Candle Making in Canada: The Montreal Guide to Workshops, Supplies & Soy Wax Tips

There’s something calming about making candles—melting wax, blending fragrance, and watching a simple jar turn into a cozy moment. If you’re searching for candle making in Canada, Montreal is one of the best places to start: creative studios, hands-on workshops, and easy access to supplies across Quebec and Canada.

This guide is built to help you do two things:

1. Learn candle making in Montreal (workshops you can actually book)

2. Build your own candle-making setup at home with a clear supplies list + soy wax tips

And if you’re more into enjoying candles than making them, you can also shop Canada-made soy candles from Shivora Candles (internal links below).

Quick Internal Links (add these near the top of your blog)

Use these as clickable links in Shopify (highlight text → insert link):

• Shop Canada-Made Soy Candles → link to /collections/all

• Best Sellers → link to /collections/best-sellers

• Soy Wax Candles → link to /collections/soy-wax-candles

• Gift Sets → link to /collections/gift-sets

• Shipping (Canada) → link to /policies/shipping-policy (or your shipping page)

• About Shivora Candles → link to /pages/about

Table of Contents

1. Why candle making is booming in Canada (and why soy wax matters)

2. Candle making supplies checklist (Canada)

3. 4 bookable candle-making workshops in Montreal

4. Where to buy candle making supplies in Canada (Montreal + online)

5. Soy wax tips: fragrance load, temperature, wicks, and curing

6. FAQ: candle making in Canada (beginner questions)

7. Bonus: prefer ready-made? Shop Shivora Candles (Canada)

1) Why Candle Making Is Booming in Canada (and Why Soy Wax Matters)

Across Canada, candle making has become one of the most popular “slow living” hobbies—because it’s creative, practical, and makes your home feel warm instantly. For beginners, soy wax candles are often the easiest place to start because soy wax is widely available, beginner-friendly, and fits the clean, cozy aesthetic most Canadians love.

If you’re learning for fun, workshops make it easy because they provide the supplies, tools, and safety guidance. If you want to grow into a serious hobby (or even a small business), you’ll want a reliable supply routine and a simple testing system—especially for wicks and fragrance strength.

2) Candle Making Supplies Checklist (Canada Beginner Setup)

Here’s a beginner-friendly list that works for soy wax candle making in Canada:

Must-have supplies

• Soy wax (container wax or blended soy wax)

• Candle-safe jars or tins

• Wicks (cotton or wood wicks)

• Wick stickers or hot glue

• Wick centering tool (or clothespins/chopsticks)

• Fragrance oil (candle-safe)

• Thermometer (digital is easiest)

• Pouring pitcher

• Scale (grams)

• Isopropyl alcohol + paper towel (clean jars before pouring)

Nice-to-have upgrades

• Heat gun (fix tops / smooth finish)

• Infrared thermometer

• Dye (optional)

• Warning labels (if gifting or selling)

Internal link idea:
Add a sentence like: “If you want to compare clean-burning soy candles before making your own, explore our Soy Wax Candles.” → link to /collections/soy-wax-candles

3) Candle Making Workshops in Montreal You Can Book

If you want to learn candle making fast, take a workshop. You’ll get hands-on practice with melting temps, fragrance mixing, wick placement, and pouring technique.

1) Café Moonday (Montréal) – candle-making workshop experience

Moonday offers an “atelier” style candle experience in Montreal where you create your candle with a wide fragrance selection, and they note the activity is around 1.5 hours, with tables reserved up to 2 hours. Moonday.ca+1

Best for: beginners, date nights, friend outings, tourists
Pro tip: pick 1–2 fragrance families (fresh / gourmand / floral) and keep your blend simple the first time.

2) Atelier Evia (Montréal) – container candle workshop (beginner)

Atelier Evia lists a beginner container candle workshop with a 2-hour format and supplies included. Atelier Evia

Best for: beginners who want a clear, structured class
Pro tip: ask what wax they use and what cure time they recommend—then follow it at home.

