Hands-On DIY Bar Experience: Create Your Own Candles, Soaps & Lotions

What you'll do:

Get ready to mix, pour, scent, and celebrate! This hands-on DIY bar lets you and your crew create your own custom candles, soaps, and lotions using a wide variety of scents, colors, and ingredients. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, bachelorette, date night, or just looking for something different to do with friends, this one-of-a-kind experience blends creativity with chemistry—and yes, we have BYOB options! Grab your favorite drinks and come ready to sip and scent. Candle Chemistry provides all the tools, guidance, and good vibes—you bring the crew.

Why we love it for your party:

• BYOB friendly (Bring your favorite drinks and make it a full-on vibe)

• Hands-on fun (Create custom candles, soaps, and lotions from scratch)

• Scent bar variety (Over 100 fragrance options to mix and match)

• Spacious setup (Groups are seated together with their own dedicated space—even during open hours!)

• Take-home treats (You leave with custom products that double as party favors!)

About this experience partner:

Candle Chemistry is a family-run business founded by two siblings and their spouses with a shared passion for creativity and connection. Since 2019, they’ve helped thousands of guests craft custom candles, soaps, and body products using natural ingredients—all in a fun, welcoming environment designed to bring people together.

Additional information:

• Group Size: Minimum of 6 guests to reserve a party

• Booking Options:

  • Standard group reservations take place at the main candle bar during regular store hours

  • BYOB parties take place after 4pm and include a designated seating area

• BYOB Guidelines:

  • Each person may bring one 750ml bottle of wine, 40oz of beer, or 4oz of spirits

  • $200 minimum purchase required for the group

• Party Times:

  • Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria: 1-hour parties available at 4pm, 5pm, or 6pm

  • Gilbert: 2-hour parties available for larger groups in a private party room

• Candle Pickup: Candles take ~2 hours to set and can be picked up the next day

• Food Policy: Food is not permitted at BYOB events in Scottsdale, Peoria, or Tempe