My latest Handpainted Candles - custom

Dearest Friends and Family,

Here is something that will brighten up your day !! Enjoy...

Love you all, Prerana.
You can click on the picture to see enlarged photo. Also I will appreciate any feedback and comments.

I can make for you with custom design, contact me preranap@hotmail.com
Wedding Unity Candle Set

Happy New Year !!

It has been quite sometime I have not posted anything on this blog....

The month of November was very busy - Diwali celebrations, Anushka and Avani's Birthday etc.
Then in December came Anushka's Kathak Showcase, and as you all know, with it comes driving back and forth for practices. I did manage to paint few candles and I then updated just the slide show. The best part in December 2008 was the trip to Richmond, Virginia to Nandu and Deepali's house. The last 2 weeks of December was full of fun and a very good family reunion. Lots of good food, play, Munj, walks in chilled outdoors, chit chat, Table Tennis Tournament being few highlights.


The New Year arrived and the best news of all for me was that Prashant got a local project and will be in town at least for sometime. We are getting used to this new routine after quite a few years. In all of this I haven't really started off any of my projects. But I certainly have something that I can pull out of my hat -
*** A New Year's Greeting card ***

And Guess What, some history about this card.....
I have painted this 28 years ago in Nasik at Mai Atya's house during summer vacation. It might not be the greatest piece of art but still pretty good considering that I had not taken any formal classes for learning to paint. More than anything else, hats off to Manjiree, really appreciate her efforts for saving this. She scanned this and sent it to me last year during Diwali.

And finally concluding with:

Life Is Beautiful

Life is chugging along as beautifully as it can be,

New friends to make,
Old (bad) habits to break,
New Challenges to take.

As breathtaking views and moments are passing by….
Suddenly there might be a dark tunnel or two,
But be assured - there is LIGHT at the end of each tunnel too !!

Life is Love, Life is Joy,
If only you can learn to let go and Enjoy.

"Celebrations" brings the second theme - Christmas Candles

After having a rewarding experience with my first theme - "Diwali Candles" and the booth sales, I am coming up with the next theme - "Christmas Candles".

Take a sneak peak on right hand side (slide show).
Note- you can click on the slide show to see enlarged view of slide show

In this experiment of colors, I have tried out Acrylic paints directly on the candle. My first one was the Poinsettia. Came out really good and I was happy with the results - so Experiment Successful!!

I am going to use 2 different sizes of candles - 3" diameter and 3" height'; 3" diameter and 6" height. The candles are white color and unscented. I have used acrylic color straight from the bottle without any medium. Once I was satisfied with the painting, I coated it with protective top coat with glitter to give it a festive look.
It takes me about 3 hours to paint a candle, a very relaxing and happy experience!!
I am going to try out 50 such candles at least and if possible with unique designs. I want to put out a series - "Christmas Everywhere". I have tried 2 such candles - one with Santa on the house and second with Tinker Bell decorating christmas tree. I have few other crazy ideas. If you have any suggestions I would be happy to try out! The second set of candles will be different floral designs like the poinsettia...
Having said all that, I must now get to work :)

"Celebrations" Presents Diwali Special Candles !!

Dear Friends and Family,

With the support of family and friends, I am venturing into an entire new area. I am introducing a new concept in candles – **All natural**, **Handcrafted**, **Handpainted**, **Designer** Candles. What else would be a more perfect occasion than Festival of Lights – Diwali ? My very first Theme !!

I am organizing a booth for sale of these special Candles in Irvine Mandir during the Raas – Garba Celebrations – October 3rd & 4th @ 7.30 PM.

A SPECIAL OFFER for my friends :) - since this is a special edition and many people have shown interest – I am taking pre-sale orders in case you are interested.

ONLY $20.00 for a set of four !!Each Set comes with specially designed packaging, suitable for occasion.

* Limited Edition. These candles are not available in any store *
** Great for use as Diwali Gift **

Each candle is:
!! Individually Handpainted - special Diwali Designs!! Colorful wax – different color in each container
!! Lightly Scented
!! Up to 30 hours of burn time
!! Candles are made out of Soy Wax.
!! Soy Wax is Eco-friendly, GREEN, soot free, biodegradable and water soluble – spills clean up very easily with a little soap and hot water.
!! Reusable container as the wax completely burns clean.

Place your order *Now* to Celebrate the Occasion !!I guarantee that no two candles are same and made specially for YOU !!

To order send Email – preranap@hotmail.com

Warm Regards,
Prerana Kulkarni
Here is the slideshow of the event: