🕯️ 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)


  1. Melt soy/paraffin wax in a double boiler.
  2. Add colors and fragrance oils (optional).
  3. Pour into spiral molds or pour regular and twist when soft.
  4. Let them set and cool for 5–6 hours.
  5. 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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