also in high demand. The beauty of handmade crafts has always been and will always be in demand.

I teach this art from scratch. You don't need any special skills.
Why snowbound candles?
Snowbound candles have several advantages. Let's take a look:
  • Safety:
    Winter candles are denser and more durable, so they are not affected by the cold and will reach their recipients safe and sound.
  • Demand:
    Winter holidays, cozy evenings, unique gifts… Snowbound candles are in great demand all year round!
  • Uniqueness:
    Each candle is a unique creation, crafted by your own hands. Forget about cookie-cutter products – let your imagination run wild!
  • Earning opportunity:
    Turn your hobby into a profitable business! We'll share the secrets of successful candle sales and help you find your first customers.
What awaits you?
Immerse yourself in a winter fairytale. Working with natural, eco-friendly waxes.
  • Flower tenderness
    Snowbound roses and other winter flowers, crafted using a technique with distinct veins and dense frost-resistant petals! Peony and French roses, dahlias, and other flowers, as well as buds and bowls.
  • Magic bowls
    Candles in snow bowls with frost patterns and New Year's decor – for cozy evenings. You'll learn how to create the effect of real snow and frost patterns using wax.
  • New Year's candles
    Velvet, mirror balls, and vintage Christmas tree decorations. Ice candles and ice balls. Working not only with wax, but also creating different textures, and using silicone to create your own molds.
  • Masterpiece candles
    Berries, forest trees (deciduous and coniferous), stumps, pine cones, mushrooms—nature itself inspired us! You'll learn how to realistically sculpt all of these things from wax.
  • Fairytale characters
    Snow Maiden, funny ghosts, and other winter guests will come to life in your hands! Learn how to make beautiful molded candles, apply painting, gloss, and other effects.
  • New directions
    During the course, we'll explore various waxes and materials, as well as explore new areas of candlemaking and decoration. We might also include semi-ceramic, plaster, and clay candlesticks, vases, and candles made from other materials, such as concrete, wood, and stone. We'll decide on this jointly by voting.
You can learn to make such candles yourself, thanks to the knowledge, skills and experience that I pass on to my students.
You can learn this art. I've created a second extensive candle course—the Winter Course "Snowbound Candles." It includes master classes on creating various winter effects on candles, snow-covered flowers, hand-sculpting techniques, and molded candles in the shape of fairytale characters, Christmas tree decorations, and winter natural elements. The course is updated monthly with new master classes, and it's free. Access is unlimited. Links to all materials are provided.

I don't just teach. I transmit thinking. I explain cause-and-effect relationships. I don't give you a template, I provide logic—so that you can become a master yourself.


Learn how to make snow-covered candles!

That's why I created the "Snowbound Candles" course, which already includes over 10 master classes on winter candles.

The course combines all possible candle-making techniques with winter effects, includes my support, and is updated monthly with a new master class for free, each time revealing new secrets of this art.

The course is now available with a 25% discount.

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If you have any questions, write to me on Telegram @natali0399 and we can discuss everything.