I always try to do something with my niece before school starts, more like an experience versus buying her something. This year I gave it a google and found Embers. We had a great time. It took less than 45 min. It was fun and the girl helping was nice but didn't hover after explaining everything. Price wise, I did feel like it was a little expensive but I also have nothing to compare it to. Two, two wick candles came out to like $87 after tax. But like I said, it was fun and all I cared about was that my niece enjoyed it. Just a note, it takes about three hours for the candles to set so you don't immediately walk out with your candle. read more

Embers Candle Bar - Candles - Candle Stores Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

Made a reservation for a girls night with my sister & we had so much fun! When you walk in, you are immediately greeted & walked through each step in making a candle. They allow you to take your time & smell each candle & really try to find your favorite scent. After that, they seat you at a table & explain how to fill the little container with oils until you find the right scent for you. The experience is included with the price of the candle jar you choose. They range from 20$ all the way up to around 60$ depending on the size! It was worth it. I will come back with more friends! read more

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Have you ever wanted to make and pour your own candle? Choose your wax holder. Next go to the wall of scents to pick out your desired scent. 1-3 scents can be added. Workers can help you with deciding if they work together. Gather items and sit down at a table. The workers will show you what to do to make the candle making magic happen. Reservations or walk in but on weekends highly recommend the reservations. You will have to wait several hours for your candle to setup or go back the next day to pick it up. So many great places downtown you can eat or shop while you wait. Love this beautiful shop! Prices start around $24 and go up from there. Includes the experience. read more

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We had such a good time at Embers Candle Bar and I am so happy we picked this one for our anniversary activity. We booked a session in advance to make a custom candle together. As soon as we entered the place, it had a very calm and welcoming vibe. The space smelled amazing just like walking into a Middle Eastern perfume shop. The staff greeted us right away, and they were super friendly. They gave us a quick overview of how everything worked and let us take our time exploring all the scent options - 66 to be precise.. crazy right!! We spent a good amount of time smelling different oils and trying to figure out which ones worked well together - our picks were Moonflower, Palo Santo, Bourbon and blackberry suede. It was really fun trying different combinations and picking our fav ones. PS: if you like a strong smelling candle then consider keeping blackberry suede fragrance oil as your base oil. Once we picked our favs, we got to mix them and pour our candle, it was simple but it felt very thoughtful and relaxing. We ended up choosing the 24-ounce candle, which was $54. They also had smaller candles starting at $16, and some room sprays that were around $20. Honestly, for the experience and the quality, the pricing was really cost effective. Apart from selling their signature candles, the bar had various gift options as well like journals, soap bars, earrings etc. I loved every little thing they had to offer. Loved how my day was made extra special with no pressure or rushing - just a chill afternoon doing something memorable together. I'd definitely go back again. If you're looking for a date idea or simply some quiet personal time then this place is totally worth checking out. 10/10. I hope they open one up in Overland Park or somewhere near soon!! read more

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This was such a fun group outing! I was in a group of ladies (ages ranging from 13 to 65) and we planned a girls day. We ate and shopped around downtown Lee's Summit before our appointment time at Embers (highly recommend an appointment, they are very busy). The staff are super helpful and nice. The instructions were clear and understandable. I also enjoyed the variety of jars/methods you can choose from. Don't want a candle? No problem they have wax melts or oil diffusers and other alternatives. They also have a huge selection of scents to choose from. The only downfall is it can get a smidge crowded, but that doesn't bother me. I also felt the pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend this activity when out with friends or even a family event. read more

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Great spot for a girls day out! Very cozy, organized and well decorated space. It was really fun to choose my own blend and staff were very helpful with making suggestions for scent blends. The price points of candles were reasonable considering you are paying for an experience and not just a product. The only thing I would add is to have some coffee beans available as a palate cleanser for smelling so many different things. You do need to wait for your candle to set up for at least an hour so plan accordingly. read more

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My husband and I made reservations here for a Saturday afternoon. It was busy and all of the tables were full with groups so I would recommend making a reservation ahead. The staff there walked through each of the steps with us. First, you choose what you want your candle in, then the scents. We kept things simple and only chose 2 scents for our candles. You can add more if you would like. From there, you take the scent oils to your table and stir them together. The staff will then bring you the wax and you stir the oils in the wax. They take your candles to cool and you return in a few hours to pick them up. I really enjoyed the experience. I did find that I couldn't really smell my candle after burning it at home (cashmere and Flannel). Staff were very helpful and I would recommend this experience for date nights or a girls night out. read more

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Made a candle that smells amazing. Came here for a birthday activity it was a nice experience.

