I came here a while back on a double date. It was a perfect activity. Not too over the top, but still a nice vibe. The music was good, the instruction was simple and friendly--- still allowing space to socialize and enjoy the moment. You have to wait a while for the candle to set , i think an hour, so grabbing food in the area makes this a nice day long activity. Advice to get there early, so you can get the seat you want---especially if coming with a group you want to sit with. I dont remember pricing, but I recall it feeling fair. read more

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** 5 Year Updated Review ** Many many years later, I still love everything about this business The location is easy to find, there's always a welcoming smile to greet you upon entering, and the space is always well maintained. KSM continues to reinvent themselves w updated scents and jar presentation, new novelty items, and great finds. This place continues to be clean, w great signage to locate scents, and prices. I am a forever a customer of KSM and it's greatness. read more

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I came to KSM for a candle-making workshop. It was a lovely way to take some time off and immerse myself in joyful scents. The selection of fragrances was diverse, and the space itself was clean, warm, and inviting. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful throughout the experience. Overall, it was well worth both the time and the price. read more

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I booked the candle making class online. There is plenty of parking. It was a full class of 12 people. The instructor was friendly and greeted everyone as they came in. We were provided with aprons and we were able to choose our seats. Our instructor provided step by step instructions of the candle making process. There are plenty of scents. You could use one scent or mix as many as you want for your desired scent. I liked that they used soy wax for the candles. It took a little over an hour total including the partial drying time for the candle. I had a great time making my candle. I would return again to make more candles. Definitely recommend for a ladies outing or date night. read more

Ksm Candle - Candle made with lavender, linen and honeysuckle jasmine scents. - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Stopped in for the candle making workshop on a Sunday and it was so perfect! Things I loved: - the selection of fragrances were amazing! There were a ton of scents to choose from - the class was affordable yet engaging and safe for most ages - the space is really cutely set up - you get 15% off of the items in the store if you take one of the candle making classes - there's a scent and price point that you'll love in stock - Letta and her team were phenomenal, service was top notch! - you get to take your candle home within fifteen minutes of completing read more

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First let me say that I booked the wrong class. My friends sent me a weekend and somehow I picked a date for another one. I emailed KSM and within a day, they were able to switch me to the correct date. When we arrived, on time might I suggest, the had us set up and ready to go. Several folks came in late but they were accommodated too eventually. Much easier if you are there at the start. We received clear and concise instructions to make healthy and great smelling candles. I can honestly say I enjoyed my experience. One small recommendation I would have is to have water on hand. My friends and I all agreed we were thirsty. Otherwise, it was great!!! read more

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Sunday day date at KSM! We participated in the candle making workshop. Tamika was a great leader. I've been candle making before, but the only difference is at KSM we were able to take our candles home that day. This was definitely a plus. The class was affordable and there was a large selection of fragrance to choose from. I would definitely recommend and I cant wait to check out any other workshops they may have. read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I had a lovely time at KSM candles. Came by KSM to celebrate a friend's birthday. The space was beautiful, spacious and relaxing. It was relaxed and the instructors were great and attentive. They made sure we had everything we needed. We had a great time exploring the difference scents and figuring out what candles we wanted to make. The candles were perfect! On top of making my own candle I ended up purchasing some KSM candles for my home. Check out KSM for a good time! read more

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Always a peaceful place when you walk, and always greeted warmly. I came for a couple bottles of lavendar spray, which the young lady prepared when requested. There was a candle making class going on when I arrived. I have taken the class multiple class, and it's alwayslys fun_- great idea for mothers/fathers day, birthday, a date. read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came in for a candle making class on a Saturday afternoon, and we had such a great time! The shop was cute and bright and had lots of super cute candles. We started the class, there was about 20 people there. We designed the scents, melted the wax, and created our candles. It was a really fun date and a pretty good price for the fun and getting to take home your own candle! read more

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I love KSM candles (and have been buying and having them shipped for years) but I loved in the studio experience. It was a great way to have a low key, fun and informative candle making class with some friends as a part of birthday activities. We all loved it and we got a discount off purchases made that day. read more

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I had such a pleasurable experience at KSM! We arrived a little early to tour the facility prior to starting our candlemaking process and it is so cute. The front area has a variety of good to check out from candles to sage. The class started promptly and after instructions were shared, we dove right into making our candles. There were so many different scents and and combinations to choose from. My favorite scent is Dragon's blood-it sounds a lot worse than it actually is lol. The instructor was personable, engaging and helped us make excellent candles for our home. I especially appreciated the dried flowers that could be added to your candle for decoration - gave it a beautiful accent. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves candles and has ever thought about creating their own. SO fun! read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

For a girls day, my friends and I attended the candle making class. It was a fairly quick class compared to other classes I've been to. The instructor was helpful and gave us some scent combination ideas that go well together. They had a very large assortment of scents to choose from; you get a chance to mix them to find your perfect combo. You make a 6oz single wick candle and it only took about 10 minutes for them to set before you can leave with them. You also get 15% off of items in their store. It is a small candle for the price of the class, but I would recommend and you're supporting a small business! read more

