What Happens Inside a RAD LVNG Candle Making Workshop
Three hours. That is all it takes.
You walk in knowing nothing about wax temperatures or fragrance loads or why some candles tunnel and others burn clean. You walk out holding a candle in your hands that you made yourself, in a scent you picked, poured into a jar you chose.
That is the RAD LVNG candle making workshop. Not a demonstration. Not a kit you take home and figure out alone. A hands-on session where you do the actual work, guided through every step.
The brand's positioning for this entire Xperiences domain is simple: make the thing that makes the feeling. This workshop is the most literal version of that idea.
What You Do in 3 Hours at a Candle Making Workshop
The session runs three hours. That is enough time to understand what you are doing, make something real, and watch it cool before you take it home.
You are not rushing through a demonstration. You are not watching someone else pour and then getting a pre-made candle at the end. Every part of the process happens at your hands.
The workshop covers the full candle making cycle: scent selection, wax preparation, pouring, waiting, and finishing. By the time the three hours are up, you have worked through each stage once and have the result in front of you. You also have something harder to measure - a working understanding of what makes a candle actually good, which is different from what makes a candle look good in packaging.
This is the kind of knowledge that changes how you buy candles afterwards. You start to understand what you are paying for.
The Scent Decision - How You Choose What Your Candle Smells Like
This is where most people spend longer than they expect.
RAD LVNG candles are built on fragrance first. The brand has been formulating fragrance oils since 2020 and the Rad Fragrance Oils used in the workshop are the same oils used in the brand's full catalogue. You are not working with generic inputs - you are choosing from actual RAD LVNG scent profiles.
Fragrance selection in candle making is not just about what you like on first smell. The same oil can read differently at cold throw (when you just smell the jar) versus hot throw (when the candle is burning and the wax is melting). The workshop walks you through how to evaluate a fragrance for candle use, not just for personal preference.
You think about what room the candle is for. You think about what mood you want it to create. You think about whether you want something that announces itself immediately or something quieter that builds. These are the real decisions in candle making, and the workshop creates space for them.
By the time you pour, you know exactly why you chose the scent you chose. That is different from choosing a candle off a shelf because the jar was pretty.
The Craft Part - What Actually Happens When You Make a Candle
Candle making has more precision to it than most people expect. That is part of what makes the workshop worth the three hours.
Wax and temperature: Soy wax has a specific working temperature range. Too hot and you affect how the fragrance binds to the wax. Too cool and you get uneven texture or sinkholes on the surface after cooling. Getting this right is learnable, and you learn it by doing it.
Fragrance load: The amount of fragrance oil you add relative to the weight of wax is called fragrance load. Too little and the candle has weak throw. Too much and the oil does not bind properly, leading to a candle that sweats or flames that behave unpredictably. There is a ratio to understand and apply, and the workshop teaches it.
Wick sizing: The wick you choose determines how the candle burns. A wick that is too thin will tunnel, leaving a column of unmelted wax around the edges. A wick that is too thick burns too hot, produces soot, and eats through the candle too quickly. Wick selection is matched to jar diameter, and you learn the logic of how that pairing works.
Pouring and cooling: Once you pour, you wait. Soy wax goes through its cooling stages and the candle needs to be left undisturbed while it sets. This is also where cure time comes in - a freshly poured candle will smell different after 48-72 hours of cure compared to immediately after pouring. The workshop explains why, so you leave knowing what to expect when you burn it at home.
None of this is complicated once someone walks you through it. But none of it is obvious if you have never done it. That is the gap the workshop fills.
What You Take Home (and What You Learn That Stays)
You take home the candle you made. Your scent, your jar, your pour.
It is not a souvenir. It is a working candle built to the same standards as anything in the RAD LVNG catalogue, because it is made with the same materials. When you light it at home, you will know exactly what went into it.
What stays after the three hours is harder to hold but more durable than the object.
