Keyword

Candle Maker

Candle Moulder

Candle Designer

The tasks a Candle Maker, Hand is expected to perform include:

Making candles of special sizes or shapes by hand

Dipping prepared wicks in molten wax, paraffin or similar materials

Suspending candle wicks from the metal frame

Manipulating the pulley system by hand to dip wicks into molten wax paraffin or similar materials until the required thickness of wax adheres to the wicks

Removing and rolling the candles

Cutting the candles of required length and placing them in the racks to harden

Knowledge of the candle making process

Knowledge of the different types of wax like beeswax, gel wax, paraffin wax, etc.

Well-versed in using tools like scraps, knife, hand die, etc.

Ability to grade the candle according to type, colour and size

Ability to remove the remaining wax from moulds using hand tools

Proficient in keeping the production record, such as name, colour, quantity of candles, etc.

Dexterity of hands

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Creative

Artistic

Good team player

Patient

It needs one to be on their toes

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is available

Working hours
Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), those who are Blind (B), have Lost Vision (LV) and the Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards may include irritation in eyes, minor burns, respiratory problems, etc.

Health risks include exposure to boiling water, hot wax , toxins, dyes , colours, etc.

For freshers - INR 1,000 to INR 2,000 per month

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 2,000 to INR 6,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Candle Market in India

As per a report, global demand for waxes reached an estimated 10,000 million lbs, valued at over $2.1 billion in 2010, out of which the demand for candles were 50 per cent of the above, with the indication of wax consumption expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 1 per cent from 2010 to 2019. In following with the west, the Indian market is lugging along brilliantly in this race of candles!

Shops are thriving as candle lovers make a bee line during Diwali to buy candles not just for the purpose of lighting their own house but also for gifting (corporate included). From old stick candles, they have seen a rush of delightful transformations, from aromatic to perfumed, to artefacts, to floaters, to decoration candles in showcases etc. Plain candles come handy at the time of an electricity failure. Designer ones are used as artefacts, for the purpose of gifting and could be designer, scented or aromatic with therapeutic values.

The business can either be in the large mass manufactured candle market or in the smaller hand crafted candle markets. No matter what the product is, there will always be a few large companies manufacturing in huge quantities, and then there will be the small local shops and home based crafters who make their products on a smaller scale, custom and handmade.

Candle manufacturers across India

Self?employed

Interior design studios across India

Home d?cor stores across India

Hotels, spas and restaurants

Departmental stores across India

Gift shops across India

Towns and cities across India

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Om Crative Classes

Candle Classes and Material

Click India

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