COURSE SUMMARY
| Programme Code | CACM |
| Award | Certificate in Artistic Candle Making |
| Mode of Delivery | Lectures, Group works, Hands-on Practical sessions, Class Room Activities, Presentations, Take Home Assignments |
| Medium of Instruction | Sinhala, English |
| Date of Commencement | October, 2026 |
| Awarding Institution | NDH Lifestyle Campus |
| Programme Specification last updated | January 2024 |
| ndhlifestylecampusnlc@gmail.com | |
| Phone Number | +94707079323 |
CONTENTS
- Course Overview and Aims
- Learning Objectives
- Programme Structure
- Course Outline
- What You Will Gain
- Assessment & Certification
- Materials Required
1. COURSE OVERVIEW
AND AIMS
The Certificate in Artistic Candle Making is a practical and creative programme designed for individuals interested in learning the art, science, and business of handcrafted candle production.
The programme provides hands-on training in candle manufacturing, decorative design techniques, fragrance incorporation, colouring methods, product finishing, and small-scale business development.
Participants will create a range of artistic candles while developing the skills needed to produce professional-quality products for personal use or commercial sale.
2. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of candle making.
- Select appropriate waxes, wicks, fragrances, and colourants.
- Apply safe candle manufacturing practices.
- Create artistic and decorative candle designs.
- Incorporate fragrances and colours effectively.
- Troubleshoot common candle-making issues.
- Package and present products professionally.
- Develop basic business and marketing skills for candle sales.
3. COURSE
OUTLINE
- Module 1 – Introduction to Candle Making
- History and evolution of candle making
- Types and uses of candles
- Industry opportunities
- Module 2 – Candle Materials & Equipment
- Waxes, wicks, fragrances, and colourants
- Moulds, containers, and tools
- Material handling and storage
- Module 3 – Candle Manufacturing Fundamentals
- Wax melting and temperature control
- Pouring techniques
- Curing and finishing
- Quality control and troubleshooting
- Module 4 – Artistic Design Techniques
- Decorative candle designs
- Colour layering and blending
- Texturing and embedding techniques
- Creative product development
- Module 5 – Fragrance & Product Development
- Fragrance blending basics
- Product customization
- Seasonal and themed collections
- Module 6 – Product Finishing, Packaging & Presentation
- Finishing and inspection
- Packaging methods
- Product presentation and labelling
- Module 7 – Small Business Essentials
- Costing and pricing
- Branding and marketing
- Online and retail sales strategies
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Wax preparation and pouring exercises
- Wick setting and testing
- Colour and fragrance experimentation
- Decorative candle design activities
- Product finishing and packaging workshops
- Development of artistic candle collections
4. COURSE
STRUCTURE
Pre-Workshop Guided Learning (Online/Self-Study) – 8 Hours
- Introduction to Candle Making
- Materials and Equipment
- Candle Safety
- Waxes, Wicks, Fragrances and Colourants
- Product Development Concepts
Practical Workshop Day – 8 Hours
Participants will complete hands-on training in:
- Wax melting and temperature control
- Wick placement
- Container candle making
- Pillar candle making
- Colour blending and layering
- Fragrance incorporation
- Decorative techniques
- Product finishing
5. ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
Students will be assessed continuously throughout the programme using a combination of theoretical and practical evaluations.
Skills Acquired
Participants will gain skills in:
- Candle formulation and production
- Wax handling and processing
- Wick selection and placement
- Fragrance incorporation
- Colour application techniques
- Decorative candle design
- Product finishing and packaging
- Basic entrepreneurship and marketing
Career & Business Opportunities
Graduates may pursue opportunities as:
- Artisan Candle Maker
- Home-Based Business Owner
- Handmade Product Entrepreneur
- Gift and Décor Product Creator
- Online Craft Seller
- Event and Corporate Gift Supplier
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the practical workshops and course requirements will be awarded the Certificate in Artistic Candle Making.
5. MATERIALS
REQUIRED
- Notebook and pen
- Comfortable clothing suitable for practical workshops
- Apron or protective overcoat (recommended)
- Closed-toe footwear for workshop safety
- Hair tie or hair covering for long hair (if applicable)
- Personal protective equipment (gloves, mask, and safety glasses as required, provided during training sessions)
- Candle-making materials including waxes, wicks, fragrances, colourants, moulds, and containers (provided during training sessions)
- Packaging and decorative materials (provided during training sessions)
Note: All essential candle-making materials, tools, and equipment required for practical training will be provided by the institute during workshop sessions.
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