Anitakumarcandlecraft

Decoupaged Candles

2018-09-20T12:12:00.001+05:30

Decoupaged candles are a great way to showcase one's creativity and create beautiful articles of home decor. Please comment here or on my FB page featured on the sidebar for workshops in Delhi NCR.
A word of caution, decoupaged candles are purely decorative and ornamental and should not be ignited .
Thanks for visiting my blog , have a nice day !

Decoupage Candle

2016-08-08T13:33:00.003+05:30

Candles have their own popularity even in today's world, people like the soft flickering flame which spells class and elegance , It also enhances the ambiance and says a lot about the person using it!
I have used decoupage on a candle made some time ago and it was time to give it a make-over!
Decoupage is the art of refurbishing articles with printed paper napkins , care must be taken to do it on a large candle as safety must be kept in mind at all times! In fact I feel that hurricane candles would be perfect for decoupage as flame will increase the beauty of the candle.

Candles

2015-06-06T17:51:00.001+05:30

Candles lend elegance to any setting and are still a staple for romantic dinners !
All said and done are candles really taking a backseat nowadays? Much is being said about air pollution and candle sales have dropped down to alarming levels specially in Metro cities. People prefer to buy cheap imported electric lights for festivals and use them year after year. Apartment culture has also contributed to this new fad as placing candles and diyas in narrow balconies is dangerous and foolhardy.
Thankfully smaller towns with spacious dwellings still love candles and decorate their houses during Diwali with these colorful wax beauties. Many people still make candles and make good sales round the year.
Candles are generally smoke free and soot less but this depends on procuring good quality of wax. Most of the bad publicity is due to the inferior quality of imported wax flooding the market. Cheap inferior wax is hurting the candle industry as it makes for an inferior product.Many candle makers feel that wax quality has gone down drastically and has affected the popularity of candles.Good high quality wax is comparatively expensive and difficult to find unlike a few years ago when a buyer had a choice between high quality wax and others.
Candles are still the most trustworthy backups in case the electricity plays hide and seek.Its rare to find a person who has not studied in candle light and burnt the midnight oil!

Candle Making Workshops

2014-09-30T17:59:00.002+05:30

Candle making is very creative ,enjoyable and useful hobby. Candles look awesome and are also of items of practical utility as they are a source of light .
WAX CANDLES- pillar ,aroma, ice cream candle, chunky candle,floating candles
GEL- 2 candles
TIMINGS- 3 pm-6 pm
ALL MATERIALS AND MOLDS PROVIDED FOR CLASS
MAKE & TAKE HOME YOUR CANDLES !!!
PS- Please bring a box to take home your creations !
Candle making workshops at Noida ,please email me at anita3775@gmail.com for more details in case you are interested.
Please connect with me on my FB page https://www.facebook.com/Anitakumarcrafts for updates .

Gel Candles

2014-09-27T11:59:00.002+05:30

Gel candles are very easy to make and are always in demand.
Gel candle making workshops are being conducted at Noida for details contact anita3775@rediffmail.com

Flower Candles For Sale

2014-09-07T09:22:00.001+05:30

Floating candles are great for adding elegance and beauty to any event.These flower candles are smoke free,fragrantly scented and made with paraffin wax.
Please email me at anita3775@rediffmail.com or message me on my FB page Craft World for inquiries,candles can be couriered in India only.

T lites Decoratives

2014-07-06T19:04:00.000+05:30

T lites are in great demand nowadays as people have realised that they look pretty too. These T lites have been placed in wine glasses decorated with my ever fresh clay flowers.

Candle Decoration

2013-10-09T09:44:00.001+05:30

Candle decorations with quilled flowers is fast catching on , one can use various quilled flowers and leaves or even fresh ones during the coming festive season.
A plain wine glass with a pillar candle and decorated with quilled flowers brings in freshness and charm to any occasion.

Lotus Candles

2013-08-13T09:01:00.001+05:30

Lotus floating candles add grace and elegance to any setting.The wax leaves make a great contrast and make the candles look natural. Contact me if you want these wax beauties .

Decorative Candle

2013-06-02T22:40:00.000+05:30

Candle decoration is a in vogue these days and there are many ways to make an plain candle stand out with the help of accessories. I have used my air- dry clay cherry blossom flowers to decorate a simple white candle.
It makes a great show piece no doubt but the decorations should be removed before burning the candle!

Gel Water Candle

2013-03-25T10:56:00.000+05:30

Gel Water candles are quite popular and require a small amount of Gel and embeds only. Some unscrupulous people sell them as regular Gel candles without informing the buyer!

Floating Flower Candles

2013-03-23T09:55:00.000+05:30

Floating candles come in a variety of designs,shapes and colors.Dahlia flower candles look gorgeous and can be used as decorative pieces around the house, add a few flower petals for a a richer look and create a awesome table decor.
They can be used for a perfect candlelight dinner too!

T-Lite Candles

2012-11-12T08:53:00.004+05:30

These T-lite candles have been specially decorated for Diwali, the festival of lights. These are very popular candles and there are no messy wax drippings.The empty T-lites can be refilled with wax and used again since they are made of aluminium.
T-Lites make excellent table decorations and also look good with Rangoli .

