35 Handmade Soap and Candle Recipes: The Price-Per-Candle-Hour Method

Making soap and candles hooks you fast; the trouble starts when you sell them, add up only the materials, and forget your own time. This guide shows you how to set your hourly rate, time each piece, and price it, and includes 35 recipes organized by type.

When you finish it, you'll be able to:

- Work out your hourly rate

- Price each piece to cover materials and time

- Buy supplies without getting stuck with dead inventory

- Present your catalog on social media

It's for you if:

- You make soap or candles and want to sell them

- You don't know what to charge

- You're starting out and don't want to overspend on supplies

A 7-page practical guide in PDF.

Handle all materials with the precautions each manufacturer specifies. Selling personal-care products may come with labeling or licensing rules depending on your state: check them before you sell.