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Nobody tells a first-time student that the candle is not the hard part. The hard part is knowing why your second candle looks nothing like your first.
That is what a beginner course is really for. Before you book one, it helps to know what actually happens inside it, session by session.
Mikaya's beginner course is three live one-to-one sessions: theory, a hands-on practical and a doubt session. No experience is needed. It starts at materials, temperatures, ratios and safety. The fee is ₹4,499 without a kit or ₹6,499 with one.
What a beginner course should cover, whoever teaches it
Beginner courses elsewhere usually open with safety, wax types and a first pour. That order is sensible, and it is the order to look for in any course you compare.
The questions worth asking before you pay are plain ones:
- Is the practical hands-on, or a demonstration you watch?
- Are materials included, and do you keep them?
- Is there help after the last session?
- Who issues the certificate?
Our course fees guide shows how to compare what different prices include.
Session 1: theory, with someone who answers as you go
The first session is theory, and it runs for three hours or more. It starts where a beginner needs to start: materials, temperatures, ratios and safety.
The course is built in seven modules, and you can stop the teacher at any point. If a ratio does not make sense, you ask, and the explanation changes until it does.
Every session is recorded. You can watch the theory again later, which matters more than it sounds when your first pour is still a week away.
Session 2: the practical, where the candle happens
The second session is the practical, and it runs for three to four hours. You make candles with the teacher, at the bench in Delhi or on video from home.
It covers more than jar candles. The course teaches jar, pillar, taper, sculptural and tea light candles, then wax melts, wax tablets and wax sachets.
In our own studio, fragrance load runs between 7 and 10 percent depending on the scent and the wax. That is why the course teaches ratios, not one fixed recipe.
Packaging and labelling come in here too. A candle you plan to give or sell needs both, and it is easier to learn them with the candle in your hand.
Session 3: the doubt session, after you have practised
The third session is a doubt session, and it lasts as long as you need. It is held after you have tried the recipes on your own, so your questions come from real candles.
This is where the common faults are fixed: frosting, wet spots, sinkholes, tunnelling, sooting and weak scent throw. You bring a candle that went wrong, and you leave knowing why.
| Session | Length | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Theory | 3 hours or more | Materials, temperatures, ratios, safety |
| 2. Practical | 3 to 4 hours | Make candles, melts, tablets and sachets |
| 3. Doubt session | As long as you need | Fix faults in your own candles |
Some faults are not faults
Not every flaw means you did something wrong. According to CandleScience's soy wax troubleshooting guide, frosting is a natural trait of soy wax, and wet spots are cosmetic and do not affect how a candle burns.
Knowing which flaws are cosmetic saves you from throwing away good candles. Knowing which are real saves you from selling bad ones.
| Fault | What you see | Worth fixing? |
|---|---|---|
| Frosting | White crystals on the surface | Cosmetic |
| Wet spots | Patches where wax pulls from the glass | Cosmetic |
| Sinkholes | A dip or void around the wick | Usually cosmetic |
| Tunnelling | Unmelted wax left at the edges | Yes, wick or burn habit |
| Sooting | Black smoke from the flame | Yes, safety |
| Weak throw | Little scent from a lit candle | Yes, load or wax |
For a longer list, see our complete guide to candle problems.
The beginner mistakes a second pair of eyes catches
The most common beginner errors are wick size, fragrance load and pouring temperature, as Makesy's list of beginner mistakes sets out. A wick that is too small leaves tunnelling, and one that is too large gives a tall flame and soot.
These are hard to spot on your own, because the candle looks fine until it burns. A doubt session lets you show the result to someone who has seen it before.
The National Candle Association advises trimming the wick to a quarter inch before each use and never leaving a burning candle unattended. We teach both from the first session.
What you leave with
- Recordings of all three sessions
- Written recipes you can repeat
- A supplier directory for your next batch
- Six months of call and WhatsApp support
- A certificate of completion from Mikaya India, signed by Bhumika Sadana
The support matters most. Your fourth candle is where the questions arrive, and a message is easier than a rebooked class.
Online or in Delhi, with a kit or without one
Both ways cost the same. In person at our Delhi studio and live on video from anywhere in India are the same course, and the dates are confirmed on WhatsApp within 24 hours of booking.
The kit holds the materials, a scale and a thermometer, and it is yours to keep. Delivery takes about 2 to 3 days to cities near Delhi NCR and 4 to 6 days to cities far from it, billed at actual courier cost.
Which way of taking the course fits you?
Pick the option that matches your situation. You get a mode, a fee and a delivery time that fit it.
Where will you take the course from?
What do you already own?
What do you want the candles for?
Is this the right first course for you?
A one-to-one course costs more than a recorded one. If you only want to watch and learn the basics at your own speed, a self-paced course is the cheaper way in, and there is nothing wrong with that.
One to one suits you if you want your own candle checked, your own faults fixed and the option to sell later. If you are unsure, try a small project first with sand wax.
The bottom line
A good beginner course is three things: a theory session you can interrupt, a practical you actually do, and a doubt session after you have made your own mistakes. The candle is the easy part.
If that matches what you want, the Candle Making Course is built that way. If you have never made a candle, our guide to candle making for beginners is a gentle place to begin.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for a beginner candle making course?
No. Our course starts at the fundamentals: materials, temperatures, ratios and safety. If you can follow a recipe, you can do this. Nothing is assumed about what you have made before.
How many sessions are in the course, and how long are they?
There are three live one-to-one sessions: theory for three hours or more, a practical of three to four hours, and a doubt session that lasts as long as you need. Every session is recorded.
How much does a beginner candle making course cost?
The Candle Making Course is ₹4,499 without a kit and ₹6,499 with a kit. The fee is the same online or in person at our Delhi studio. Delivery of a kit is billed at actual courier cost.
Can I take a beginner candle making course online?
Yes. The course runs live, one to one, on video from anywhere in India, and covers the same material as the in-person course. A kit can be couriered to you, or you can follow a shopping list and use your own tools.
What will I be able to make after the course?
You learn to make jar, pillar, taper, sculptural and tea light candles, plus wax melts, wax tablets and wax sachets. You also learn packaging and labelling, and how to fix frosting, wet spots, sinkholes, tunnelling, sooting and weak scent throw.
Do I get a certificate and support after the course?
Yes. You receive a certificate of completion from Mikaya India, signed by Bhumika Sadana, plus six months of call and WhatsApp support, written recipes and a supplier directory. All three sessions are also yours to watch again.
Ready to begin? Message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm your dates within 24 hours of booking.
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