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Study This Candle Making Online Course and Learn About the Different Techniques Required to Make Candles
If you are passionate and really enjoy making candles, you could certainly consider pursuing this exciting hobby as a full-time career by setting up your own candle making business. If you’re dedicated to making your new business a success then this Candle Making Online Course will guide you on the various steps and materials involved in candle making.
Students will learn about the basic candle making methods, different kinds of wax and various types of wicks. You will learn all about the safety precautions you need to take while making candles, and will also be educated about ways to make your workplace safe.
You will learn about how to roll the candles, pour them, make your own wax sheets, make different candle shapes, experimenting with colors and information on containers and additives. Students will be guided how to safely dip the candles and will also discuss the candle burning process. You will learn about lots of other candles, such as birthday candles, hand molded candles, beaded candles, scented candles, Danish tapers, beeswax candles, multi-wick candles, twisted tapers, themed and floating candles.
What will you learn with our Candle Making Business Online Course
- Candle Making
- Safety First
- Handmade Candles
- Making Shapes
- Dipped Candles
- Other Candles
- Decorating
- Setting Up Your Business
Candle Making Business Online Course- Requirements
The Candle Making Business Online Course is delivered 100 percent online.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Candle Making Business Online Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Candle Making Business Online Courses Outline
Module 1: Candle Making
Introduction
Candle making is an enjoyable and exciting hobby that provides an opportunity to create lovely ornamental candles for decorations and gifts.
Part 1: Basic Methods
Candle making requires wariness and being careful as it deals with heat. It is not mainly a complicated process as it is simple, and it just needs time for the wax to be set completely.
Part 2: Waxing Lyrical
Wax is a vital component of a candle as it is the one that is utilized to fashion it. Candle waxes are made of paraffin traditionally, but the one that is considered to be of tremendously fine quality are candles that are made of beeswax. On the other hand, soy waxes are currently quite popular because it is easy to make, and it is affordable.
Part 3: Beeswax
Honey bees produce the most natural wax as small amounts of beeswax contain human flavoring and food application; that is why it is edible.
Part 4: Paraffin
Paraffin is derived from coal, oil, shale, or petroleum that contains several kinds of hydrocarbon molecules. It is a colorless or white soft solid and odorless, waxy, tasteless wax that begins to melt when the temperature goes above 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
Part 5: Soy Wax
Soy is available in the form of flake and pellet as the melting point is lower than the other waxes. It is a processed form of soybean that is renewable, and soy candles burn more cleanly and slowly compared to the other waxes.
Part 6: The Wicks
An essential component of candles is candlewick since they serve as the fuel-delivery system that allows the candle to burn correctly.
Part 7: Summary
Basic candle making requires patience and being careful as different kinds of wax can be used.
Module 2: Safety First
Part 1: Necessary Safety Precautions
Candle making is a beautiful art and skill that needs to have safety precautions while doing the activity. It is because it is capable of instigating great harm as it deals with high flames, hot wax, and fire.
Part 2: Workplace Safety
The workplace should be a safe environment to wok on. It should have the tools and types of equipment that are needed for safety and prevention of fire.
Part 3: Dressing the Part
In making candles, it is a must to wear appropriate clothing for protection.
Part 4: Candle Making Equipment
Special equipment is needed in making candles since they are designed to give aid in practicing the art in a safe and protected manner.
Part 5: Summary
The module discussed the importance of safety precaution that must be followed in candle making as a means of protection.
Module 3: Handmade Candles
Part 1: Rolling a Candle
In rolling a candle, melting is not required as it is done by rolling the beeswax carefully. It needs precision, and it is safer to make compared to the other methods.
Part 2: Pouring Candles
Pouring candle wax into candle jars, containers, and molds are difficult as it needs to be poured at the right temperature and handled carefully. If it is not done right, splashing may occur as well as the candle will not turn out beautiful.
Part 3: Making Wax Sheets
Max sheets are a simple task that can be made that needs to be known in order to create one's wax sheet.
Part 4: Making Shapes
Creating different shapes are essential in enhancing the skill as can provide customers with a wide range of assorted molded candles, hand-rolled candles, wax sheets and wax ornaments.
Part 5: Candle Additives
Additives are added in the candle for several reasons such as adding fragrant oils, essential oils, and perfumed oils in order to create a lovely scent.