You understand fragrance load now. You understand cure time. You understand why some candles have strong throw and others seem to smell like nothing after the first hour. You understand what makes a wick choice correct. When you buy a candle anywhere after this, you have a framework for evaluating it.
This is why RAD LVNG customers who attend a workshop often describe the experience as changing how they relate to the brand's products. It is not that the candles become better. It is that the customer's relationship to them deepens. You stop purchasing a mood and start purchasing a craft decision.
There is also the simple satisfaction of the thing itself: you made something. You held the process from beginning to end. In a world where most objects arrive in packaging with no trace of their making, that is worth something.
Who Books the Candle Making Workshop
The workshop draws a wide range of people, which tells you something about what it offers.
People who want to understand candles: These are buyers who have purchased multiple candles and want to know what they are actually looking at. The workshop gives them technical fluency and they leave with a much sharper sense of what good candle making looks like.
Groups of friends looking for something to do together: A candle making workshop is an easy group activity. Everyone is doing the same thing at the same time, but each person makes their own candle with their own scent choice. The result is a shared experience with individual outcomes. It works well for four people on a Saturday afternoon just as well as for twelve.
Couples looking for a different kind of date: A candle making workshop is tactile, collaborative, and creative without being competitive. You are side by side doing something real with your hands, which is a different kind of shared experience than dinner or a film. It has become a popular date activity for the same reason cooking classes did - you make something together.
People who want to give a workshop as a gift: Gifting a workshop slot is not the same as gifting a product. A product says "I saw this and thought of you." A workshop slot says "I want you to have this experience" - it is an expression of knowing what someone would actually enjoy, not just what would look good wrapped. For the person who is hard to buy for, who already has beautiful things, who would not particularly remember another candle but would absolutely remember the afternoon they made one, this is the gift.
Hen parties and birthday experiences: The group format works particularly well for pre-wedding celebrations and birthday outings. Everyone leaves with something they made, the session is social and active, and the memory is attached to a real object rather than a brunch that blurs into other brunches.
Teams and corporate groups: When a group of people make something together from scratch, the dynamic is different from a boardroom. RAD LVNG offers private experiences for corporate and institutional groups - more on that below.
How to Book a Private or Group Workshop
The standard workshop slots are open to individuals and small groups who book directly. Current cities include Chandigarh, Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, with new slots added regularly as the schedule expands.
For groups with specific requirements - a fixed date, a private venue, a custom format, a branded experience for a corporate event - RAD LVNG offers Private Experiences. This is a separate booking pathway designed for groups who want the workshop customised to their context.
Private Experiences cover: hen parties where the hosts want a private setting; birthday celebrations where the group wants an exclusive slot; corporate team sessions where the workshop is part of a company event or offsite; institutional bookings where the candle making session is one part of a larger programme.
If you are planning for a group of ten or more, or if you need flexibility around location, timing, or format, a private booking is the route. Shop workshops and experiences for current availability, or contact RAD LVNG directly for private enquiries.
For the Ones Who Want to Keep Making
The workshop ends, but for some participants, that is actually the beginning.
After three hours of candle making, a meaningful number of people want to keep going. The workshop teaches you enough to want to make more - and RAD LVNG sells everything you need to do that.
The Wick-It-Up Candle Making DIY Kit is the direct continuation product. It comes in 75 variants, combining different jar sizes and scent options, so you can choose your starting configuration. It is designed for home use by someone who has made a candle before and wants to keep the practice going without sourcing materials from multiple suppliers.
For those who want to build their own supply stock, RAD LVNG also sells individual raw materials:
- Soy Wax (bulk) - the base material for candle making
- Rad Fragrance Oils (10ml) - the same fragrance oils used in the workshop and in RAD LVNG's full candle catalogue
- Rad Liquid Candle Colours (10ml) - for adding colour to your pours
- Pre-Waxed Candle Wicks (Pack of 10) - sized for standard candle making use
- Empty Jars - available in Clear Single Wick (80gm, 170gm, 220gm) and Clear 3 Wick (250gm, 350gm)
Prices across raw materials range from Rs 299 to Rs 899. You can stock a basic candle-making setup for a reasonable amount once you know what you are doing. The workshop gives you that knowledge. The raw materials give you the continuity.
