Cake Candle Making Class

“Baking” a CandleDiscover one of the most popular workshops in the Slice of Candle program, loved since 2020 for its playful, hyper-realistic approach to candle making. Originally developed by CLAB (The Craft Design Lab) in South Korea, this class transforms traditional techniques into a bakery-inspired experience where candles look just like real desserts.In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to “bake” candles — no oven required — using specialized wax blends that mimic the texture of bread and pastries. Guided step by step, you’ll create two types of bread loaf candles, craft muffin candles topped with whipped cream-style icing, and design a tart-style dessert candle. You’ll also explore how to make sliceable fruit embeds, including realistic tangerines, strawberries, and cherries, adding lifelike detail to your creations.Retro Cake CandleStep into a dreamy, dessert-inspired workshop where you’ll design your own cake candle using a buttercream-like soy wax recipe. This class blends creativity and technique as you build a one-tier cake candle from scratch.You’ll learn how to create the cake base and pipeable “cream” wax, mix and customize colors, and practice piping techniques using a variety of tips. Whether your style leans retro, classic, or kawaii, you’ll have the freedom to personalize your design. You’ll take home your finished cake candle and enjoy a special instructor demonstration on creating a two-tier cake candle for more advanced designs.The type of class is dependent on the selected date. In this beginner-friendly candle making workshop, an encouraging instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process so you’re happy and confident with your candle. Perfect for those looking for candle making for beginners or fun things to do in NYC, you’ll leave with a candle you’ll almost want to take a bite from! Dessert-inspired candle Read more details