NATURAL WAX CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

200 Kennebec Street,Portland ME 04101

08 January, 2022

Description

Learn how to create beautiful, customized candles in glass containers in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop taught by a master chandler. Learn how to create beautiful, customized candles in glass containers in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop taught by a master chandler. Students will blend their own scents and colors. If you are interested in making candles to sell or as a craft for gifts or favors, this class is for you. For more information visit our website. Much thought and consideration should go into developing a line of candles. Marla Bosworth has been manufacturing and selling candles for 24 years and will cover the many natural waxes on the market, how to determine which wax is right for you, how to create safe candles, getting cold and hot throws, colors, testing, insurance/liability requirements, labeling requirement, resources for packaging (containers, boxes, labels, wax/wicks, colorants) and much more. Natural wax candles are a wonderful addition to any indie beauty line or as a launch product. As you know, they add incredible warmth, fragrance and charm to any environment. In this hands-on workshop you will make your own candles, learn how to create candles in glass containers, choose your own scents. If you are interested in making candles to sell or as a craft for gifts or favors, this class is for you! Marla will share her expertise in blending fragrances that provide beautiful hot and cold "throw" and aroma. This workshop is intended for students to have fun exploring different scents while creating their very own candles. Students will choose their own scents and colors for each candle - one for coconut and one for soy wax. If you are developing a line of candles note that there is much research and education that needs to happen prior to selling and launching your candle line for the safety of consumers and for the liability of yourself and your business. Marla will cover in depth topics such as choosing wicks, wax, required labeling, pricing and insurance (for those wishing to sell), testing and much more. This class is perfect for newbies, spa owners, estheticians, green beauty entrepreneurs, massage therapist and for those who are currently making candles, but unsure if they are making them properly or need to troubleshoot wicks, candle burn, etc. You'll receive an emailed information-packed handout with detailed instructions, formulas, formulating guidelines and a valuable supplier list that is worth the class alone. Students will design a total of two customized candles - one soy and one coconut wax - in beautiful glass jars by choosing their own color, essential oil blends and more. If you have an existing beauty business, or are launching one, you'll love how these candles easily cross-sell with the rest of your line. Marla creates highly experiential workshops - a holistic perspective of learning by transforming new and ancient wisdom. If you've ever attended her classes you know she creates a positive, supportive learning environment that is educational and also fun. Back Porch Soap Company was founded in 1998 by Marla Bosworth. She educates to empower others to make and connect with their own  plant medicine.  Marla shares her passion through topics of aromatherapy, wildcrafted plants, incense, soap, candles, and plant-based, organic skincare. Marla is well-known in the indie beauty community. She teaches experiential workshops that engage and empower students with knowledge in healing, natural skincare formulation. Marla is a medicine woman, shamanic practitioner, intuitive and energy soul coach. She speaks at wellness events and conferences throughout the U.S. Marla resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.