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This is such a great option for date night. My husband and I have been twice. We really enjoyed making the candles and coming up with our own special scents. We have also gone with two other couples, and made an afternoon of it. you can bring your own wine and they have games to play while your candle dries. Not expensive but fun and informative. read more

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This place is very charming and makes me wish I was more into candles and do-it-yourself self-care products. However, while I'm not into candles, I would definitely like to take a candle making class, so that's a promising future possibility. read more

Alicia and Jayde held our candle making class today. I am so impressed by their knowledge and their genuine interest in candle making. They are both warm, kind and so very intelligent. I cannot recommend KSM Candle Co. enough. The fragrance oil selection was plentiful and the materials used were high quality. Thank you, Alicia and Jayde for you help and answering all of my questions! I will be back! read more

Friends and I had a wonderful time making candles at their class Friday night. We learned how to scent and melt our soy wax and add the wick to create a one of a kind candle. The shop is very cute and has tons of amazing smelling candles to buy as well. The owner/ instructor was very sweet and helpful. I would love to do another class! read more

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Was invited by a friend for her birthday to go candle making at this establishment. It was amazing. You are welcomed to wonderful smells as soon as you walk it. You find your seat and put on your apron while waiting for instructions. There's a tray set in front of you with all the materials you need to make your candle. The instructor was funny and so informative plus easy to follow. For $40, you can make a 6oz candle. I highly recommend the candle making class at KSM Candle. read more

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We had an amazing time being led with an instructor for our candle session! They were very polite and had a very clean environment. It was not too hard to find using GPS. They had a great assortment of scents available and other things available to purchase as we waited. read more

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Took a soy candle making class here pre-covid and loved it! The class was well laid out and planned. We reserved spots in the class ahead of time and just showed up. We were provided with all of the supplies that we would need. I was impressed with the number of scents that we had to pick from. It was also really nice to hear what concoctions other class participants were making! The class made candle making seem far less intimidating since we had went step by step and there was plenty of support from our teacher! I love my candle and cannot recommend this place more for a fun group activity! read more

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Attended a candle making class hosted by the owner last weekend. It was a small class with 7 of us which made it easy for hands-on instruction when needed. Despite being a small class, COVID protocols from hand sanitizer being supplied to masks being worn, by all, while inside were in place. Class was fun, efficient and informative. The candles were set and solidified about 2 hours after the class and ready for pickup. There are lots of wonderful items and candles for sale even when not attending a class. I purchased a few more candles and know I'll return to purchase more. read more

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I visited KSM Candle Co. on Saturday as a Valentines Day activity with my fiancé. It was a cute & fun experience. The instructors walk you through each step of the candle-making process and it is fairly simple. The hardest (and most fun) part is creating a scent for your candle. After you choose your scent and put your candle together, you can come back and pick up your finished candle after 2 hours. We came back the next day and our candles were wrapped and ready for us. I recommend KSM for dates and outings with friends or family. The icing on the cake is that it is black-owned =). read more

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Received a holiday gift from a coworker who picked Knits, Soy and Metal because they saw how near and dear KSM is to the Baltimore community. Wow, did they nail this gift (insert heart eyes emoji) The package was packed securely, with the candle wrapped in layers of paper and surrounded by peanuts. I excitedly dug through the layers and unwrapped a beautiful glass soy candle. The no. 74 merlot scent is sweet, yet sophisticated and perfect for a wind-down evening with the lights dimmed, and dare I say, glass of wine? I love the gold details of the candle and the simple label boasting KSM and Baltimore. So happy with this gift! read more

ONE of the best candle making classes I have been to. Let's start with location! It is a little tucked away in Clipper mill but is in the same buliding as La Cuchara. This company is black owned and women owned! The owners were so welcoming and have created a beautiful space. They not only sell candles but also other self care items they would make the perfect gift for anyone! The class started promptly and was lead perfectly. The sit up was really nice and easy to follow. The class last about an hour and you are able to bring your own drinks if you like. There are 31 scents to choose from which was really pleasant. The candles that you make are soy which are great for the environment. I have taken a few candle making classes and this was one of my favorites by how it was lead. It was nice to be able to mix your own wax etc. I am already planing my next visit. This could make the bored ect place for a valentines/ Galentines date, birthday party or just for fun! read more

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This is the loveliest store up in woodberry. I stopped in for the candle making class. The owner was so helpful and interesting. She led the course and provided a lot of instruction on which scents would blend well together. Take some time to look through the shop because there are many cute artisan selections that would make for thoughtful gifts for anyone in your life especially if they appreciate being cozy inside read more

