Waxen Moon

CLOSED? website is down and phone # listed is disconnected. For Candle making you could try Hunky Dory crafts at Squaw Valley (went there today).

ive always been meaning to come back here after my first trip to squaw where i only had ½ an hour before the place closed!
this time was a success!
the make you get a clipboard, and fill out your name, with the shape of candle and the scent, and any add on already made shapes (price accordingly)
if you pay $ 1/​candle you can get it rushed into 1.5 hrs instead of the 3… definitely worth it!
there are tons of scents you can choose from, me and bf chose orange (hexagon) and pomegranate (daisy shape)
we were allowed to each have a spatula that would split the wax chunks into the desired shape we wanted (no smaller than a gummy bear!). there were a spectrum of colored waxes to choose from.
note: when you are making your candle, it is actually upside down! so plan accordingly!
when we were down, the mixed in the white wax/​filler + scent. and cooled down. and finally into the awesome fountain waterbath!
when we came to pick it up, the lady was already ironing it out to make it smooth and even, and then wrapped in tissue paper and we were on our merry little way back to the bay area :]

Ever wanted to make your own candle?
This place is quick, easy and you get beautiful results!
There are a variety of candle shapes to choose from and you also get to choose your own scent. After a short lesson, you get to work putting together cold pieces of wax in a mold to make your candle. There are also lots of «speciality shapes» to choose from (they cost a bit extra), if you want to do a theme.
I love to make the breadpan 3 wick because I get lots of space to add big blocks of color. The pyrimid is a fun shape and burns forever!
After you’re finished, it takes 3 hours for the candle to cool down and be finished.
This is a great project for kids (under 7 will need adult help) or for a first date.
Waxen Moon also sells a lot of pre-​made candles, candle holders and other accessories so you can shop as well. They have some big, beautiful candles! And they make Serenity Bowls, which are so cool. I have 4 of them, plus I have bought them for friends and family and they are always a hit!
The Waxen Moon staff is really friendly, helpful and accomidating.
I love this place and always hit it up when I am in Tahoe!