Candles

2012-08-28T10:20:00.002+05:30

A few days back I made these assorted candles in various shades and shapes . Some are really large like the yellow pillar and red square one. They can be used as decorative pieces or for a romantic , festive evening.

Small candles called T Lites are used to extend the life of large candles. Just let the large candle burn for an hour , a small hollow will form, snuff out the candle.Let the wax set and place a t-lite candle in the hollow.
The T lite can be replaced as many times as desired while the large candle remains the same.

Golden Rose Candle

2012-08-16T12:52:00.002+05:30

This rose pillar candle has been made in a silicone mold which I bought recently . I had been admiring these candles on the net and wondered if they were carved or made in a mold.
I made a red candle in the silicone mold but found it a bit plain , a little bit of gold brings out the fine rose carving to perfection making it look like banarasi silk zariwork!

Floating Flower Candles

2012-06-24T12:02:00.001+05:30

Here are my latest floating wax beauties made in new molds! I have been making candles for nearly ten years but the facination continues and my collection of molds keeps increasing !!
These floating candles were made in a Silicone mold ,my first try. These are cheaper and have intricate designs.I have a large collection of cast -iron ones which are quite costly but very hardy.
These Dahlia floating candles are for sale,please email me if you are interested.
anita3775@rediffmail.com

Antique Candle

2012-06-09T18:08:00.000+05:30

I made this antique candle with a leaf design and was quite happy with it. Making designer candles is fun because we can design candles according to our wishes and not keep churning out the same design year after year.
A few basic moulds are enough to start a very fulfilling creative journey , no need to buy expensive moulds at all.

Painted Candle

2012-03-23T11:47:00.002+05:30

Candles with painted flowers look beautiful and unique as each candle can be personalised according to choice. This time I have painted white Chrysthanthemums on a red candle using Acrylic colors.I am doing decorative painting nowadays and this is a related venture.
The flower structure remains the same whether painted on paper, wood or candles.Designer candles can be painted with specific designs suiting the theme of any event.

Gel Candle Making

2012-03-16T09:17:00.007+05:30

Gel candles are very popular and are much appreciated for their beauty and variety . Gel is transparent unlike paraffin wax and requires a glass container ,these candles are easier to make as they require no unmolding.
Gel wax is highly inflammable and a double boiler is a must . It melts at 200 degrees F and should NOT be overheated.Special gel colors and scents are used.
The glass container can also be decorated with 3-D colors to add to the charm of gel candles.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Gel,gel colors,zinc wick, wick tab,candle thermometer
Embeds like stones, shells,optional
3-D colors for container decoration
Glass container
METHOD
1 Heat gel in a double boiler carefully on low temperature till 200 degrees F
2 Position the wick
3 Layer the glass container with solid uninflammable items like stones, shells
4 Carefully pour the melted gel to avoid bubbles
Do not move the container for a few hours or until the gel sets.
TIP- Decorate gel containers and keep them ready for making gel candles.

Heart Candles

2012-02-12T16:38:00.004+05:30

Heart shaped candles are hot sellers all through the year but are more in demand during Valentine's Day. These candles are made in heart shaped molds , we can use small cake molds also for the purpose.

Black Forest Cake Candle

2012-01-27T13:06:00.010+05:30

This is a Black Forest cake Candle made totally with paraffin wax.This particular cake is our family favorite and tastes good too.
Its easy to make a wax cake as it does not require a particular mold, any round metal container can be used .
The chocolate brown base was made in a round metal box , the cream is whipped wax and the red cherries are handmade red wax balls.

Chunky Candles

2012-01-04T17:02:00.006+05:30

Chunk candles are a good way of utilizing wax chunks lying around if you make candles on a regular basis. These wax bits and pieces can be utilised for making Chunk Candles with interesting results. The only thing which has to be kept in mind is the color combination.
We can make several combinations and designs with wax chunks,will try to put up more such candles. Be innovative, make chunky candles!

Candle Display

2011-12-25T15:24:00.005+05:30

This simple arrangement displays a floating candle surrounded with ready made roses and leaves which can be substituted with real ones.
Candle making is a wonderful experience , taking a chunk of wax and turning into a beautiful candle is an excellent way to express creativity.
This marks two years of this blog , thanks to my followers who have always encouraged me in my endeavors.
Happy New Year !

Diya Candle

2011-10-09T09:32:00.005+05:30

This is a reusable candle made with the repour method.First make the wax container/diya and then fill it with contrasting colored wax.
METHOD
1 Take a cupcake mold or a small bowl
2 Fill it with melted wax
3 Let it set till a layer forms
5 Pour out the wax , a hollow wax container will be formed
6 Fill the hollow wax diya with contrasting colored wax and fix the wick
7 Let it set for a few hours.
Cut the wick when the candle is ready. Decorate it with 3 D colors and enjoy !
This candle can be reused by refilling as only the inner part will melt and burn ,the outer wax container will not melt.

Decorated Candle

2011-10-02T09:15:00.003+05:30

This pink candle has been decorated with quilled flowers . A nice decoration adds charm to the candle , a perfect gift for someone special!
This candle has been made in a big candle mold , please check out candle making tutorial in this blog if you wish to make a similar one.