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kid-owned & kid-pouredHi, I’m Penelope.
Hi, I’m Penelope.
I make candles.
I’m 11 and I run a real candle business. I pick the scents, pour the wax, and put the label on every jar. My parents help out, and I boss them around a little.
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Christmas candles
I’m pouring a batch of Christmas candles for the holidays. Preorder now and I’ll save yours from the very first batch.
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How I make a candle
Every candle takes about a week start to finish. Here is the whole thing.
- 1.
Melt the wax
Wax goes in the pot on low. This is the part where my mom or dad stands right next to me.
- 2.
Add the smell
I measure the scent oil with a kitchen scale. Too much and it smells weird, too little and it's just wax.
- 3.
Pour it
The wick gets glued in first, then I drop in the clear wax cubes and pour slowly around them. That is what makes the swirls.
- 4.
Wait (the hard part)
Candles need to cure for a week so the smell gets strong. Then I write the label and it's ready.
More than just a candle. It’s a reminder of His light.
That’s what it says on every label, right under Matthew 5:16, the verse about letting your light shine. When you light one of my candles, I hope your room feels a little cozier and you remember where the light comes from. That’s the whole idea.
— Penelope