This is by design. RAD LVNG's Xperiences domain is not just about a one-time session. It is about bringing people into the making process and giving them what they need to stay in it.
The Online Workshop - For When You Cannot Make It In Person
The in-person workshop requires you to be in a city with a scheduled slot on a date that works for you. Not everyone can make that happen.
For those outside the current cities, or for those who prefer to work at home on their own timeline, RAD LVNG offers the ONLINE Candle Craft Workshop: 6 Techniques. This is a virtual session, not a self-paced video. You are guided through six candle-making techniques from your own kitchen or workspace.
The online format covers more technique breadth than the single-session in-person workshop, which is focused on making one candle well. The six-technique structure gives you a wider view of what candle making can look like across different wax types, pouring methods, and finishing approaches.
It is a real workshop, delivered online. The outcome is the same: by the end, you know how to make a candle from scratch, and you have made several.
Whether you choose the in-person workshop in one of the current cities or the online session from home, the starting point is the same: shop workshops and experiences for current slots and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior experience to attend the candle making workshop?
No. The workshop is designed for participants with no background in candle making. The facilitator walks you through every step, from understanding the materials to pouring the candle and understanding cure time. First-timers are the primary audience.
What is included in the workshop price of Rs 1,999-2,199?
The workshop includes all materials for the session and the candle you make during the class. You leave with a finished, cured-ready candle in the scent you selected.
How many people can attend a session?
Standard sessions accommodate small groups. For larger groups or private bookings, contact RAD LVNG for Private Experience options. Corporate and group bookings can be arranged for teams and events.
Can I book a workshop as a gift for someone?
Yes. Booking a workshop slot as a gift is one of the cleaner ways to give an experience rather than an object. The recipient gets the session, the making, the candle, and the knowledge. It is a meaningful gift for someone who already has everything they need on a shelf.
Which cities are workshops available in?
Current cities include Chandigarh, Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. New slots are added regularly as the schedule expands. Check workshops and experiences for the current city and date list.
Is there an online version of the workshop?
Yes. The ONLINE Candle Craft Workshop: 6 Techniques is available for those outside the current cities or who prefer the home format. It is a guided virtual session covering six candle making techniques.
What happens after the workshop if I want to keep making candles?
RAD LVNG sells raw materials including soy wax, fragrance oils, candle wicks, liquid candle colours, and empty jars for home use. The Wick-It-Up Candle Making DIY Kit is the structured continuation product, available in 75 jar and scent combinations. Everything you need to continue is available in one place.
How does the RAD LVNG candle-making workshop compare to a perfume-making workshop?
They are related but different crafts. The candle-making workshop focuses on wax, wick, and fragrance in a solid medium. The perfume-making workshop works with accords and solvents in a liquid medium. Both involve deep engagement with RAD LVNG fragrance oils. If fragrance is what interests you, the perfume-making workshop covers the scent creation side in more depth. Many participants do both.
Is the candle I made at the workshop ready to burn immediately?
Your candle is ready to take home the same day. For the best burn performance and strongest scent throw, it is worth waiting 48-72 hours after you get it home before lighting it for the first time. This is the cure period, and the workshop explains why it matters. The difference in scent strength between a freshly poured candle and a properly cured one is noticeable.
What makes a candle-making workshop worth doing if I can just buy a candle?
You can buy a candle. Many good ones exist, including in the RAD LVNG catalogue. But buying a candle and making a candle are not the same experience. When you make something from scratch, you understand what went into it. You chose the scent. You measured the fragrance load. You matched the wick to the jar. When you light it, you know exactly what you are burning and why it works. That knowledge does not go away, and it changes how you relate to every candle you encounter afterwards. That is what the workshop gives you that the product alone cannot.
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