Part 6: Container Candles
Making container candles are easy and widespread as any type of wax works well with it.
Part 7: Experimenting with Color
Adding dyes in the candle provides uniqueness and beautiful, exciting patterns. They can be added in the form of powder, liquid, and solid.
Part 8: Summary
The module tackled hand-rolled candles, creating a wax sheet, additives for the candle, and about experimenting with colors and dyes.
Module 4: Molded Candles
Part 1: All Shapes and Sizes
Handmade candles is a laborious and dangerous process as it is done by melting the wax, pouring it, and setting it in a container or mold that will later be embellished.
Part 2: Using Molds
Candle molds are containers where the melted wax is poured to take the shape of the container when it cools down.
Part 3: Automatic Wicking
Wicking is a laborious job that needs an investment of time as the wick needs to be set correctly and it needs to be kept in the center until the wax sets in the mold or container.
On the other hand, Automatic wicking is costly, but they are user-friendly machines that are a particular machine designed to set and center the wick automatically.
Part 4: Two-Piece Mold Making
Two-piece molds allow one to have 3D shapes, and it gives the opportunity of creating any shape. They can be made molded using several materials like silicone, resin, plaster of Paris and clay.
Part 5: Plaster Bandage Molds
One of the essential tools in casting and mold making is plaster bandages since they offer the necessary support for casting and they are handy in making a mold of faces as well as expressions of real people.
Part 6: Shapes and Colors
Molds can be in any possible shape as they can be quickly found in geometry, abstract, food, dessert, clothing item, and furniture shape. Mold can be made if there is no specific mold that can be found.
Part 7: Summary
Handmade candles involve safety precaution as it is a laborious process that involves melting, pouring, and setting it into a container or mold before it is to be embellished.
Module 5: Dipped Candles
Part 1: Dipping the Wick
The most basic type of candle is dipped candles as they are also known as 'rushlights'. It is an easy task that does not require numerous procedures, but safety precaution is still needed as the procedure involves dipping the wick in smoldering hot wax.
Part 2: Different Waxes for Dipped Candles
The appearance of a dipped candle varies from the others since it has no container, nor does it have different layers swirled together.
Part 3: How to Dip
The module will discuss the procedure of properly dipping the wick into the wax for crafting dipped tapers.
Part 4: When a Candle Burns
In burning a wick, the wax that surrounds t begins to melt as the heat produced by the burning wick changes the solid form of the wax into liquid.
Part 5: Summary
Dipped candles are known as 'rushlights' as they were made through the dipping of reeds into fat. The process is simple, but safety precautions still need to be followed in the modern era.
Module 6: Other Candles
Part 1: Types of Candles
Candles have other types as well, just like the various handmade, rolled, and molded candles.
Part 2: Birthday Candles
A vital part of a birthday is its birthday candle as the cake is assumed to be unfinished unless there is a decoration with one or many candles.
Part 3: Hand-Molded Candles
Hand-molded candles is a simple, low-cost and enjoyable task that does not require many materials to be used as it can be already made using hands.
Part 4: Danish Tapers
Danish tapers are commonly utilized for lighting birthday cakes and placing in different holders as they are somewhat simple to create. They have a cylindrical shape that is similar to dipped tapers as they are thin, long, hand-dipped candles.
Part 5: Summary
The module tackled about the different types of candles such as gel candles, floating candles, filled candles, and many more. It has also looked into birthday candles as simple, inexpensive, and fun to make as well as Danish tapers.
Module 7: Decorating
Part 1: Stencils
The stencil is a way of decorating a candle using various techniques that enables to create a design, pattern, or letters on any underlying surface.
Part 2: Candle Painting
Candle painting is a technique that makes the adds attractiveness and makes the candle eye-catching as they look more personalized than the plain ones.
Part 3: Carved Candles
Carved candles are unique and beautiful as they are carved into different styles and patterns to create striking carved candles. It is an art that requires hard work, patience, and passion since time is needed to be invested in mastering the skill.
Part 4: Novelty Candles
Novelty candles have great shapes as they can be created in any shape or pattern for keepsakes, souvenirs, and collectables. It has a unique shape which is why some does not light or use them so that the shape will not be ruined.
Part 5: Textured Candles
Textured candles require some additional hard work as it does not have a smooth and straightforward surface that includes leathery, rubbery, uneven and granular.
