Behind the Scenes & Candle Making Workshops
Watch the process behind every pour and join me in Mumbai for a hands-on session where you can learn to create your own candles.
Crafting these candles for you with love. This video shows me melting the wax and then shows the final, beautifully wrapped red gift boxes.
A few days ago, I conducted a candle making and gift wrapping workshop. It was wonderful to see so many people eager to learn and create.
About Behind The Scenes & Workshops
Every candle you see here starts as a deliberate choice of wax and scent, often refined over days until the burn is just right. When I am not pouring wax, I am hosting workshops in Mumbai where I share the exact gift-wrapping and crafting techniques I use for my own hampers. This is perfect if you want to try your hand at creating something special or just want to learn a new skill.
How I Make Your Candles
I pour my heart and a fair bit of stubborn perfectionism into every batch. It is never just about melting wax; it is about finding the right balance between the scent throw and the burn time. I primarily work with clean-burning soy and beeswax blends. Before any new shape, like a lotus or a festive pinecone, hits my shop, I spend days planning the mold and testing the pour to make sure it looks and smells exactly right. The packaging is just as important to me, which is why I often use techniques like Furoshiki cloth wrapping to ensure your gift feels as good on the outside as it smells on the inside.
Join Me in Mumbai
My workshops are where I get to share the joy of the craft. We keep these sessions intimate and hands-on, focusing on practical skills you can actually use at home. I walk you through the candle-making process from start to finish, and we spend plenty of time on gift wrapping too—teaching you how to create those layered bows and elegant finishes that make a hamper stand out. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend activity or a serious hobby, my studio is a space to experiment with fragrances like French Vanilla or Apple Pie and create something truly your own. If you have a group in mind or want to know about upcoming dates in Mumbai, just reach out.
Crackle & Burn
I’m Veena, and for me, Crackle & Burn is all about the joy of making something by hand. Whether it is testing a new scent profile or teaching a group how to tie the perfect bow, I love sharing the process behind the product.
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