Today we’d like to introduce you to James Jackson.
Hi James, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Flame Candle Company started in 2018 when I was helping book an artisan market and we couldn’t find a candle maker to book for the market. I had been making candles for friends and family for a few years before 2018 but never thought about making it into a small business. However, I took this as a sign as an opportunity to share my love for creating intentional aromatherapy candles. I partnered up with a great friend, did some research, and created Flame Candle Company.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
At the beginning, it has been a smooth road. However, when we started we were only doing in-person markets, and when Covid-19 hit, I wasn’t sure we would make it. All live events were canceled, so our main line of income completely stopped. I started doing some research about websites because I knew we would need to begin online sales if we wanted to make it. Once we began our website, it was a lifesaver. During lockdowns and quarantines, it was such a pleasure providing a sense of comfort for people. We had overwhelmingly positive responses about our candles, and it revived my passion to keep going. Recently, markets have been slowly coming back, and we also have an online presence, and that has been very helpful. Due to shipping and trading restrictions, we presently struggle with finding some materials, but we are navigating as well as possible.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I have always been a maker and creative, and am recently most proud to be able to say small business owner. I don’t think I ever saw myself as a business owner until now. I learn more about business everyday and have been grateful to surround myself with a network of other creatives and business owners. What sets us apart from others is the true passion of collaborating with local vendors, makers, and artists. We utilize as many local materials as possible because our mission is to create consciously and showcase our amazing community.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I still make every candle with the same pitcher and wooden spatula I used to make our very first candle.
Pricing:
- $17.00 – 6 oz soy candles
- $27.00 – 13 oz soy candles
- $32.00 – 16 oz soy candles
Contact Info:
- Email: flamecandleco.tx@gmail.com
- Website: www.flamecandlecompanytx.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/flamecandleco.tx
- Facebook: facebook.com/flamecandleco.tx
Image Credits
Green T Media
