The Vessel: What You Make Before the Candle
The only Orlando workshop where you build your own vessel before pouring your candle.
What is the vessel?
This is what you make, not a jar someone handed you. Solid, substantial, matte. The kind of finish you'd find in a boutique, not a craft store.
How you make it
You mix your color in by hand, pour it into your mold, and let it set while you move on to your scent.
Because you control the mixing, the color is never perfectly uniform. That's what makes every vessel unique.
Then comes the unmold — everyone's favorite moment.
Why making the vessel changes everything
By the time the candle is poured, you're already invested in what you've built. That's the part people don't expect — the finished product feels like art, not a souvenir.
How Set & Melt compares to other candle workshops in Orlando
| What we compare | Set & Melt | Other workshops |
|---|---|---|
| The vessel | You make it from scratch | A pre-made jar |
| The scent | You blend your own | Pick from a shelf |
| Where | We come to you | You go to them |
| Group | Private, 4 to 12 guests | Shared with strangers |
| What you keep | A piece you made by hand | A candle in a jar |
Same evening. Very different thing to take home.
What guests are saying
We celebrated my friend's bachelorette party with Set & Melt, and it was the perfect activity. You literally make your own vessel from scratch. Maria treated us wonderfully. Hands down, a 10/10 plan!
My job did a team building event with Set & Melt and it was a great experience! It was really fun to create our own candle and vessel from start to finish. A very unique class to take!
I had so much fun at this candle making experience. We got to make the candle mold and the candle. 10/10 would recommend.
Maria took great care of my group! Very fun experience and would love to do it again. Also, the scents are amazing and you can find your own way of personalizing them!
I was traveling with friends and we booked Set & Melt; they came directly to our hotel. An amazing experience, I 100% recommend it!
Had such a great time doing this candle making workshop with my family. They came right to our home and took care of everything, from setting up to cleaning up afterward. My favorite part was making the vessel that my candle would go in because it made it feel more personal. Such a fun and creative experience.
I really enjoyed this candle workshop at home with my friends and brother! It was a really fun, interactive process that was easy to follow along. Choosing the aromas was my favorite part. Definitely makes a rainy summer in Orlando much more enjoyable.
They came to our house and we made candles as a family experience. Maria was super nice and made the whole experience really fun. Really cool mobile candle making workshop.
Loved my Set & Melt candle! Process was super fun and simple! Had a blast going through the steps with Maria and getting creative with my design. Vase feels so high quality that's hard to believe you made it yourself! I went with a blend of peach and coconut scents that is subtle and I looooove how it smells! The corgis approved too!
Absolutely WOW. This experience completely exceeded my expectations! Not only do you get to create your own candle with your favorite scent, but you also get to design and make your own vase. It's such a unique and creative experience from start to finish. Everything was so fun, beautifully organized, and truly special. I would 1000% recommend this to anyone looking for something different and memorable. I will definitely be back and will absolutely book this for a future event. 100/10. Truly amazing!
Everything was amazing; it was such a fun and interesting experience. I didn't know I could create a candle from scratch — I even made the mold! When it came to choosing the scent, I was really undecided because they have such wonderful fragrances, but the staff was so attentive and helped me every step of the way. I felt like a professional artist when I saw my finished candle.
I had an amazing experience at this workshop learning how to make scented candles from scratch. The atmosphere was so pleasant and relaxing, and the instructors explained each step clearly and patiently. I loved being able to choose my own scents and create a personalized candle. It's definitely an experience I recommend for going with friends, as a couple, or even alone to enjoy something different and creative. I would definitely go again!
I had a Wonderful time at Set & Melt! This workshop is beautiful and cozy. The process of making my own candle was very relaxing, and I loved the unique experience. The staff was very helpful and they have a great variety of scents. My candle smells amazing! Highly recommended if you are looking something creative and different to do, this is the place.
I recently hosted a candle-making class in my home, and it was such a fantastic experience. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The quality of the materials and the final products we created were all top-notch — the candles honestly look and smell like something you would buy in a high-end boutique.
The Vessel FAQs
How long does it take to set?
It's firm enough to handle by the time you've blended your fragrance and poured your wax.
Do I need any crafting experience?
None. The process is fully guided — if you can stir and pour, you can make the vessel.
Can I choose my vessel color?
Yes. Each guest picks their own color and mixes it in themselves. Because you control the mixing, every vessel comes out unique — no two are exactly the same.
How durable is the finished vessel?
Made to be kept. It lives on a shelf long after the candle is gone.
Is the vessel heat-safe?
Yes. Every vessel is made to hold a burning candle, and we pour the soy wax directly into it during the workshop.
How long does the full workshop take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group's pace. That includes making the vessel, blending your fragrance, and pouring your candle.
Can children participate?
The workshop is designed for adults and older teens. Send us a message before booking if your group includes younger children.
What do I take home?
A finished candle inside a vessel you made entirely from scratch, ready to display or gift.
Ready to make your own?