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Pour, Scent, Label: A Hands-On Candle Crafting Session at Urban Glow
Create a personalized candle—choose a vessel, blend fragrances, pour wax, and design a label—in a 1.5-hour in-studio session at Urban Glow Candle Co.
Pour, Scent, Label: A Hands-On Candle Crafting Session at Urban Glow.
At Urban Glow Candle Co. in Rapid City you book a focused, in-studio session to build a candle from the ground up: select a vessel, blend fragrances, pour wax and design a custom label. The experience is scheduled as a 1.5-hour session, after which you relax while the candle cools and then take home a personalized keepsake from the studio.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on pouring and personalization
Choose your vessel, blend your fragrance, pour the wax and design a label in-studio—each step is part of the single session so you leave with a one-off piece made by you.
Size options and in-studio payment
A $20 deposit per person is applied toward the candle; remaining balance is paid in-studio and depends on size: Small $29.99, Medium $39.99, Large $49.99 and XL $59.99.
Cooling time and pickup options
After pouring, candles take about two hours to fully cool; you may explore nearby shops or return later to collect your finished candle, and if you pour close to closing time you may need to pick it up the next day during store hours.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The session unfolds as a compact sequence: arrive at the studio, select a vessel, blend scents to your taste, pour the candle and finish by designing a custom label. The whole activity is scheduled to take about one hour and thirty minutes; afterward you wait while the candle sets and then depart with a bespoke object of your work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this studio session and what constraints to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Session times vary by day and may include daytime, afternoon and evening options—check the operator's calendar for available slots.
A $20 deposit per person secures your spot and is applied toward the cost; remaining balance is paid in-studio. Final price depends on selected size: Small $29.99, Medium $39.99, Large $49.99, XL $59.99.
Candles take about two hours to fully cool after pouring; you may explore nearby restaurants, bars or shops while they set, or return later to pick up your finished candle. If you pour close to closing time your candle may need to be picked up the following day during store hours.
The studio is located at 623 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701. Click the operator's calendar to view available session times before booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the candle-pouring session last?
The candle pouring experience lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Is a deposit required to book?
Yes — a $20 deposit per person is required and is applied toward each guest’s total.
When do I pay the remainder of the cost?
Any remaining balance after the deposit will be paid in-studio on the day of your experience.
How long until my candle is ready to take home?
Candles take about two hours to fully cool after pouring; you can explore nearby spots while they set or return later to pick them up.
What are the candle size options and prices?
Prices depend on size: Small (Single Wick) $29.99, Medium (Double Wick) $39.99, Large (Double Wick) $49.99, XL (Triple Wick) $59.99.
What if I pour my candle near closing time?
If you pour close to closing time, your finished candle may need to be picked up the next day during store hours.
When are sessions available?
Session times vary by day and may include daytime, afternoon and evening options; check the studio calendar to view available times.