Why Candle Makers Struggling to Stand Out Should Switch to Cement Candle Making
- scentsbyfaycandles
- Dec 15, 2025
- 3 min read

If you’re a candle maker feeling lost in a sea of glass jars and identical labels, you’re not alone. The candle market is booming—but it’s also crowded and predictable. Everywhere you look, it’s the same jars, the same scents, the same aesthetic. And when everything looks the same… customers shop by price, not value.
That’s when profits drop, creativity fades, and burnout hits.
But what if the problem isn’t you—it’s the material you’re using?
It’s time to talk about the game-changing shift helping candle makers rise above the noise:
Switch to Cement Candle Making
Cement is the BEST kept secret in the candle industry—and for good reason.
1. Higher Margins Without Buying in Bulk
Let’s be honest—glass jars only stay affordable when you buy them in massive bulk. But buying 200–500 jars at a time just to get a decent price ties up your cash and limits your creativity.
Cement changes everything.
The cost to produce a cement vessel is comparable—or even cheaper—than a glass jar, AND you can make them one at a time without losing money.No bulk orders. No storage issues. No supplier delays.
This is a huge advantage, especially for:
Limited edition candles
Holiday collections
Small-batch or custom orders
Personalized gifts
Premium “artist series” drops
You stay flexible, creative, and profitable—without the pressure of mass production.
2. Endless Creative Ability (Never Get Bored Again)
Sick of making the same shapes and colors over and over?
With cement, your creativity has no limits:
Custom shapes
Terrazzo, marbling, textured finishes
Unique colors & patterns
Built-in branding (stamped logos!)
Seasonal / themed molds
You can reinvent your designs anytime—and nobody else will have the exact same product. Your candles become art.
3. Stand Out in a Saturated Market
Most candle makers are doing the exact same thing.You show up differently the moment you switch to cement.
Cement candles:
Stop people mid-scroll
Photograph beautifully for social media
Look high-end on shelves or online
Attract boutique and wholesale opportunities
When everyone else blends in… you become the brand that can’t be ignored.
4. You Stay in Full Control
With glass, you rely on suppliers, color limitations, and mass-produced containers.
With cement?You ARE the manufacturer.
You decide the shape, color, texture, style, branding—everything.No more waiting on backorders or compromising on aesthetics.You create exactly what you envision.
Your brand = fully custom.
But wait… it gets even better.
Cement is not just for candles.Once you learn the basics, you can craft:
Trays
Coasters
Vases
Planters
Soap dishes
Home décor pieces… and more!
You can build an entire home décor brand from ONE material.
And the best part?
You don’t need heavy machinery or expensive equipment to start.No kiln. No pottery wheel. No fancy workshop.Just simple tools, a small space, and the right process.
Ready to Skip the Trial and Error?
If you’re ready to make the switch without wasting time, money, and sanity… I’ve got you covered.
My Cement Vessel Making 101 Course walks you through exactly how I create professional-grade candle vessels from start to finish—mixing, molding, sealing, troubleshooting, branding, and more. No guessing. No YouTube rabbit holes. Just the proven process.
Want to go beyond candles? My Cement Home Decor Making 101 Course teaches you how to create trays, coasters, planters, soap dishes, and statement pieces so you can build a full home décor brand with ONE material.
And don’t forget—I also created a Free Cement Maker’s Checklist so you know every tool, supply, and step before you even start. This alone will save you hours of research and expensive mistakes.
With the right guidance, cement crafting becomes easy, profitable, and FUN.
Cement crafting is the future of unique candle making…And it’s your time to lead—NOT follow.



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