Chances are, if you've made your way to this site (and I'm glad you did!), you're a candle maker or someone interested in candle making. Candle makers are a special group of people that, though they come from all walks of life and from around the world, share a common passion for that enigmatic combination of wax, wick, scent and flame. Here's a collection of videos I've found that feature the stories and creations of some innovative, artistic, entrepreneurial, dedicated and passionate candle makers. I'm certain that you'll be as inspired as I was by their stories and creations - and will see yourself and your love for candle making in more than a few of them. (Note: Soap makers are special, amazing people too, but not the focus of this video collection - I'm assembling a collection of fabulous soap maker videos just for you.)
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“Last year I sold out at the festival, and hope to again this year,” is how Brennan Hill looked towards this year's Natchez Trace Festival in Mississipi. He learned to make candles just last year from his second grade teacher, and got bitten by the candle making bug, it seems. He now has a budding business to look after in addition to his third-grade homework. While I think we can all relate to this story and the joy of making our first candles, this is also a really great example of how it's never too early to teach good business sense, responsible money management and most importantly, the importance of setting goals. Read the article...