Holly Angelucci
Apothecary by HollyBeeez
Candles
Before my twins were born, I was a
Curriculum Coordinator for a preschool
in Virginia. After my twins were born,
I continued to work while my teacher
husband went to school at night for
his Masters in Administration. After
graduating, he accepted a position in Pennsylvania as a
principal so we moved and I am now a stay-at-home-mom. It’s always been
important to me to be a contributor and to be creative. It’s my outlet.
“My business began because I always wanted to learn the
art of candle making, and I wanted to be able to contribute
financially to my family.”
Give us a peek into your candle-making process.
I generally begin each seasonal line of products three
months in advance, so I began work on my Fall line in
July. I went with Pumpkin Pecan Waffle this year which
has proven to be my most popular Fall product. I have an
art education background, so mixing dyes for wax colors
is one of my favorite things to do. After wicking the
containers, I am ready to measure the wax and start
melting. Once the wax reaches a certain temperature,
I add the color, and then the scent. Once the wax has
cooled, I pour the wax into the prepared containers. The candles cure for about a week,
and are then ready to ship to my customers.
How do you keep up with demand?
I make a few of each candle I sell. I don’t mass produce;
everything is made, start to finish, by me.
What’s been your most popular item or line to date?
Hands down, my most popular item has been my
Cinnamon Bun candle.
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