Make Your Own Candles | Jax Beach, FL and San Marco, FL
At Wick: A Candle Bar, we believe that creating your own custom candle should be an immersive and memorable experience. The process of selecting scents, choosing a jar, designing a label, and creating your custom-scented candle takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Walk-ins and Reservations
Walk-ins are always welcome at Wick. However, if you’re planning to visit with a group of four (4) or more, we kindly ask that you make a reservation to ensure your group is seated together at the Scent Bar. Reservations can be made for any group size—up to 14 guests on weekdays (Monday through Friday) and up to 8 guests on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). For larger parties, private events, or team-building activities, visit our Plan Your Own Event page for more information and booking details.
Candle Cooling Time
Once you’ve poured your candle, please note that candles take at least 90 minutes to cool before they are ready to take home. This is the perfect opportunity to explore historic San Marco, enjoy local dining, or grab a coffee while you wait. If you’re looking for recommendations, our Scent Tenders are happy to point you to their favorite nearby boutiques, bars, or restaurants. If you don’t mind picking up your candle another day, we will happily hold onto your finished candles until you return.
Beyond Candles
Want to create something other than a candle? We also offer the ability to customize home fragrance products such as room sprays, oils, and reed diffusers, as well as body care products including scrubs, lotions, and hand soaps. This makes for a truly unique gift or personal treat.
The Process
Sniff + Select
We stock over 90 premium fragrances. Finding your favorites is as simple as following your nose! Take your time popping the lids off the candles on display and make a list of scents that speak to you. Don’t worry about whether they blend well together — our expert Scent Tenders will assist you in creating the perfect combination for any occasion or mood.
Still feeling unsure? Consider where you’ll be placing or using your candle or product. For example, choose fresh and calming scents for bathrooms, sweet and cozy blends for bedrooms, and bright or citrus scents for kitchens.
Scent + Mix
After choosing your favorite fragrances, select a candle jar or fragrance container from our curated collection on the shelves. Next, design your custom label to give your creation a personal touch. Finally, mix your oils at our Scent Bar to build a completely unique scent profile that no one else in the world has — it’s yours to keep, gift, and enjoy.
Stay + Explore
Because candles require at least 90 minutes to set, we encourage guests to explore the surrounding area while they wait. Visit nearby shops, grab a drink, or take a stroll to enjoy the local art and historic architecture. Fragrance products like sprays and oils take less time to prepare, but browsing the area is always a good idea.
Whether you’re looking for dinner, drinks, or boutiques, our Scent Tenders are happy to provide recommendations.
If you plan to pour a candle and take it home the same day, please visit at least two and a half hours before closing time. Our hours are 7:00 PM Tue-Thu, 9:00 PM Fri-Sat, and 5:00 PM Sun.
Pay
Pricing for your custom candle experience depends on the size and style of the jar you choose. Prices range from $23 to $40, with most options averaging around $28. This includes your entire hands-on candle pouring experience, access to our premium fragrances, and your personalized label design.
and more!
Whether you’re looking to create a personal scent memory, design the perfect gift, or plan a fun group outing, Wick: A Candle Bar is here to help you pour your creativity into something special. We look forward to seeing you soon!
FAQs about Pouring Candles
Do I need to make a reservation?
We allow walk-ins, but you may need a reservation depending on your group size.
For groups of four (4) or more we ask you make a reservation if you would like to be guaranteed to sit together.
How much does it cost to pour a candle?
Pricing is dependent on the size and style of jar that you choose. Prices range from $20-$36 with most options around $25.
If you are paying for a group, you are welcome to pre-select a jar (or jars) based on your budget. For example, our standard 8 oz. jar is just $20, inclusive of the entire Wick experience.
Can I pour a candle into my own jar/container?
We are unable to pour into outside jars or containers. Our jars go through an extensive testing process to ensure they are safe for burning in your home before they are placed on our shelves. Your safety is our number one priority, and we simply can't ensure that your candle will perform safely if poured into a jar that has not been vetted.
We do offer a wide range of options in different sizes and styles, so we’re confident that you’ll find one that speaks to your unique style.
Do you recycle used jars?
We are unable to pour into a used jar or container (even ours) due to potential cracking from previously burned candles. If you have a used jar or container, we will happily recycle!
Bring your previously used Wick jar or container back to the store and we’ll give you a $2 credit towards your purchase. Don’t worry about the jars being in mint condition - we’ve got the tools to recycle them properly.
How late are you open?
Wick is open: 11 AM–7 PM Tue–Sat and 11 AM–5 PM on Sunday.
When can I come in to pour a candle?
Wick is open: 11 AM–7 PM Tue–Sat and 11 AM–5 PM on Sunday.
If you’d like to pour a candle and take it home with you the same day, please plan to visit the store at least two and a half hours before we close (4:30 PM Tue–Sat, 2:30 PM Sun).
If you don't mind picking up your candle another day, you can stop by anytime during regular business hours. There is no rush to pick up your finished candles — we will hold onto them for you!
How long does it take to pour a candle?
The process of selecting scents, choosing a jar, designing a label, and creating your custom-scented candle takes about 45 minutes.
Candles then take at least 90 minutes to cool before they are ready to take home. This is a great time to explore historic San Marco.
Whether you’re looking for dinner, drinks, or boutiques, our Scent Tenders are happy to provide recommendations. You can also visit MySanMarco.com for the latest on what’s happening in historic San Marco.
Is there a cutoff for walk-ins to come in and make a product?
We stop taking walk-ins after 6:15pm (Tuesday - Saturday) and 4:15 pm (Sunday).
We may have to turn walk-ins away at the end of the day if our wait time is too long to seat you in a timely manner.
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