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I just had two candles sent to me in the middle of this HEAT...both were perfect. Then I ordered some tarts and they arrived; no issues. She is the shipping kween. (She shipped it from SoCal to NYC)
Ahh thank you SOO much!! 😄
Thank you for your transparency and willingness to share with us!
Thank you for watching!
I love the idea you had of printing the candle care card and sticking inside the thank you card! Great idea!
I love how sincere and open you are sharing your ideas and knowledge! It helps me so much!!!!
You are so motivating with your organized methods and working area! Makes this business look very doable. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you major success! 🕯 🕯 💐💖
Erica!!!!!!!!! I can’t tell you how informative your videos are!!!!! It’s amazing and I am sooooo grateful for your openness!!! You are truly a blessing!❤️❤️❤️
Awww thank you soooo much! 💜💜
I can't even tell you how helpful and awesome your videos are for someone just starting out! You're amazing!
Thank you Sharon!! 💜
I really needed this video Erica, your always on time. Thank You.
I’m glad! Thank you for watching!
I've always used cold packs because I didn't know if the silver cool wrap really worked. Nice to know it does. It is worth considering. I live in the south so I never get away from the heat! Thanks for another great video Erica! Oh, and the studio is looking awesome! So many improvements since you started the channel!
Thank you so much Jill!! 💜
I absolutely love your instructions and tips…❤️
I really love your videos, have been binge watching. Thanks for all your advice. I've been researching about shipping in the summer for weeks. You are a god send.
Thank you so much for watching! So glad it was helpful :)
Thank you sooo soo much this helped me so much ❤️ I love that you showed the picture 💕
Truly appreciate all your tips, very helpful💖💐
I’m so glad! 💜
Thank you so much for sharing!! You're the best.
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I am ordering some today. Thanks Erica for the tips. Where did you get the colored green bubble wrap. You are matching your tissue paper. :-)
After more research (I'm a newb candle maker who's doing a LOT of that, lol), I've seen that other folks use cold packs and thermal bags that enclose the entire product (rather than just a wrapped layer). This makes me wonder if you have good luck, Erica, with just wrapping the candle rather than entirely enclosing it because your Soy 10 wax has a higher melt point than a lot of other waxes.... (Just thinking out loud here, not judging!) I'm in the absolute start-up phase and, don't want to build my entire line around a wax, then lose big bucks by having to add more packing materials for summer shipping or shipping anywhere it's hot. I'm actually wondering if I should choose a higher melt point wax from the get-go, despite initially choosing soy-coconut for a lot of non-shipping-related reasons. If it's the Accu-Soy #10 that you're using, that has a melt point of 120-130 degreees F, which is on the high end compared to other container waxes that might not hold up well shipping in warm weather. For comparison, GB 464 is 113-119.
I wish more people were talking about this, especially as it relates to those just starting out and choosing the base materials on which to build everything else. Regardless, thanks again for sharing your hard earned knowledge. =)
Starting my own candle business as I've been making candles as a hobby since I was young but was always worried about turning it into something more. Your videos are making me feel so informed and empowering me to start this venture after thinking about it for so long. Thank you!
I love hearing this!! Thank you so much ☺️
That's pretty cool!
Perfect timing for us Aussies 😍😍
Perfect ☺️
Thanks for the tip. HOt weather is definitely an issue that should be addressed when making candles.
Thank you for posting!...
Erica you're the best!! I live in Nor Cal where it gets easily above 110 during the summer and I have been stressing out about how I'm going to ship this Summer!! Thank you!!
I just subscribed to your channel and love it. Thanks for sharing every single detail for the candle business. I'm just about to start my candles business in Brisbane Australia and you have been a really good mentor to me. 😊😊😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH! VERY HELPFUL VIDEO. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT 🤗❤
Ver nice! Love the explanation
Such a helpful video!! Also couldn't help but notice how absolutely GORGEOUS your hair looks girl!! No one else said anything so I had to 😂💕
Aw thanks girl!!! My friend was able to do my hair for me ☺️💜
Your channel just popped up on my feed. Just watched a few of your videos and love how you make the candles and the knowledge you have. Went on etsy and bought a candle. Can't wait 💛
Looking forward to your holiday scents!
Aww thank you SOO much! I appreciate your support!! ☺️
Thank you so much for this! I love your videos 💖😍
Thank you for watching :)
Thank you for all of your videos! So helpful and encouraging! I didn't see if you posted where you got your thermal bubble wrap. Thank you again for your help!!
