Public 90 Minute Workshop: Soy Container Candle Making For Beginners

Ever dreamt of becoming a candle-making extraordinaire? Say goodbye to splurging on fancy candles and hello to your own artisanal creations. Who knows, you might even kickstart your very own candle empire!

Venue: Mornington, Victoria

What To Expect:

• Arrive 15 minutes to have a drink and get settled. All participants receive a complimentary welcome bubbly or juice on arrival.
  
• Guidance from our friendly candle-making expert.
• Customise your creations: Pick out the fragrances, glass colours, sticker dyes and dye colours available on the day that resonate with you.
• Head home with your soy container candles, neatly packed in a tray we provide. 
• Bond with fellow craft enthusiasts because there's nothing like sharing wax-related wisdom.
• Breathe easy knowing your creation doesn't just smell good, it does good—eco-friendly, phthalate free, vegan.
  
• Additional BYO snacks and drinks are welcome - there is a kitchen.

What You'll Learn:

• Soy vs. paraffin? Get the scoop!
• How to choose wick sizes for your containers.
• How to measure the correct fragrance ratios that make sense for to ensure the cleanest and safest burn.
• Wax Sense: how much wax your container needs.
• Safety for when you take the heat home.
• Tools of the trade.
  
• Q&A 

Dress Code: Come as you are —things might get waxy! Soy wax dissolves with warm water. We have gloves and aprons available for use on the day too.

T&C’s: Familiarize yourself with our terms and conditions for public workshops. 

Minimums: We need at least 10 crafters to make the party happen. In the event that this does not occur, we'll contact you one - two weeks in advance to offer you another date.

Ticket:

Basic Ticket: Make 2 x Medium Candles - 180g capacity per candle (33 hours) - That's around 66 hours total of burn time combined. You'll have all the gear and guidance you need to whip up 2 awesome candles on the day to take home.

Add Optional Extras  at Checkout: 

Choose between two candle making kits to take home. We bring only the correct pre-ordered amount of candle making kits ordered to the workshop.

1) Introduction To Candle Making Kit (Makes 2 candles) Select from 5 kits to choose from as below with a different mix of colours and fragrances.

Add a take home candle making kit to your cart. Everything you need to make the two 180g candles (approx. 33 hours burn time per candle with soy wax). 

Kit A: Fragrance: Persian lime & lemongrass x 1 & Rose x 1, Dye - Green Dye x 1 & Red Dye x 1, Glass - Plain Frosted Glass x 1 & Clear Glass x 1

Kit B: Fragrance - 1 Million Type x 1 & Blueberry Cheesecake x 1, Dye - Black Dye (Grey with only 1 drop) & Blue Dye x 1, Glass: White Matte outside with silver inside glass x 1 & Black Gloss Glass x 1

Kit C: Fragrance - Vanilla x 1 & Coconut & Lime x 1, Dye - 1 x Yellow Dye, 1 x Violet Dye, Glass - White matte outside with silver inside glass x 1 & Frosted Plain Glass x 1

Kit D: Fragrance - Pina Colada x 1 & Watermelon x 1, Dye - 1 x Pink Dye, 1 x Orange Dye x 1, Glass - Frosted Orange Glass x 1 & Frosted Plain Glass x 1

Kit E: Fragrance - Salted Caramel x 1 & Rose x 1, Dye - Green Dye x Bordeaux Dye x 1, Glass - Black Gloss Glass x 2

What's In The Introduction Take Home Kit?

• 2 x 180g candle glasses
• 2 x HTP wicks
• 2 x stickums
• 2 x 15ml phthalate free candle bottles
• 2 x 10ml liquid candle dye
• 2 x stirring sticks
• 2 x bamboo candle lids
• Soy wax for two 180g soy candles
• 1x long nosed pouring jugs
  
• 1 x Step by step instruction manual
• 2 x warning labels
• 2 x metal wick centering devices.
• 2 x fragrance labels
• (you can choose your fragrances and dye colours to go into the kit on the workshop day)

(Own stove or microwave required) Choose your fragrance colours and dyes on the day to add to your kit

What's in the Launch Your Candle Brand Kit: (Makes 20 candles)

• 3.2 kg of premium vegan soy wax

• 20 x 180g Oxford-style candle glasses in a mix of colours. Note: Choose your glass colour from silver & white, plain frosted , clear, frosted orange. Glass capacity is approximately 33 hours burn time per jar with soy wax. Or choose a mix colours.

• 20 HTP cotton wicks

• 20 Stickums (glue dots)

• 20 Reusable Metal tabs for centering the wicks

• 20 Bamboo stirring sticks

• 2 Candy Thermometers for accurate temperature control

• 2 Metal candle jugs (for stove melting)

• 3 Long-necked plastic jugs (for melting wax in the microwave and easy pouring)

• 6 x 50ml phthalate-free fragrance oils (vanilla, Persian lime & lemongrass, blueberry cheesecake, coconut & lime, rose)

• 20 Fragrance labels

• 20 Warning labels

• 7 x 10ml premium liquid candle dyes (black, green, pink, blue, yellow, orange, red)

• Printed step-by-step instructions

• 20 Bamboo Candle lids

• 1 Scale for precise measurements

Accessibility:

All Blaze & Foam public workshops are held on the ground floor with no stairs or steps. The bathroom door may not be wide enough for a wheelchair.

Terms & Conditions:

This ticket is strictly non-refundable. You can transfer it to another date up to 7 days before the event. And if life throws a curveball after that, feel free to gift it to friend. We pre-pay for venues and book staff based on numbers so there is no flexibility for refunds or transfers outside these terms.

Kind Words From Past Participants

Kirsty Cullen •  "Brilliant candle making course held by the lovely Nicole. Learnt so much in the 90 minute session. Would definitely consider booking in an additional dessert style making candle course too. Nicole was very informative, knowledgeable, and knows everything about candles. You won’t be disappointed! It’s great to now have a new hobble I know I’m going to love!"

Lee-Ann B "This was a voucher I got for Christmas off my husband. I was abit nervous going on my own but the other girls & teacher were very friendly & welcoming. I had a glass of bubbles & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I really had no idea about the finer art of candle making. I loved being able to make my own that will be ready to burn next week. They sell beginner kits so I can make more at home."

Soni •  "There's a significant distinction between merely watching YouTube and actively engaging in practical learning. Both the theoretical and practical aspects were outstanding, and the teacher's explanations were exceptional. The question-and-answer sessions kept us engaged, and motivation had its own special role to play."

Sheryl Hughes • "thoroughly enjoyed this class, teacher explained everything in detail as there is a lot to learn before you pour the candle mixture, would highly recommend this class"

Julia Bailey •  "The afternoon was very enjoyable and productive. The teacher couldn't have been more helpful. She was very knowledgeable."

Karen Gaag •  "Our teacher was warm and welcoming right from the minute I walked in, explaining ....Perfect venue for our sized group and great value for money since we got to take home the two candles that we made. I had a lot of fun and gained a new hobby to enjoy."