LAWA Journal

Can candle making actually pay the bills year-round? The honest version — seasonal swings, payout lags, and what separates a career from a side hustle.

Most pricing guides tell you to multiply your cost by three. For a handmade candle, that leaves too little behind. Here's the math we actually use.

We started LAWA with $5,000 in a one-bedroom apartment. Where the money actually went, what to skip, and when to spend — from a founder.

The margins are real. So is the 14-hour workday. Here's an honest look at what it takes to start a candle business — and how to know if it's right for you.

Most answers to this question are vague or written by people who have never sold a candle. Here are the real numbers — from year one to where we are now.