You’re welcome! And it’s right at the top of the description ☺️
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Thanks so much for this video. And no apologies are necessary because there are plenty of summers FOLLOWING the summer in which you originally posted this in August. LOL Thank you!
Erica, I think you should save your money on that metallic bubble wrap. What is working for you is your good idea to ship no later than Wednesday. That wrap won’t keep the heat out. It is good for reflective heat. And it may be a good insulator, but your candle isn’t generating any cold temps like ice does. So all that will happen is the box will get warm and so will the candle and the bubble wrap. Plus the top and bottom are open and any heat will enter the candle this way. So it isn’t effective unless you wrapped the candle in an ice pack and used that metal bubble wrap to completely seal it all in as an insulator. But eventually, even this will fail and the temp will rise to the ambient.
I just recently subscribed to your channel. I’m about to start my journey on making candles and hopefully soon have my own business. I’ve been binge watching your videos and you give great advice. Thanks for the info and blessings! ❤️
Aww thank you so much!! 💜💜
I've been doing the same! Only candle youtuber I love so far :)
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Lol. I'm doing the exact same thing 😅
Hi Erica, thank you again for being so transparent and ALWAYS sharing your tips, tricks, advice and ways of how you are building your business and blessing us with it for our businesses. Thank you!
Q? On your candle labels do you have to state the scents that you use in your candles and melts? I don’t see it on everyone’s candle labels and I wasn’t sure if it is a necessity or not.
Thank you so much :)
& I don’t think it’s required for candles in the US! I just pick a few notes to add to my labels!
Memory Box Candle Co Thank you Erica.
Love your shirt! Need to buy it!!!
Thanks!! ☺️
Hey Erica...Sharon here from Hollow Hill Home again....FYI...for 'branding' on my outer boxes I had a custom logo stamp made and it looks awesome and over time will pay for itself! Got it from The Print Mint on Etsy...very reasonably priced and Shelley is awesome to work with and fast shipping!
Oh perfect I’ll check out her shop! I’ve been needing to get a stamp 😇💜
I think people are wayyyyy more apt to read a care sticker in a thank you card vs a card by itself Just my thoughts ....
I’ll be ordering soon
Oh and my mail man lol every time he delivers my wax he’s like here ya go it’s all ready to pour 😂
Cari Shields 😂 you have the best mailman!!
such a ride
hi! I love your videos! Would you mind making a video on how to decorate the packaging? I really want to stand out with mine! Thank you! ^^
Hi there! Thank you so much for this video!!! I keep my fingers crossed during the summer because of the heat. I can’t wait to order this cool wrap. I have a question. Can you tell me what peg hooks you bought for the wax melt holder. They don’t come with holder and I want to make sure I get the correct ones. Thank you so much for giving us the most amazing content.
Please start shipping internationally! I want to try your candles ;) Sending love from Italy ;)
Do you take your brown 4x4x6 boxes and then place them in a flat rate shipping bag or box to actually ship?
what size candles are you putting in the box?
I literally just posted asking for advice regarding shipping during summer in the DIY candle group!
Oh wow! Ironic timing haha
Memory Box Candle Co ikr you’re always on it! Lol
Do you put the bubble wrap in the fridge to keep cool.
Looks like nice packaging. Wonder if it's cost efficient/ necessary to prevent braking. If it's glass ya if it's plastic idk
Hi Erica, not sure if I missed it, but what size is your stickers on the outside of your boxes?
The sample melts that you put on top of your candles, are they for customers to try different fragrances? Love your videos :)
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What size are the boxes you are using ? 👀 i have this issue
I truly enjoy your videos. I’m curious about the samples. Did you mention that you order samples from another company?
Also, if you have a larger order from one customer what is your packing method?
What is the melting temp of your wax?
Which container ? Vessels??do you use for sample??
What size is the box
And certain mail trucks get around 20 degrees hotter than actual temp. Something to think about
💜💜💜 do you just ship the boxes 📦 or do you put them in envelopes? USPS
Thank you for this!!! I just seen the thermal wrap on Uline last week and was nervous to get it. Off subject but are you Candle labels gloss or matte?
Glossy :)
Lol oh Uline🥴1st time ordering dropped $430 including shipping for peanuts, bubble wrap and boxes. Need to start paying attention to dimensions 😂
Hi I am a just starting candle maker and was wondering if tins were a good way to start? And if they keep the sun out a little better. Anyway I love how all your candles are based off a memory😁
Tins are definitely a great way to start! And thank you ☺️❤️
Will you be restocking the Malibu coffee shop scent on your Etsy site?