Part 6: Pressed Flowers and Grasses
Pressed flowers and grasses are frequently observed on decorative candles, and applique technique is used in creating those types of flowers. It is an easy and straightforward task.
Part 7: Waxing Real Flowers
Real flowers are wonderful embellishment for candles as they look beautiful. When flowers are pressed on to large pillar of candles, they look lovely.
Part 8: Centerpieces
Centerpieces provide the table with a pleasant look and make the meal pleasant as they are placed on the dinner table. The candle enhances the appearance of the table as well as the teardrop-shaped flame illuminates the table.
Part 9: Candle Holders
Candle holders are used in religious rituals and for decorative purposes since they are sticks or containers that holds candles.
Part 10: Summary
The module tackled about different types of candle design followed by the discussion about centerpieces and candle holders.
Module 8: Setting Up Your Business
Part 1: Where to Work
After deciding to set a candle making business, it is essential to focus on where to work from. A place to work at is needed to display creations and to interact with the clients and exhibit the products.
Part 2: Materials and Marketing
Suppliers and wholesalers provide cost-effective supplies, good-quality equipment, and precise and accurate information as It gives aid in having a competitive edge. It gives the customers a one of a kind and better product to maximize profits.
Part 3: Summary
In starting a candle making business, it is crucial to find a place to work from as well as analyzing the start-up costs and other expenses. The source of materials and supplies are needed to be found as suppliers or wholesaler can provide help in doing so.
Module 9: Marketing
Marketing is vital in communicating with potential customers to offer products or services to them. It publicizes the product as the customers and markets know the existence of the business.
Part 1: Where to Work
After deciding to set a candle making business, it is essential to focus on where to work from. A place to work at is needed to display creations and to interact with the clients and exhibit the products.
Part 2: Promotional Tools
The instrument to convey the message to potential customers and target audience are promotional tools. It has four basic types, namely, advertising, sales promotion, public relations and direct marketing.
Part 3: Social Media Skills
Social media helps in captivating the target market's attention through creation not engaging and eye-caching content like photographs, videos, tutorials and articles.
Part 4: Summary
Marketing is vital in communicating with potential customers, as it has various types of marketing techniques and strategies. Promotional tools are utilized to convey messages to potential customers and target audience. Usage of media and participating in trade shows and fairs can promote and advertise the business.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1: Candle Making
- Part 1: Basic Methods
- Part 2: Wax 101
- Part 3: Beeswax
- Part 4: Paraffin
- Part 5: The Wicks
- Part 6: Summary
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: Safety First
- Part 1: Precautions
- Part 2: Workplace
- Part 3: Dressing the Part
- Part 4: Equipment
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: Handmade Candles
- Part 1: Rolling a Candle
- Part 2: Pouring the Candles
- Part 3: Making Wax Sheets
- Part 4: Making Shapes
- Part 5: Additives
- Part 6: Container Candles
- Part 7: Experimenting with Colour
- Part 8: Summary
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Moulded Candles
- Part 1: What are They?
- Part 2: Moulds
- Part 3: Automatic Wicking
- Part 4: Two-piece Mould Making
- Part 5: Plaster Bandage Moulds
- Part 6: Shapes and Colours
- Part 7: Summary
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: Dipped Candles
- Part 1: Dipping the Wick
- Part 2: The Candles
- Part 3: How to Dip
- Part 4: Candle Burning
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: Other Candles
- Part 1: Types of Candles
- Part 2: Birthday Candles
- Part 3: Hand-moulded Candles
- Part 4: Danish Tapers
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Decorating
- Part 1: Stencils
- Part 2: Candle Painting
- Part 3: Carved Candles
- Part 4: Novelty Candles
- Part 5: Textured Candles
- Part 6: Pressed Flowers and Grasses
- Part 7: Waxing Real Flowers
- Part 8: Centrepieces
- Part 9: Candle Holders
- Part 10: Summary
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Setting Up Your Business
- Part 1: Where to Work
- Part 2: Where to Source Materials
- Part 3: Summary
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Marketing
- Part 1: Marketing Your Business
- Part 2: Promotional Tools
- Part 3: Social Media
- Part 4: Summary
- Module 9 Assessment
Requirements
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Computer requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
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OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn:
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Study This Candle Making Online Course and Learn About the Different Techniques Required to Make Candles
If you are passionate and really enjoy making candles, you could certainly consider pursuing this exciting hobby as a full-time career by setting up your own candle making business. If you’re dedicated to making your new business a success then this Candle Making Online Course will guide you on the various steps and materials involved in candle making.
