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Aromatic and Decorative Candle Making

This hands-on workshop will teach you different candle-making techniques, from dipping, pouring, molding, and sand casting to creating decorative gel and aromatherapy candles. You’ll also learn how to make your own candle molds using Plaster of Paris, work with different types of wax, blend scents, and understand material sourcing and costing.

  • Date Oct 3, 2026
  • Duration 1 day
  • Venue Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program, 9 Anonas Road, Project 3, Quezon City
  • Availability 30 seats left

đź“… Date: October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
📍 Venue: Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program, Anonas Road, Project 3, Quezon City


We’ll guide you step-by-step through different candle making methods, from basic pouring and molding techniques to creating decorative gel candles and aromatherapy candles using essential oils.

What you'll learn

  • Dipping method
  • Pouring using paraffin
  • Paraffin wax, gel wax and soy wax
  • Molding
  • Sand casting
  • How to make a traditional candlestick
  • Gel candles in glass containers with different designs
  • Mixing essential oils to create aromatherapy candles
  • How to make your own candle mold using Plaster of Paris

Who this is for

* Beginners who want to learn candle making
* Aspiring entrepreneurs planning to start a candle business
* Crafters and hobbyists interested in decorative and scented candles
* Existing handmade product sellers looking to add candles to their product line
* Anyone interested in learning different candle-making techniques for personal use or business

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Handout (Recipes)
  • Materials for hands-on
  • Lunch and PM snacks
  • All candles made during the class are taken home by attendees

From past sessions