Smiling guest stirring fragrance into her candle at the make-your-own candle bar

Candle bar · Downtown Kalamazoo

Make your own candle

Pick from 50+ scents, mix your blend and pour it yourself. Walk-ins welcome.

Get directionsBook a party

202 S. Kalamazoo Mall · Open daily · 269-532-9816

About 15 minutes to make, an hour to set

How it works

  1. Row of fragrance oil bottles on a wood shelf at the Kalamazoo Candle candle-making bar

    Pick your scents

    Smell 50+ fragrances at the bar.

  2. Guest blending her own candle scent at a candle bar workstation

    Mix your blend

    Our team helps you get it just right.

  3. Pouring melted soy wax from the tap into a candle jar at the candle bar

    Pour your candle

    100% soy wax and a cotton wick.

  4. Guest-made soy candles with handwritten labels cooling on a rack at the candle bar

    Name it & take it home

    Explore downtown while it sets.

Pay per candle · No tickets needed

Simple pricing

  • Man making his own soy candle at the candle bar

    Pour-your-own soy candle

    From $30

    Ages 12+

  • Kids making layered sand candles at Kalamazoo Candle Company

    Kids’ sand candle

    $10

    Ages 2+

  • Child pouring colored sand to make a sand candle

    Kids Day Out Tuesdays

    $7

    Sand candles, every Tuesday

Gift cards work for candle making, too.

Buy a gift card

Date nights · Girls’ nights · Birthdays

A night out people remember

  • Women making their own candles together at the Kalamazoo Candle candle bar
  • Family making candles together at the candle bar
  • Group of friends after a private candle-making party at Kalamazoo Candle Company
  • Child pouring colored sand to make a sand candle
  • Guest-made soy candles with handwritten labels cooling on a rack at the candle bar
Had a fun experience making our personalized candles! This was great for girls night. Would make a fun date night, too.
Emily S., candle bar guest
Group of friends after a private candle-making party at Kalamazoo Candle Company

Groups of 10+

Book a private candle party

Birthdays, team building, bridal showers — at our bar or yours. We reply within one business day.

Prefer to talk? Call 269-532-9816

No payment needed to request a date. Booked events are paid in full upfront, and 2 weeks’ notice is best.

Good to know

Candle making FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No. Walk in anytime during store hours. Groups of 10 or more, please contact us ahead so we can save space; reserved spots are paid in advance.

How much does it cost?

You pay per candle. Pour-your-own soy candles start at $30, and kids’ sand candles are $10 ($7 on Kids Day Out Tuesdays).

How old do you have to be?

Soy candle making is for ages 12 and up because it involves hot wax. Sand candles are perfect for kids 2 and up.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes to make, then about an hour to harden. Explore downtown while you wait, or come back another day to pick it up (within 30 days).

Can you come to us?

Yes. We can bring candle making to your office, school or event. Use the private party form above and choose “Off-site event at my location.”