Students will learn about the basic candle making methods, different kinds of wax and various types of wicks. You will learn all about the safety precautions you need to take while making candles, and will also be educated about ways to make your workplace safe.
You will learn about how to roll the candles, pour them, make your own wax sheets, make different candle shapes, experimenting with colors and information on containers and additives. Students will be guided how to safely dip the candles and will also discuss the candle burning process. You will learn about lots of other candles, such as birthday candles, hand molded candles, beaded candles, scented candles, Danish tapers, beeswax candles, multi-wick candles, twisted tapers, themed and floating candles.
What will you learn with our Candle Making Business Online Course
- Candle Making
- Safety First
- Handmade Candles
- Making Shapes
- Dipped Candles
- Other Candles
- Decorating
- Setting Up Your Business
Candle Making Business Online Course- Requirements
The Candle Making Business Online Course is delivered 100 percent online.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Candle Making Business Online Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Candle Making Business Online Courses Outline
Module 1: Candle Making
Introduction
Candle making is an enjoyable and exciting hobby that provides an opportunity to create lovely ornamental candles for decorations and gifts.
Part 1: Basic Methods
Candle making requires wariness and being careful as it deals with heat. It is not mainly a complicated process as it is simple, and it just needs time for the wax to be set completely.
Part 2: Waxing Lyrical
Wax is a vital component of a candle as it is the one that is utilized to fashion it. Candle waxes are made of paraffin traditionally, but the one that is considered to be of tremendously fine quality are candles that are made of beeswax. On the other hand, soy waxes are currently quite popular because it is easy to make, and it is affordable.
Part 3: Beeswax
Honey bees produce the most natural wax as small amounts of beeswax contain human flavoring and food application; that is why it is edible.
Part 4: Paraffin
Paraffin is derived from coal, oil, shale, or petroleum that contains several kinds of hydrocarbon molecules. It is a colorless or white soft solid and odorless, waxy, tasteless wax that begins to melt when the temperature goes above 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
Part 5: Soy Wax
Soy is available in the form of flake and pellet as the melting point is lower than the other waxes. It is a processed form of soybean that is renewable, and soy candles burn more cleanly and slowly compared to the other waxes.
Part 6: The Wicks
An essential component of candles is candlewick since they serve as the fuel-delivery system that allows the candle to burn correctly.
Part 7: Summary
Basic candle making requires patience and being careful as different kinds of wax can be used.
Module 2: Safety First
Part 1: Necessary Safety Precautions
Candle making is a beautiful art and skill that needs to have safety precautions while doing the activity. It is because it is capable of instigating great harm as it deals with high flames, hot wax, and fire.
Part 2: Workplace Safety
The workplace should be a safe environment to wok on. It should have the tools and types of equipment that are needed for safety and prevention of fire.
Part 3: Dressing the Part
In making candles, it is a must to wear appropriate clothing for protection.
Part 4: Candle Making Equipment
Special equipment is needed in making candles since they are designed to give aid in practicing the art in a safe and protected manner.
Part 5: Summary
The module discussed the importance of safety precaution that must be followed in candle making as a means of protection.
Module 3: Handmade Candles
Part 1: Rolling a Candle
In rolling a candle, melting is not required as it is done by rolling the beeswax carefully. It needs precision, and it is safer to make compared to the other methods.
Part 2: Pouring Candles
Pouring candle wax into candle jars, containers, and molds are difficult as it needs to be poured at the right temperature and handled carefully. If it is not done right, splashing may occur as well as the candle will not turn out beautiful.
Part 3: Making Wax Sheets
Max sheets are a simple task that can be made that needs to be known in order to create one's wax sheet.
Part 4: Making Shapes
Creating different shapes are essential in enhancing the skill as can provide customers with a wide range of assorted molded candles, hand-rolled candles, wax sheets and wax ornaments.
Part 5: Candle Additives
Additives are added in the candle for several reasons such as adding fragrant oils, essential oils, and perfumed oils in order to create a lovely scent.
