Handmade candles

Concrete outcome

Three documented candle tests and material sheets

What you will actually do

Record weights, process and burn tests; do not sell before testing.

Prepare these in your first three days

• Safety checklist
• Materials list
• Cost per item
• Testing & labels

Your first 14 days

• Day 1: define the audience and the problem.
• Day 2: compare five relevant examples.
• Day 3: produce one sample with fictional data.
• Day 4: check quality and costs.
• Day 5: prepare two images and a clear description.
• Day 6: check which promotion channels are permitted.
• Day 7: publish a permitted helpful post and log questions.
• Days 8–10: try one new channel and contact relevant people where permitted.
• Days 11–14: review enquiries, time and costs; improve the offer.

Where to find your audience

Original photos on Instagram/Pinterest and eligible handmade markets.

Essential checks

Check safety, labelling and local legal requirements.

A first-offer description template

I create [specific deliverable] for [audience]. Includes [details and revisions]. Delivery in [time]. Price based on [time/materials]. I can share a sample.

Simple activity tracker

Date | Channel | Post/contact | Enquiries | Quotes | Orders | What to change

Avoid repetitive group posts; check community rules and do not buy equipment before testing demand.