Monday, December 18, 2017
Candle Fusion Lets Customers Customize Their Burning Desires
Posted By Melissa Buelt on Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 6:42 AM
Candle Fusion (742 McPherson Avenue, 314-250-2272) opened one year ago on McPherson just east of Euclid. The studio celebrates the art of candle-making, allowing customers to create their own distinctive scents, with more than 100 options for blending, as well as seasonal scents. You can also purchase products the owners have designed and blended.
The married couple that owns the shop, Deanna McClintock Lester
“We hope that our guests experience an amazing adventure of creativity and make joyful memories at our studio,” Deanna says. “Our mission is to provide an exceptional experience, premium products
Candle-making is a process: It takes about 30 minutes to choose and mix your fragrances and another few hours for the candle to set. The
The first step for customers is to smell the candles from the vast “candle library” along the wall and write down favorite scents. Next choose a candle jar, home fragrance product or body product to customize. After that, take a seat at the bar, and the staff will assist you in blending your oils to make your custom product.
Candles are also available to purchase in the studio or online. Prices range from $18 to $35 for custom candles, or $16 for 8 oz pre-made, single-scented candles right off the shelf.
Natural, clean-burning and soy-based, the shop's candles feature cotton paper wicks that burn for up to 60 hours and pure fragrance oils. Guest can choose to create their own candle or customize other products such as
It's not just for creative gift givers; Candle Fusion also hosts corporate
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