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Behind the Scenes: How We Hand-Pour Our Soy Candles

byNimishaShips across IndiaStarts from90 Per Piece (MOQ 50)View full gallery

Ever wonder how your favorite scented candle is made? Welcome to my studio. I pour every single candle by hand using 100% soy wax, creating everything from cute wedding favors to festive urlis right here.

This is the prep that goes into making each candle. Here I am setting up hundreds of jars for a bulk order. I absolutely love the process, especially when it's time to pour!

Candle pouring time is the most relaxing part of making a bulk order. I thoroughly enjoy the process of filling each jar with warm, scented soy wax.

Here I am making a batch of 20 ombre scented candles. The client wanted a peachy, summery theme, so we used a peach and yellow ombre effect with a nice peach fruit fragrance.

This was a very special order for a silver jubilee. We customized the labels with the couple's photo and used silver lids and ribbons to match the theme. Then, we packaged them individually for shipping.

A quick collage showing the endless possibilities for gifting, from ceramic jars to our bestseller copper urlis and mini jar favors.

Making a large batch of ombre scented candles. These are a budget-friendly gifting option for weddings, parties, baby showers, and more.

In this video, I'm packing mini scented candles for a wedding. Let me know if you enjoy seeing this process!

My studio setup is in progress! It's so exciting to have a dedicated space to create all your beautiful candle orders.

Finally, the Gulmohar Candles Studio is coming together! I'm stacking up these hot-seller mini mason jar candles on my new shelves. Thank you all for your support!

A quick clip of a bulk order in the making. Pouring wax into dozens of jars is always a satisfying sight.

About Behind the Scenes: How It's Made

When I work on a bulk order, I am personally setting every wick and mixing the fragrance oils with 100% soy wax to get that perfect, long-lasting scent throw. It is a slow, rhythmic process that requires real patience, especially when managing pouring temperatures to ensure every jar has that smooth, professional finish you see in the photos.

For me, the magic happens in the pouring. Unlike mass-produced alternatives that use machines, I prefer the hand-poured method because it lets me monitor the quality of every single jar. Whether I am prepping a batch of 50 mini hex jars for a baby shower or working on an ombre design for a wedding, the process stays the same: steady hands, consistent heat, and attention to the smallest details.

I handle every step of the journey, from curing the wax to ensure the best burn time to the final touch of applying custom labels. If you choose a private label option for your business or custom tags for a wedding, I ensure the alignment and placement are perfect. That is the advantage of a small, one-woman studio setup. You get someone who cares about the label colour as much as the fragrance blend.

My process also involves a lot of trial and error to get the scent right. If you want a specific custom fragrance creation, we start by testing the blend before I pour the entire batch. I work mainly with high-grade soy wax because it is non-toxic and cleaner burning than paraffin, which matters to me as much as it matters to you. When you order from me, you are not just getting a product. You are getting a handmade piece that has gone through a careful, intentional cycle from raw wax to a finished, gift-ready item.

Crafting hand-poured soy candles in-studio.Approved by the tribe
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Nimisha

Ships across IndiaStarts from 90 Per Piece (MOQ 50)

Hi, I’m Nimisha. I started Gulmohar Candles because I wanted to create little bundles of happiness that were actually affordable. Everything you see here is made by me, right in my home studio, and I am always just a message away if you need something specific for your big day.

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