Candle Jar

My partner is into candle making. After showing interest in her craft, I realized that candle making isn’t just a simple hobby. There are so many factors to get the perfect burn: the type of wax, the fragrance, the amount of fragrance, and the wick. Every candle is born from a process of trial and error, refining the recipe until it burns smoothly with just the right amount of scent. I searched for apps that could help her track burn tests, only to find that most candle makers rely on pen and paper or spreadsheets. So, I built a simple website to help her track these tests. She didn’t like the first version, but I kept refining it based on her feedback. One day, she came back after making another test candle with a big smile on her face—she loved it! That’s how Candle Jar was born. Now, hundreds of candle makers around the world use it to do more than track burn tests. With Candle Jar, they can save recipes, calculate and optimize their COGs, manage inventory, plan future batches, create production runs, monitor curing times, and even sync with their Shopify store. Building Candle Jar has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I had to wear so many hats such as UX, UI, Frontend, Backend, customer support, and I am still struggling with the sale/marketing aspect of it all. But it is the first project that has attracted real users—beyond friends and family—and even paying customers.

Hey Samuel, I'm curious about the inventory management features. Does it include any forecasting tools to help predict supply needs? Congrats on the launch!

Congrats @smolinari ! Candle is such a thoughtful solution for candle makers. It's awesome to see how it evolved from a simple idea into a tool that helps streamline so many parts of the process. Well done!

This is a fantastic story of how Candle Jar came to life! I'm curious, @smolinari, what features have been the most requested by your users? Any plans for future updates?

It's awesome to see how Candle Jar was born out of personal experience and a genuine need! The complexity of candle making is often underestimated, and having a dedicated platform to streamline the process is a game changer. Kudos to you for not only listening to feedback but also iterating to create something truly valuable for the community. I can see this becoming a go-to tool for makers. Can’t wait to see how it evolves further! Great job, @smolinari!

Loving the idea behind this platform. Does it support different types of candle-making methods like soy, beeswax and paraffin or is it more focused on one particular style?

Wow, @smolinari, what an incredible journey you’ve been on with Candle Jar! It’s amazing how you turned your partner's passion into a tool that not only helps her but also hundreds of other candle makers. The ability to manage everything from recipes to inventory sounds like a game changer in this craft. I love how you incorporated user feedback to refine the platform—proof that a personal touch can lead to something truly special. Can’t wait to see how Candle Jar continues to evolve and help even more artisans shine! 🕯️✨