Brittany Norris I will be yes! The fragrance oil I use has been out of stock for a little while 😫
Hi Erica, thanks for sharing. Could you please put a link for the jars I could not find it.
My bad! They’re from calcandlesupply, 13.5 oz matte black jars :)
calcandlesupply.com/13-5-oz-matte-black-cali-jar-w-lid/
what size boxes do you use to ship your candles? thanks for all your help! working to start my own business and your videos have been soo helpful!
4x4x6 boxes and thank you!! 💜
Did you make a videos about printers? Maybe i missed it out. But i would really like to know more about the printers for instance the one you recommended is expensive for me is there a cheaper alternative? Also i don't know anything about thermal printers are those necessary for shipments? It would be really help us if you could share with us how you use the printers and what type of papers/sticker papers you use! Once again thank you for your wonderful videos and sharing with us all the great information. I just made some candles today for the first time! Really excited to see how they turn out!
That is a wonderful video idea, thank you!
I have another printer linked that is an inkjet printer recommended by the social media manager of Online Labels. Also, I used a cheap canon pixma printer for a long time!
And no you don’t need a thermal printer for shipping labels at all! You can print it out on regular paper, cut it out and tape it to the box :)
Oh and congrats on your first time making candles! So exciting! ☺️
Hello!! I was wondering if you have a time of when wax melts need to cure before using? Or is it all different! Love your videos!!!!
I usually cure at least three days but it varies from wax to wax :) and thank you!!
Hi I love your videos starting my own candle Buisness as well. I was wondering where did you get the rack that you have the wax melts hanging on I need one.
Amazon! :)
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silly question but how do you keep track of what candle is in what box before labeling the box with the shipping label? that way you can label the correct box for each customer? the best way i have found is to just prepare one order at a time but its a very annoying process lol. it seems like you process multiple orders at once and i would love to be able to do that.
Ahhhh this is so hard. I honestly thought there might be some secret hack to be able to do multiple orders at once.. but I am so meticulous that I have to do one order at a time to ensure that I won’t give myself anxiety thinking I did an order wrong haha.
However it takes me about 20-30 minutes to prepare for these kind of videos because I prep them one at a time and add sticky notes so I know whose package it is 💜
Memory Box Candle Co thanks for the response. it is definitely a stressful process if you try to do multiple bc you have nightmares that you sent the wrong candle to the wrong customer LOL. i’ll stick to one at a time then!
Something I would add: a visible sticker to the shipping box that states ' avoid heat/ extreme temps'. Or whatever works in the given situation.
My day job is with one of the main courier companies, so I personally see that kind of thing move through the mail stream often. 😊 It helps us provide a better service as well!
Great idea! Thank you ☺️
This is allowed for any shipping ? That’s so smart!
Where did you get the green paper
Uline
Hi Erica! I have a question; what type of wax do you use for your candles? I am using C-3 wax and this is the third wax I’ve tried and am currently using for my candles. I dislike how bumpy the wax gets after lighting up a candle and would want to know if all soy waxes do the same or would you recommend switching or just adding another additive to fix this issue? Thank you for your videos! They are so informative and so fun !♥️
You could try blending it with another wax! I use soy 10 and it stays smooth throughout burn sessions (but I’m also working on doing some custom blends of waxes!)
Memory Box Candle Co thank you so much for your help !♥️
Oh nooo. I just poured some C-3 wax candles today to do a wick test tomorrow. This is the 3rd was I’m trying, too. 😩
Hey. What size are your thank you labels?
NeseyLuvsYou they are 1.5” round!
Thanks for giving so much detail. In your description you listed different size boxes. What do you use the 8x6x4 boxes for?
Kelly D two candles or one candle and two melts (or one candle one melt)
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Got it. So the 8x8x6 is for more than 2 candles?
Kelly D I can fit 3-4 candles in the 8x8x6!
Memory Box Candle Co Thank you!
Do you still buy the single clamshells ? I can’t find them
I don't :/ for the same reason!
Thank you for another informative video! Also are those room sprays in the back that I see? 👀
Thanks!
....maybe 🙃
Memory Box Candle Co I’m already looking forward to those videos 😂
Kat M. 😅💜
Do you charge more for shipping during the summer to cover the costs of the extra supplies for wrapping?
No ❤️
What type of labels do you put on the candles? Do you have to use like weatherproof labels or gloss?
