Behind the Scenes of Inara Candles
Making candles isn't always Instagram-perfect. See the hard work, late nights, and real team spirit that goes into every batch we hand-pour at our workshop.
Teamwork makes the dream work. Here's a look at our team fulfilling a bulk order of a thousand pieces in just two days. We are so grateful for their hard work and for all the love from our clients.
A quick look at the Diwali madness in our workshop. With over 1000 candles to be delivered, you can see our team working hard to get every single piece ready. These moments are hectic, but our hearts are full seeing all these orders go out to our clients.
This is the harsh truth of the gifting industry. Last-minute orders can disrupt our entire schedule, as our whole team works hard, sometimes all night, to complete them. Pre-booking allows us to give your order the time and finish it deserves.
We received a message in the morning for 50 return gift favors needed by the evening. It's a challenge, but we've learned from our past mistakes and are now able to deliver bulk orders even in a single day. Here they are, packed and ready to go.
A weekly recap from our workshop. Here you can see our team member crafting a custom sign for a live event, while another is using a heat gun to ensure a smooth finish on our pillar candles.
Episode 4 of our weekly vlog. This week was all about pouring wax into glass jars and preparing beautifully decorated jute bags for wedding favors.
Another weekly recap from our workshop. This week involved a lot of fragrance testing, mixing wax in beakers, and a product shoot for our new collection.
Here is the second episode of our weekly recap. See our team in action, preparing wicks and pouring wax for a large order of white bucket candles.
Welcome to the first episode of our weekly recap. This is what goes on behind the scenes, from preparing materials and packing orders to loading up the truck for a big delivery.
We were so happy to receive this text from a hamper curator who loved our candles. Positive reviews like this make all the exhaustion from festival work disappear and truly make our day.
About The Making Of Inara Candles
People see the final aesthetic candle, but they don't see the 'hazaar' (thousand) trial and errors behind it. When you order bulk candles for your wedding or corporate event, you aren't just buying a product—you're getting my team working extra hours and testing fragrances to make sure every single piece is perfect. It is not an automated factory line; it is all human effort.
Manufacturing hand-poured candles in bulk is a rollercoaster. Sometimes it is smooth sailing, but often it involves tight deadlines and late-night shifts to get those orders out on time. My workshop is not just about making products; it is about building a space where 70% of my team—all women—can work with dignity and pride.
From our experience with high-volume festive orders for brands like BOSS and Diesel, we have learned that the devil is in the details. Whether it is matching a specific Pantone color for your jar or ensuring the fragrance throw is just right for a hamper, we handle it all here in Mumbai. We don't just pour wax; we manage the entire customization process, from picking the right vessel—be it metal, glass, or ceramic—to the final packaging that ensures your gift arrives safely, even if it is shipping internationally.
We know that last-minute panic is real, and while we always suggest pre-booking to get the best finish, we have the systems in place to handle tight turnarounds. If you are a hamper curator or looking for corporate gifting solutions, we treat your brand as our own. We believe in being transparent about our process because when you know the effort, the 'khushboo aur khushi' (fragrance and happiness) that goes into each candle matters that much more.
Inara Candles
Hi, I’m Aditi. I started Inara Candles to spread warmth, but I quickly realized the manufacturing side is a total rollercoaster. From handling chaotic wedding dispatches to training my team, I’m involved in every step to ensure you get exactly what you envisioned.
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