Part 6: Container Candles
Making container candles are easy and widespread as any type of wax works well with it.
Part 7: Experimenting with Color
Adding dyes in the candle provides uniqueness and beautiful, exciting patterns. They can be added in the form of powder, liquid, and solid.
Part 8: Summary
The module tackled hand-rolled candles, creating a wax sheet, additives for the candle, and about experimenting with colors and dyes.
Module 4: Molded Candles
Part 1: All Shapes and Sizes
Handmade candles is a laborious and dangerous process as it is done by melting the wax, pouring it, and setting it in a container or mold that will later be embellished.
Part 2: Using Molds
Candle molds are containers where the melted wax is poured to take the shape of the container when it cools down.
Part 3: Automatic Wicking
Wicking is a laborious job that needs an investment of time as the wick needs to be set correctly and it needs to be kept in the center until the wax sets in the mold or container.
On the other hand, Automatic wicking is costly, but they are user-friendly machines that are a particular machine designed to set and center the wick automatically.
Part 4: Two-Piece Mold Making
Two-piece molds allow one to have 3D shapes, and it gives the opportunity of creating any shape. They can be made molded using several materials like silicone, resin, plaster of Paris and clay.
Part 5: Plaster Bandage Molds
One of the essential tools in casting and mold making is plaster bandages since they offer the necessary support for casting and they are handy in making a mold of faces as well as expressions of real people.
Part 6: Shapes and Colors
Molds can be in any possible shape as they can be quickly found in geometry, abstract, food, dessert, clothing item, and furniture shape. Mold can be made if there is no specific mold that can be found.
Part 7: Summary
Handmade candles involve safety precaution as it is a laborious process that involves melting, pouring, and setting it into a container or mold before it is to be embellished.
Module 5: Dipped Candles
Part 1: Dipping the Wick
The most basic type of candle is dipped candles as they are also known as 'rushlights'. It is an easy task that does not require numerous procedures, but safety precaution is still needed as the procedure involves dipping the wick in smoldering hot wax.
Part 2: Different Waxes for Dipped Candles
The appearance of a dipped candle varies from the others since it has no container, nor does it have different layers swirled together.
Part 3: How to Dip
The module will discuss the procedure of properly dipping the wick into the wax for crafting dipped tapers.
Part 4: When a Candle Burns
In burning a wick, the wax that surrounds t begins to melt as the heat produced by the burning wick changes the solid form of the wax into liquid.
Part 5: Summary
Dipped candles are known as 'rushlights' as they were made through the dipping of reeds into fat. The process is simple, but safety precautions still need to be followed in the modern era.
Module 6: Other Candles
Part 1: Types of Candles
Candles have other types as well, just like the various handmade, rolled, and molded candles.
Part 2: Birthday Candles
A vital part of a birthday is its birthday candle as the cake is assumed to be unfinished unless there is a decoration with one or many candles.
Part 3: Hand-Molded Candles
Hand-molded candles is a simple, low-cost and enjoyable task that does not require many materials to be used as it can be already made using hands.
Part 4: Danish Tapers
Danish tapers are commonly utilized for lighting birthday cakes and placing in different holders as they are somewhat simple to create. They have a cylindrical shape that is similar to dipped tapers as they are thin, long, hand-dipped candles.
Part 5: Summary
The module tackled about the different types of candles such as gel candles, floating candles, filled candles, and many more. It has also looked into birthday candles as simple, inexpensive, and fun to make as well as Danish tapers.
Module 7: Decorating
Part 1: Stencils
The stencil is a way of decorating a candle using various techniques that enables to create a design, pattern, or letters on any underlying surface.
Part 2: Candle Painting
Candle painting is a technique that makes the adds attractiveness and makes the candle eye-catching as they look more personalized than the plain ones.
Part 3: Carved Candles
Carved candles are unique and beautiful as they are carved into different styles and patterns to create striking carved candles. It is an art that requires hard work, patience, and passion since time is needed to be invested in mastering the skill.
Part 4: Novelty Candles
Novelty candles have great shapes as they can be created in any shape or pattern for keepsakes, souvenirs, and collectables. It has a unique shape which is why some does not light or use them so that the shape will not be ruined.
Part 5: Textured Candles
Textured candles require some additional hard work as it does not have a smooth and straightforward surface that includes leathery, rubbery, uneven and granular.
