🕯️ Spiral Candle Business Plan (Investment ₹15,000)
🔹 1. Business Idea
Sell handcrafted spiral candles for home decor, festive gifting, wedding hampers, and online customers (via Instagram, WhatsApp, and marketplaces).
Target: Youth, home decor lovers, gifting businesses, and boutique shops.
🔹 2. Investment Split (₹15,000)
|
Purpose |
Estimated Cost (₹) |
|
Raw materials (wax, dyes, wicks, molds) – for 50–60 candles |
5,000 |
|
Spiral candle mold (2–3 types) |
2,500 |
|
Heat gun + melting tools |
2,000 |
|
Branding (stickers, packaging, tags) |
2,000 |
|
Sample photoshoot setup |
1,000 |
|
Instagram ads / promotions |
2,500 |
|
Miscellaneous buffer |
1,000 |
|
Total |
₹15,000 |
🔹 3. How to Make Spiral Candles at Home (Basic Process)
- Melt soy/paraffin wax in a double boiler.
- Add colors and fragrance oils (optional).
- Pour into spiral molds or pour regular and twist when soft.
- Let them set and cool for 5–6 hours.
- Label, wrap, and pack in aesthetic kraft boxes or butter paper rolls.
🔹 4. Supplier Sources (India-Based)
✅ Raw Materials:
- Wax, wicks, colors:
- MouldIndia.com
- Bharat Candles Chennai (local markets)
- Amazon or Udaan (bulk)
✅ Spiral Molds:
- Search on Indiamart: “spiral candle mold”
- Direct seller: M/S Creative Moulds (Mumbai) – Offers silicone spiral molds for ₹700–₹900
🔹 5. Product Pricing & Profits
|
Package |
Cost per Unit |
Selling Price |
Profit |
|
1 Spiral Candle (solo) |
₹35–₹40 |
₹129–₹199 |
₹80–₹150 |
|
Set of 2 Gift Box |
₹80 |
₹299–₹349 |
₹200+ |
✅ Expected profit on 50 candles: ₹4,000–₹8,000
🔹 6. Selling Channels
Instagram Store (create a visually strong page)
- WhatsApp Catalog (for friends/family orders)
- Craft Fairs or Flea Markets (cost-effective booths)
- Amazon Karigar / Etsy India (after initial scale)
🔹 7. Marketing Strategy
Post reels with wax pouring, spiral making, and packaging (behind-the-scenes).
- Use hashtags: #spiralcandle #homedecorindia #candlebusiness
- Collaborate with micro-influencers (gift PR packages for shoutouts).
- Offer combo discounts for Diwali, wedding favors, or return gifts.
🔹 8. Scaling Later
Once you cross ₹25k in monthly revenue:
- Introduce more shapes (bubble, shell, wave).
- Offer custom name candles for gifting.
- Register your brand and explore export via Etsy.
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