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Candle testing

Candle testing in progress 🔥

Making sure the wick, melt pool, and scent throw are just right before these iced coffee candles launch. Candle making is a lot of testing, but it’s worth it for the perfect burn ☕️✨

Small business things no one sees behind the scenes.

#candletesting #candlemaking #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessbehindthescenes #handmadecandles

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