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The exterior of the Bright Endeavors headquarters. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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(From left) Kelli, Tinesha, Rickeisha, and Valincia put their hands in for the morning cheer after making their intentions for the day known. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave. , were photographed November 16, 2015.
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(From left) Kelli, Tinesha, Rickeisha, and Valincia put their hands in for the morning cheer after making their intentions for the day known. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave. , were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Employees discuss the plan for the day each morning. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Valincia (left) and Je T’aime share a laugh while labeling candle cans. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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The bottom of each candle includes the name of the worker who created the candle. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Wicks are placed inside candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Bath salts of various scents are created at Bright Endeavors. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Wax is poured into a candle glass holders. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Hot wax is poured into glass containers holding wicks to create scented candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tinesha pours hot wax into candle holders. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Bright Endeavors labels are placed on the top of the candels. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave. , were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Valincia places a label on a candle. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Bath beads are poured into a measuring cup. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Rickeisha pours measured bath beads into bags. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tinesha makes hot wax to create candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tinesha pours hot scented wax into candle holders. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Kat works to fulfill an order in the storage room. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tinesha stirs melting wax chips which will then be poured into caldne holders. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Finished candles are placed on a tray. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Labels are placed on finished candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Rickeisha measures the amount of bath beads needed to fulfill an order. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Bright Endeavors client’s include customers big and small. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Hot wax is poured into containers holding wicks. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Hot wax is poured into candle holders. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tiffany pours scented hot wax into a measuring cup. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Tiffany prepares hot scented wax to create candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.
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Jasmine (left) and Je T’aime work on labeling finished candles. Candle makers at the Bright Endeavors, 4015 W. Carroll Ave., were photographed November 16, 2015.