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‘It’s fun:’ Fromberg woman turning candle making hobby into business [Video]

FROMBERG — One Fromberg woman is attempting to turn her hobby of candle making into a small business this holiday season.

Karen Witt has made all natural candles out of her home for family and friends for years and said it’s always been something she enjoyed.

This year, she decided to expand her reach after ending up with some extra beeswax, which is what her candles are made of.

“I started making candles probably 10-15 years ago and really enjoyed that craft part of it,” Witt said. “I decided that this year, since I had so much extra beeswax, that it might be nice to bring that out to other people especially before the holiday time and Christmas time.”

So, Witt is “mass producing” them, though in reality, she hopes to make and sell about 200 candles this winter. Their price is anywhere from five to $25.

“This is something …

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