My candles..my babies...How i love them....My first brush with candle making was some years back. My elder sister was visiting and i went shopping with her. i saw this candle making kit and, for a lark, i bought it. The first candles, were, well silly looking ones. But i discovered that i actually like the process of creating something tangible out of a lump of wax. Initially i started out with empty soap and toothpaste box as moulds and crayons as colour. i moved on to cold drink cans as moulds and my candles became more presentable…i have always longed for metallic moulds, the kind professional use. But, god, they are so bloody expensive. Then ebay came to my rescue. i bought some used moulds and my candle journey really kicked off..i decided to go a little further and bought creamy wax (they are a pleasure to work with!) and nice candle colours and scent. This sure is an expensive passion (but then, aren’t all passions expensive?). But the joy of seeing your creation come alive is ummm heaven.
Back in the States, cooking and candle making was my lifeline. After office, I either used to try out new recipes or make candles. i have lost count of the number of candles i have made. Since i cannot bring them back over here, i just give them away to my friends. i have been told they are good enough to be sold. Maybe, one of these days, when i get disgusted with this 9-6 routine, i will just bid this life goodbye and start a candle shop.
