Flower Candle Making - Shiroda, Goa
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Solid wax is melted using a double boiler to avoid the burning of wax.
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Periodically water is added to the lower pan to maintain the boiling process.
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Colour is added to boiled hot wax.
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Dyed wax is poured into the plate and allowed to cool for 5 to 8 minutes.
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Wax is allowed to cool down until the required consistency is obtained, which eases the process of molding.
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Wax is cut as per the chosen design into the required size, shape, and folded accordingly.
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The artisan carefully trims each piece and gives it a petal shape.
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Once the basic shape is done, it eases the next round of petals to be made.
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Flower shape candle used as a decorative element in a modern household.
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Flower candles are very popular during Diwali festival and other celebrations.
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A bouquet of colourful wax flowers.
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Candle art-making artisan Mrs. Sharmila.
Candles have been used for generations. Other than light candles are used for several occasions, decorative purposes, and celebrations. The wax used for making candles is collected from a beehive. Earlier, a simple block of candles was made but nowadays different types of shapes and designs are used to serve different purposes. A person manufacturing a candle is known as Chandler. Nowadays candles are made with a blend of essential oil and fragrances. Candle making industry did a remarkable change and it also provides a lot of employment opportunities to many artists. Ms. Namrata Sardesai is a well–known artist residing in Goa for the past six years.
Goa is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations and is also well-known for its variety of handicrafts. Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its beaches, places of worship, and world heritage architecture. Ms. Namrata learned this art technique from the workshop organized by the Goa Government to empower women artists. She used to make beautiful candle art and sell them in the nearby market.
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