I’ve used both of those materials from online labels and they have both worked well for my candle jars!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks so much 😊
With your boxes (the small one showed here in the video), how do you ship more than one candle with one order? Do you use different boxes?
I use different boxes! 8x6x4 for two candles 8x8x8 for 3-4 candles and medium flat rate boxes for 5-6 candles !
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you! and I love your videos and the fact that you share so much to help others!!!!
Hi Erica, do you have the link for the pegboard pegs you used? I’m only seeing the individual small hooks Not the longer hooks.
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Memory Box Candle Co thank you Erica!
Could you make a video on how to ship multiple candles at one time ?
Great idea! 💜
Yessssss would love to see this as this part is always most confusing and like anything trial and error
A little thing I have learned is using black mailers is not the way to go. It gets even more hot than it actually is already and has a higher chance of melting the wax. I prefer using light colored or white mailers. I actually use poly mailers that have flamingos and lemons on them because they are bright colored!!
This is such a good tip! ❤️
I couldn't find the single wax melts molds, I checked the All White Candles Supply, will you please send me a link to purchase.
I keep trying to paste the web link on this comment reply but it’s not letting me ?
I just updated it in my description box!
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@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you so much ❤️
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Great content! Sorry I couldn't find the single sample wax melt clamber either on the site nor your description. Can you pls share the link?. New subscriber!
What size of shipping boxes do you use?
Those are 4x4x6 :)
Memory Box Candle Co thank you
Hi hun
What size boxes are they please? Xx
4x4x6 :)
Memory Box Candle Co thank you! X
I have worked in warehouse’s and we have to work fast you may need to add a fragile sticker
When is The DJ back in stock?
I will be working on restocking as many scents as I can this month! I will definitely be restocking the DJ!
Do you by chance know an alternative recycled/sustainable source for your shipping supplies my company is based entirely on organic recycled and ethically sustainable sources. I even make my own organic oils for my candles.
Check out ecoenclose.com
I haven’t purchased from them before but they have all eco/recycled shipping supplies!
Memory Box Candle Co thanks so much
Love your videos and candles, but I'm a bit upset that when I ordered I didn't get the cute sample you've showed you add in your shipments 😔
Oh no! I’m soo sorry Jennie sometimes I forgot to put one in, or I run out, I apologize 😔
Thank you for purchasing from me though I really appreciate it.
Update: I’m sending you out a couple of samples today to apologize for not adding them into your order initially! 💜
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo You're great!! Wasn't my intentions at all. Thank you!!
Do you get much negative feedback about international orders? Do you do anything differently with your packaging?
I actually haven’t had many international orders, and no complaints so far! I package them the same but just make sure they are extraaa protected!
Tiana Coates is the 1 who suggested to ship only on those days. It would be nice 👌 to give her the credit she deserves
Quiana W oh I didn’t know she recommended that! I had someone from my comment section let me know that’s what they do, they must have heard it from her! 💜
How long have you owned your business for❓
Can you make a video on your label making❓
Can you do a room tour ❓
Do you make Massage Candles as well❓
Did you know there are Wax Melt Clamshells in the shape of 6/8 Hearts, Round Pie, 4/6/8 Stars❓❓
Are you open to be given advice or tips in your videos❓❓
🦋Tash
Sending Hearts, Hugs, Health & Happiness From Australia 🇦🇺
I opened my business at the end of March :)
I have a video talking about how I design labels here: czcams.com/video/Dwi544ZVNLQ/video.html
I can do an updated tour once I get newer items in! I have done 2 studio tours czcams.com/video/3Nuw-PetDiw/video.html and czcams.com/video/6Z3cogo2b2g/video.html and then I show how I changed up my studio with IKEA furniture here:
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I don’t make massage candles, I’ve heard so many people talk about them!
Yes I did they’re cute :)
Yes absolutely! I am just showing the process of starting this business. I am not an expert or perfect in anything that I do at all. It can be hard sometimes because people will judge your process, but I just like sharing what I’m doing :)
Yaaaaay thanks Erica this was a great video. Very informative. Can you do another video without the talking Just simply packing orders it so much more therapeutic? Pleaseeeeeee. Thanks Erica
Sounds like an ASMR video 😅
Ps I would love to do an asmr style video but I don’t think everyone would like that haha
Memory Box Candle Co yesssssss exactly!!! And yes we would!!! everyone loves you so they will love ANYTHING you post! trust me
Just post one with 3 orders of no talking and if you don’t get at least 10 likes you can call me out on it and go back to normal. I bet u they will love it. It’s still about candles!