Workshops - Candle Making

1 Candle Making 'Basics' - Pouring

• you learn how to prepare the casting mold
• you discover the pouring of the mold
• We show you what you need to make your own candles at home
• The necessary materials such as paraffin, stearine, dyes and perfumes will no longer be secrets for you at the end of the workshop.
• Theory about the different types of candles, fireplaces, etc. will be provided throughout the workshop.
• Handy tips for making molded candles are certainly included. During the workshop, you'll receive practical tips.

Price: €45 per participant. Takes place on Saturday or Sunday. Duration: approximately 3 hours.

2 Candle Making 'Basic' - Dipping

• you learn how to prepare the immersion heater
• you discover how to dip correctly
• what do you need and the cheaper alternatives to dipping
• Just like in the casting workshop, you will learn the differences between the types of waxes as well as which wicks exist.
• Helpful tips for making table candles are certainly included. You'll receive practical tips during the workshop.

Price: €45 per participant. Takes place on Saturday or Sunday. Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

3 Decorative candles

Module 1:

• Ice candles
• Money candles
• Pearl candles
• Chunk candle

Price: €45 per participant.

Module 2:

• Twisted table candles
• Banana candle
• Floating candles

Price: €45 per participant.

Module 3:

• Sand candles
• Candle holders/mood lights
• Wax melts

Price: €55 per participant

Module 4:

• Theme afternoons: twice a year

- Trend colours per season.

- New trends in candles

- ...

Price: €110 per participant

The modules are held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

4 Silicone molds

• Casting molds
• Spatula molds

Price: €95 per participant. Held twice a year on Saturdays. Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

5 Types of Wax + Wicks

• Paraffin: advantages and disadvantages in practical terms.
• Rapeseed: advantages and disadvantages in practical terms.
• Gel: advantages and disadvantages in practical terms.
• Beeswax: advantages and disadvantages in practical terms.
• Which blade to choose for which application.

Price: €45 per participant. Available upon request. Minimum of 6 participants.

6 Start a candle making business

1 From hobby to side job

• Startup
• ....

2 Professional candle making

• Startup
• Furnishing a studio
• Create your own UFI & CLP
• Marketing, building a webshop

Price: quotation on request.

Why take workshops at Belgis.be?

1. Practical workshops with minimal theory.
2. Workshops on location at your company, club, or organization for a minimum of 10 participants.
3. Experienced teachers.
4. Aimed at both hobbyists and professional (future) candle makers.
5. Guidance and support throughout the path of your choice.
6. Distribution of clear manuals after completing a module.
7. Building web shops, custom software for us, candle factories.
8. Guidance in professional activities.