About Mels Candles

 First of all THANK YOU for looking at our unique handmade gifts or supplies for making your wonderful products.
As a VERY VERY Small business we appreciate all the support that we get.


Here is a little bit of information about Mels Candles


ESTABLISHED � May 2011

SIZE � Very Very Small Business

LOCATION � 113a North Bishop Ave, Rolla Missouri 65401

TEAM- Mainly just me (Mel), my husband Ray helps out once in awhile and my good friend Sharon Lewis volunteers

her time to assist me when I start getting behind and need help.  Rose Langdon- also volunteers her time to do

fundraisers; she is located in Pennsylvania and loves helping organizations and individuals raise money.

MISCONCEPTIONS- A couple of common misconceptions in regard to Mels Candles is:

  • Mel � I am Not a MAN- Mel is my nickname for Melissa

  • Mels Candles is NOT a large Company � I hand make all of my candles, tarts, lotions, body sprays etc. It cracks me up

  • when customers call wanting to speak to my customer service department, or head of production-I have none of that-

  • when you call for any reason you will get Me.


BEGINNING & NOW

 I am a candle addict � my mother (Judy Riggs) came over and showed me how she made her soy candles.

I figured it would be a nice hobby that would save me $ by making my own candles instead of buying them.


Long story short to keep from boring you- I started selling them on E-bay.

Over the years I tweaked my candle formula and designs, added new products and supplies, and currently sell on E-bay,

Amazon, Etsy, Bonanza and of course this website.