3) Les Affûtés (Montréal) – “Make your own handmade candles” class

Les Affûtés lists candle-making workshops in their cosmetic workshop category, including beginner classes with scheduled dates. les-affutes.ca

Best for: people who like workshop calendars + guided learning
Pro tip: take notes on temperature + pour timing—those two details usually control the final “smooth top” look.

4) Other local workshops (seasonal + pop-ups)

Montreal often has seasonal candle workshops through museums, event spaces, and pop-up makers. For example, there are Montreal candle workshop events listed on social platforms from time to time. facebook.com

Best for: unique experiences and seasonal activities
Pro tip: always confirm the wax type (soy vs paraffin) and whether fragrance is included.

4) Where to Buy Candle Making Supplies in Canada (Montreal + Online)

If you’re in Montreal, you can buy supplies locally or order within Canada to avoid long shipping times.

DeSerres (Canada) – candle making & soap making supplies

DeSerres has a dedicated “soap making & candle making” section that includes soy wax and other candle supplies. DeSerres

Best for: picking up supplies quickly in Quebec/Canada
What to buy here: starter wax, basic wicks, tools, pitchers

Michaels Canada – candle making supplies, kits & tools

Michaels Canada has a candle making category with waxes, wicks, tools, and kits available online. Michaels+1

Best for: beginner kits, quick restocks, easy returns
What to buy here: wax flakes, pre-waxed wicks, basic tools

A note on “Canada-friendly” shopping

When choosing supplies in Canada, try to keep your setup consistent:

• stick to one wax type for a few batches

• test one wick style at a time

• avoid changing jar size every pour

This makes your results predictable—and that’s the key to strong scent throw and clean burns.

5) Soy Wax Candle Making Tips (Beginner-Friendly, Canada Tested)

A) Fragrance load (how much oil to use?)

Most beginners do well around 8–10% fragrance for many soy wax blends, but always follow your wax supplier’s guidance.

Some supplier instructions even mention ranges like “up to 12%” depending on the wax type. DeSerres

Simple formula:
If your wax is 200 g and you want 10% fragrance:

• Fragrance = 20 g

• Wax = 180 g

B) Temperature matters (don’t guess)

Wax instructions commonly recommend heating, adding fragrance at a specific temp, then pouring at another temp. For example, one soy wax product guide describes heating and then cooling before pouring. DeSerres+1

Beginner tip: write down three temps every time:

1. melt temp

2. add fragrance temp

3. pour temp

C) Wick choice: the biggest reason candles fail

If your candle tunnels, smokes, or has weak scent—often the wick is the issue (wrong size or wrong type).

Start simple:

• Cotton wicks are forgiving for beginners

• Wood wicks are beautiful but can need more testing

Internal link idea:
Create a blog post “Wood Wick vs Cotton Wick” and link it here.

D) Cure time (don’t skip it)

Soy wax candles often smell better after curing. Many makers find 7–14 days gives stronger scent throw (especially for gourmand scents like vanilla, amber, cinnamon).

6) FAQ: Candle Making in Canada

What wax is best for candle making in Canada?

For most beginners, soy wax is a top choice because it’s widely available in Canada and works well for container candles.

Where can I buy candle making supplies in Canada?

You can start with Canadian retailers like DeSerres for candle making supplies DeSerres and Michaels Canada for waxes and wicks Michaels+1. Many makers also order from specialized Canadian candle suppliers once they’re ready to scale.

How do I stop my candle from tunneling?

Usually: wick too small, first burn too short, or jar too wide. Let the first burn melt across the full surface (as safely recommended for candles).

How strong should my candle smell?

If you’re using a candle-safe fragrance oil and correct wick size, you should get a noticeable scent throw—especially after proper cure time.

7) Prefer Ready-Made? Explore Shivora Candles (Canada)

If you love the candle world but don’t want the mess of testing wicks and temperatures, Shivora Candles offers a simple way to enjoy that cozy luxury right away.