Part 6: Pressed Flowers and Grasses
Pressed flowers and grasses are frequently observed on decorative candles, and applique technique is used in creating those types of flowers. It is an easy and straightforward task.
Part 7: Waxing Real Flowers
Real flowers are wonderful embellishment for candles as they look beautiful. When flowers are pressed on to large pillar of candles, they look lovely.
Part 8: Centerpieces
Centerpieces provide the table with a pleasant look and make the meal pleasant as they are placed on the dinner table. The candle enhances the appearance of the table as well as the teardrop-shaped flame illuminates the table.
Part 9: Candle Holders
Candle holders are used in religious rituals and for decorative purposes since they are sticks or containers that holds candles.
Part 10: Summary
The module tackled about different types of candle design followed by the discussion about centerpieces and candle holders.
Module 8: Setting Up Your Business
Part 1: Where to Work
After deciding to set a candle making business, it is essential to focus on where to work from. A place to work at is needed to display creations and to interact with the clients and exhibit the products.
Part 2: Materials and Marketing
Suppliers and wholesalers provide cost-effective supplies, good-quality equipment, and precise and accurate information as It gives aid in having a competitive edge. It gives the customers a one of a kind and better product to maximize profits.
Part 3: Summary
In starting a candle making business, it is crucial to find a place to work from as well as analyzing the start-up costs and other expenses. The source of materials and supplies are needed to be found as suppliers or wholesaler can provide help in doing so.
Module 9: Marketing
Marketing is vital in communicating with potential customers to offer products or services to them. It publicizes the product as the customers and markets know the existence of the business.
Part 1: Where to Work
After deciding to set a candle making business, it is essential to focus on where to work from. A place to work at is needed to display creations and to interact with the clients and exhibit the products.
Part 2: Promotional Tools
The instrument to convey the message to potential customers and target audience are promotional tools. It has four basic types, namely, advertising, sales promotion, public relations and direct marketing.
Part 3: Social Media Skills
Social media helps in captivating the target market's attention through creation not engaging and eye-caching content like photographs, videos, tutorials and articles.
Part 4: Summary
Marketing is vital in communicating with potential customers, as it has various types of marketing techniques and strategies. Promotional tools are utilized to convey messages to potential customers and target audience. Usage of media and participating in trade shows and fairs can promote and advertise the business.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.
This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
Units of Study
Module 1: Candle Making
- Part 1: Basic Methods
- Part 2: Wax 101
- Part 3: Beeswax
- Part 4: Paraffin
- Part 5: The Wicks
- Part 6: Summary
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: Safety First
- Part 1: Precautions
- Part 2: Workplace
- Part 3: Dressing the Part
- Part 4: Equipment
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: Handmade Candles
- Part 1: Rolling a Candle
- Part 2: Pouring the Candles
- Part 3: Making Wax Sheets
- Part 4: Making Shapes
- Part 5: Additives
- Part 6: Container Candles
- Part 7: Experimenting with Colour
- Part 8: Summary
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Moulded Candles
- Part 1: What are They?
- Part 2: Moulds
- Part 3: Automatic Wicking
- Part 4: Two-piece Mould Making
- Part 5: Plaster Bandage Moulds
- Part 6: Shapes and Colours
- Part 7: Summary
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: Dipped Candles
- Part 1: Dipping the Wick
- Part 2: The Candles
- Part 3: How to Dip
- Part 4: Candle Burning
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: Other Candles
- Part 1: Types of Candles
- Part 2: Birthday Candles
- Part 3: Hand-moulded Candles
- Part 4: Danish Tapers
- Part 5: Summary
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Decorating
- Part 1: Stencils
- Part 2: Candle Painting
- Part 3: Carved Candles
- Part 4: Novelty Candles
- Part 5: Textured Candles
- Part 6: Pressed Flowers and Grasses
- Part 7: Waxing Real Flowers
- Part 8: Centrepieces
- Part 9: Candle Holders
- Part 10: Summary
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Setting Up Your Business
- Part 1: Where to Work
- Part 2: Where to Source Materials
- Part 3: Summary
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Marketing
- Part 1: Marketing Your Business
- Part 2: Promotional Tools
- Part 3: Social Media
- Part 4: Summary
- Module 9 Assessment
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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