LOVE IT!!! It was an activity for my 11 year old and I. What a great idea! You are welcomed by an associate (super nice.) She explained the process: Take a clipboard and use the page attached to help navigate you to your end product. Which candle holder? What size? And maybe even what color? Then the scents... 3 shelves stocked with tany jars that look like large lip balms. Start smelling and taking notes. Consult with the employees at the end and they will help you narrow down the scents of your candle. We smelled. We took notes. We eliminated and made decisions. We mixed the proper amount of oils to our desired smell. We stirred our scent into the hot wax. We named our scent. We decorated our label. It was a really cool experience. Both adult and child enjoyed it and now we are home from vacation with two candles we can burn at anytime that will remind us of our vacation and this experience together. read more

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What a fun way to spend a girls day of making candles. Highly recommend making a rsvp for the weekend. First you pick your candle holder and then you pick your scents. This process can take 30 minutes. It takes 2 - 3 hours for them to mold the candles. I suggest grabbing lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants in downtown LS. read more

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This is my second visit to Embers, which is a testament unto itself, I guess. I'd made a candle there ~ 6 months ago, and I liked it so much -- and accidentally let it burn too long and used it up -- that I made a sojourn back to Lee's Summit for a remake. The staff are all friendly and helpful, and will walk you through the process, which is simple: Pick your scents, pick your container, mix your essential oils, stir your oils into the soya wax candle for 2 minutes. Then you let the candle cure while strolling around the lovely Lee's Summit shopping district (get ice cream!) and come back. Voilá! Masterpiece. Only downvoted because the staff have been made to suffer without A/C for two weeks after lightening struck, and the whole experience is literally 10 minutes if you know what you're doing. Fun place to have a little get together or mini group event though! read more

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This was a fun experience that was worth the price! When you come in for an appointment you get to sniff all of these different scents. Out of probably 40+ choices you got to pick 2-4 scents that you would like to turn into a candle. Now if you are an indecisive person like me.. it's fun, but also a tad bit stressful (in a great way) because you want to use everything! The staff their were extremely helpful on giving us tips on how to decide if the different scents were good partners with each other. Beyond that we were able to choose and mix ourselves the exact amount of each even we wanted in our candle! Another plus were there were many different jars to choose from that dictated the price of your experience . My experience cost $30. This concept was so cute and the environment vibe was mellow and comfortable! I def will be back when I'm feeling a need to be creative! read more

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This was such a fun experience! This was great for a girls' day out or date activity. We were immediately greeted and walked through the process. Staff checked in on us throughout the process to provide suggestions if we wanted them and make sure we didn't have questions. Choosing from the 60 available scents was the hardest part! I'm so happy with how my candle turned out though and can't wait to pick it up and go back to make another one! read more

A super fun activity to kill a little bit of time. There was an excellent selection of seasonal candle jars as well as scents. And a broad selection of premade candles if you don't have time for a handmade one. A little pricy, but very fun nevertheless. read more

Fun birthday making candles with my husband, son and daughter-in-law. The employees were very helpful the smells!!! My husband played Softball with the owners husband! Didn't even know the Derk's own it. How cool!!! read more

I love this place! It's so fun creating your own scent, and everyone is so nice and helpful.

I am always looking for new and fun things to do, especially during the pandemic, so when my sister gave me the gift of visiting Embers Candle Bar as a Christmas present, I was quite excited. Upon visiting, I was even more pleased. We booked a two hour time frame to come in, choose our containers, decide on a mixture of scents, and then custom make our own candle. The staff was very helpful. It was such a fun thing to do and even more fun to take home. You get a slight discount on your next trip if you bring back the container after burning the candle at home. Allow several hours for the candle to set upon finishing, so plan to have lunch or walk around the cute little downtown area of Lees Summit while you wait. It's a great gift idea or way to spend time with a friend. I'll be back! read more

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From CT and stopped in randomly. Lovely people and experience! Worth the trip and fair prices read more

Embers Candle Bar - Candle Stores Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

Embers Candle Bar was a great Valentines Day activity! As a candle lover, getting to pick my own scent and pour my own candle was such a treat. The process was made easier by staff who were kind and helpful. This is a great experience for a date night, birthday, celebration, or fun activity! read more

This was a really fun event we did for work. We had a great time and the idea of making your own candle is super fun.

This is the cutest place to go on a date on!! You get to make your own candle and pick from over 60 scents! Pricing is very affordable for the experience you're getting. Staff is very sweet and it's always fun! read more

What a neat idea!! I was walking down the sidewalk and saw a sign outside of their door advertising some make-your-own candles. The idea is so novel and fun that my friend and I popped in to give it a look. Glad we did! The candle scents available vary from fresh snow to champagne and everything in between! If their sleek looking candles don't catch your fancy or the scents leave you wanting more/ a mix then you have the opportunity to pour your own custom candle! The cinnamon & honeycrisp candle we made was phenomenal, affordable, and only took a couple hours to dry before we could take it home. I definitely suggest this little nook of a store. read more

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I absolutely adored this place!! Immediately when you walk in it smells so so good. Even when I left the scents lingered on my clothes for awhile and I did not mind at all. They had many different jar options and so so many scents to mix and match. I mixed Palo Santo, Redwood, + Bourbon. Everyone who works here is so kind and helpful and made this experience even better. I am looking forward to coming back. read more

Awesome experience. This activity does not take a lot of time to do but it is fun! Cute environment and friendly staff. I see myself going back many times! read more

Such a fun girls event. The staff was helpful and friendly. The candle scents were seasonal so there was something for each of us. Made a personalized candle for a price comparable to premade candle stores. Definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a memorable experience with the benefit of a wonderful candle to keep. read more

An absolutely wonderful place for a date night, family night, single night out of fun, and everything in between! People are so nice and helpful to show you how to make the candles. The vast selection of scents has something for everyone. The price seems like you're mostly just paying for materials, aka super fairly priced. The only thing I feel like people should know is that if you most likely will have to come back later or next day to pick up what you make so it can set. But I highly highly recommend!! read more

Super fun and great selection of scents! Great for a group of friends and their pre made gifts are super cute too!

