Nothing sets the mood of a room quite like lighting your favourite candle. Take this beginner-friendly pillar and container candle making class and start crafting your own signature candles for your personal use or to start your own business.
This workshop includes how to identify common problems encountered when making candles, their causes and how to troubleshoot. Learn valuable tips and gain comprehensive knowledge of candle making techniques and materials. You will also learn about colours, scents, additives to use and when, how to properly choose the correct wick for the waxes and containers and most importantly how to conduct the candle testing.
During the class, we will cover:
- How candles work
- Different types of waxes and their uses
- Wick, fragrances, and pigments
- How different moulds produce different results
- Candle care and safety
- Equipment and tools
- Troubleshooting (and how to fix them)
Attendee will get:
- All the materials, tools and equipment are included
- Glass jars or tins and silicone moulds to take home
- Handouts with a book guide and extra notes to take home with you
- You'll take home all the candles you make (one 12 ounces tin candle, one 2 oz travel tin, 3 tea lights, one maxi tea light, one pillar candle)
- Shape and type of candles you are going to make can change based on the availability
EXTRA: you can purchase extra candles to make during the class
Bring a box to carry your candles home
Your instructor has years of experience making beautiful, artisan candles. She will teach you all the best practices, tips and tricks she’s learned over the years, so you’ll be able to craft a wonderful candle the very first time.
This class is perfect for all candle lovers or those wanting to start a candle business. It also makes a great team building activity, fun birthday party or unique couples' outing.
