Behind the Scenes: The Handmade Candle Promise
See how I pour, pack, and personalize every batch in my Bengaluru workshop. No factory shortcuts, just soy wax and plenty of hard work.
My life as a full-time 'apni marzi ki malkin'. This is a glimpse into the daily hustle of running my own business, from making candles to teaching workshops.
These dark circles are from hard work! A look at me and my amazing team packing large orders and putting care into every single candle.
The perfect soundtrack to a productive day: pouring personalized candle orders with the sound of Bengaluru rains in the background.
A look back at my camera roll from a busy week, filled with colorful candles, custom orders, and the joy of creating.
Behind the scenes of packing our new mini gift boxes for a baby shower, showing how each component is carefully assembled and wrapped.
A fun reel showing the 'sensations' of a small business owner, from making products to seeing the beautiful final results.
A moment of peace and gratitude during Diwali. Holding one of my own handmade candles reminds me why I love what I do.
About this collection
People often think handmade just means pretty, but it is really about the precise temperature controls and wick placement that stop a candle from tunneling. When you see me in these photos, I am usually obsessing over the pour rate in our Bengaluru humidity or testing how a new fragrance reacts with the soy. It takes patience to get a consistent burn time of 8 to 22 hours, but that is the difference between a throwaway gift and one your guests will actually light.
Running a small business is often romanticized, but the reality is more 'dark circles mehnat ke' as I call them. My workshop in JP Nagar is the heart of Candles with a K. Every batch starts with sourcing 100% soy wax, which behaves differently depending on the city weather. If the humidity is too high, the curing process changes, and I have to adjust my technique to ensure the candle does not develop cracks or frosting.
My team and I handle everything from the initial scent selection to the final tulle fabric wrap. Whether you choose Japanese Cherry or classic Lavender Lemongrass, the process is entirely hands-on. I believe your gifts deserve better than mass-produced items, which is why I offer full customization for wedding return gifts, corporate hampers, and birthday favors. If you have a theme in mind, from floral botanicals to festive clay pots, we figure out how to make it happen while keeping the burn quality high. My goal is to create products that feel personal because they were made with intent.
Candles with a K
I am Ketki. Five years ago, I walked away from a career in news writing to pour wax, and I have not looked back since. I am the one who handles every design, custom fragrance blend, and sticker placement, turning raw materials into gifts that actually matter.
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