What a fun place! I love this candle bar. I've made 3 candles here so far and I'm sure I'll be back. First, you pick your scent options. Then you pick your jar (there are different sizes which determines what price you pay). Next, you get to blend your scents and pour them into the jar with wax. After a few hours, your candle is ready for pick-up! Is it a little pricey? For a candle... yes. But is it worth it for the fun and experience of customizing your own perfect candle? Also yes. Bonus- if you bring the jar back, you get a discount on your next candle. Definitely try it out! read more

Has a cute ambience but customer service was terrible. We made a reservation for 3:30 and was told that the latest we could show up was 3:40. Showed up at 3:40 and told that we couldn't be "fit" in, even though we had a reservation. One employee even acted shocked about the fact that a appointment was scheduled for that time, when we called prior in the day to confirm, and also when this reservation was booked weeks in advance. When my friends and I (the 50% black half of the group) walked in, we felt extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Once the other half showed up, they were shown kindness and very apologetic for the mishap. No one greeted the first half of the group which was predominately black, even after one party member told a staff member we were waiting for the birthday party. My friends and I were waiting to use the restroom and could hear employees snickering about our party and how they were about to kick us out for "no availability" when yet again, we had a reservation and had called prior in the day to confirm and the store was empty. For a store that was empty and needing business, they were not accommodating to future customers at all. Obviously communication is lacking between employees in this store, or just a lack of professionalism all around. read more

My boyfriend and I came in on Saturday without reservations! The shop was empty so it was very nice to have the whole store to ourselves. You're greeted and given a clipboard to keep track of the scents you like. You'll first see a wall of the available jars. There was a decent sized variety to choose from. The smallest jars ( around 8oz) Cary around $20, while the more intricate jars cost around $35. We settled on two 12oz candles and spent about $70, but the experience was worth it! There was around 50 different scents to choose from! Once you've picked all the scents you like( I had 17 ) you'll meet with the mixer and can pick three of your favorite scents to go into your candle ( only complaint would be you can only choose 3). The experience took as about an hour, but keep in mind we had the stores to ourselves. Also keep in mind you'll have to allow approx 2 hours up to a day for your candle to cure. Overall I enjoyed this so much and we will definitely come back! read more

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Really cute, fun and unique experience. Tons of scents to choose from to make a candle or wax melts. Definitely a fun way to spend the day!

Wow. There are a ton of different scents and candle sizes to choose from. The employees are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They help you figure out what scents work together so you can customize yours to what you want. And, if you don't like how things are going, the employees are excellent at making adjustments to get you a scent you love. I made a Mexican Hazelnut Hot Chocolate candle and it's amazing. The candles are very high quality, highly scented, and have great burn times. I'm very much looking forward to my next visit! read more

Embers Candle Bar - Candle Stores Near Me - Lee's Summit, Missouri

Such a fun date night idea or for a group of friends! The staff is really helpful leading you through the entire process. The cost for one candle is pricey. Good luck leaving without a little headache from all of the smells. read more

Oh my gosh, this place is so much fun! It's an amazing place to go pick out a hand-poured pre-made candle or make your own! They have a wall full of scents ranging from leather to milk stout, and many fun seasonal ones! If you're interested in making your own candle you take a clipboard and go along the wall writing down scents that you really like. Once you have your scents you pick a candle jar (you can also make wax melts, diffuser scent, and room spray). You then make your way over to the candle bar where the mixologists help you come up with the perfect pairing of scents. The pairing of scents can sometimes surprise you... My first candle was coconut, peppermint bark, and whipped cream! You then combine scent oils to your preference. The scent oils are then mixed with the candle base, you give it a stir, slap on a custom label that you make, and you're done! It takes about an hour and a half for the candle to set up and cure, so plan accordingly, you may want to go grab some lunch! I've purchased three candles so far, two of them are Christmas presents. They also offer gift cards which would make a great present as well. The store itself is adorable and the staff is so helpful! The candles have a decent burn time and they are heavily scented, I can smell each scent that I put in my candle which is really cool! read more

This candle bar is super cute, fun and the staff is absolutely amazing! I had the opportunity to do this as a ladies night and it was a blast. Not only was the experience fun but more importantly the service was excellent. Sherry was very personal, fun and engaged with every customer. This is must for anyone!! read more

We had such a wonderful time making candles, wax bars and spritzers. The different scents that you can choose from is phenomenal, add that to the amazing staff and you have a great xperience. read more

Went here for a friend's surprise birthday party. It was perfect, since we didn't all know each other very well. It gave us something to do, while we could still char. Everybody in the group raves about it. We all love our new candles! They were very helpful in organizing our long list of favorites and make it into a nice candle. Would definitely go here again. read more