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We were able to make reservations online. The location is kind of hidden but in an industrial area near the railroad tracks and a restaurant. The hostess and presented were very knowledgeable about candles, scents and candle making. This was a group class and they were ready for us upon arrival. You are offered all the tools you need and plentiful scents to choose from to make the best selection for yourself. They even offer a tip if you are overwhelmed by the scents. The place is very clean inside including the restroom. The store is stocked with plenty of candles, incnense, candle products, African American diverse small products. I enjoyed the walk through of candle making with this company and I am excited about my new candle. They offer three classes in a day and we were at the last class at 5pm. I would suggest if you want to get your candle on the same day as your class, you should attend the early class as you have to leave your candle so that it can solidify and be ready. They even provide you with a cute label for your candle. If you are unable to pick up your candle, they offer a variety of different options for pickup even shipping for $7 dollars. Any items you purchase you are offered 15% off as a part of attending the class. This place is woman and African American owned. Kudos to these women! They have an instagram page at ksmcandleco. read more

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Wow! Just wow. We set up an appointment to create candles. The establishment recommended you come a little early before your scheduled visit. While you wait, you can look at items that are available for purchase, such as puns, stickers, candles, etc. My group was able to come in and create our own candles. We had numerous essential oils we were able to smell. Using the litmus paper at our table, we placed our favorites scents on the paper. Making sure to write the names on the paper, we were able to add other oils to find our favorite scent. Next, came the heating of the wax and then the stirring. We then added our individually created scents and placed the mixture in our candle jar. Last, Letta, placed our creations in water and we waited for the candles to cool. Letta was wonderful with her instructions and explanations regarding the candle making process. I would highly recommend KSM Candle Co. to anyone looking for a fun excurision, as well as to anyone who is a lover of candles. read more

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I had my birthday party at KSM earlier this afternoon, and it was so much fun! I can't say enough about the experience. The space is warm and inviting, and so are the staff. Every step of the candle making process was explained in an easily understandable way, and the instructor was engaging and inviting. I've been buying candles from KSM for a long time, and am happy I finally booked a candle making experience. I can not wait to pick up our candles! read more

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Whenever I'm in the need of scented candles, KSM is my first choice. The team members have always been helpful and suggestions have yet to be disappointing. Even had the opportunity to participate in a candle making class and was pleasantly surprised at the basic candle burning information of which I was unaware. They remain high on my "go to" list. read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

One word- AWESOME! My first time at this location was a birthday celebration for my ggf Jada. It was about 14 of us. Letta- the owner of this beautiful establishment leads us in making a soy candle. I have never made a soy candle before. She made it very easy to do. We were able to pick our own scents after testing several scents along with the lesson. I decided to mix lemongrass and eucalyptus mint together. I added a few dashes of lavender too. Amazing! It seemed strong when I made it. It ended up not being strong when I burned my candle. I also made two other purchases during this visits. I surely plan to return for a date night with hubby! Keep up the great work Letta! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. It smells divine and the candle making worships are fun for the family, friends, or date night. I found this Black owned business in Buy Black Networking Baltimore. read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Had a blast at a candle making class last month. Letta is such a doll! I originally learned about her business at a Yelp event and wanted to go as a Galentine's day treat with my girls. It's a small set up just enough room for 5 people at the candle making bar. The process was really simple and you can mix your own scent from a great selection. At the end she gave us tips on how to properly burn or new candles. I just love supporting local, black-woman owned businesses especially when their products are unique and great quality. Can't wait to go back for another class! P.S. It's BYOB read more

Ksm Candle - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wonderful experience from booking to taking our candles home. Letta, the shop owner, has such a beautiful spirit and emits good, honest vibes. I learned the best ways to care for my candles and some tips on how to discover the scent I desire. This modest shop has so much to offer. There are all natural deodorants, soaps, body butters, creams, face masks, scrubs and beautiful trinkets available for purchase. It was nice having the adjacent shop to look around in as well. I look forward to visiting again in the near future. read more

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This place was amazing!! My sisters and I really enjoyed making our candles and enjoyed the atmosphere of this store. Letta was so friendly, personable, and engaged in great conversation with us. The process was very simple and fun. There were about 20+ different scents in front of us and we were able to mix and match different scents together and once we found the pair we loved we used that to make our candles. This is also a BYOB so we enjoyed our wine, great conversation and nice Neo-soul music all while making our candles. If you are ever in that area check out the candle making class. She also has candles already made available for purchase. read more

Ksm Candle - I purchased this candle in addition to the one I made. Loved this scent - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I absolutely love this place! I have done two in person candle workshops now and two at home over Covid and this place is truly a hidden gem of Baltimore. The owner is passionate and knowledgeable about soy candles and the best part about the workshop is learning from her. I also really love that you can create your own scent in the class. There are so many different combos you can choose from and it makes for a really fun afternoon. Definitely try this place out! read more

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OMG- such great products! The hand-poured soy candles burn slow and smell amazing-- just one candle scents my entire first floor! I also love the room sprays for my car-- way better than those silly little tree air fresheners! Citronella is my jam for my backyard/deck; both the incense and candles keep the mosquitos away AND smell fantastic. :) read more

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The candles are scentless and small in size. The experience was cool, but it's was not worth $40 at all. read more

Ksm Candle - My friend had the same experience with her candle having no scent - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've been a fan of KMS for a few years now. I originally purchased their candles from Keeper's Vintage and was thrilled to learn they'd expanded and now offer candle making workshops. A few weeks ago, a friend and I attended a Sunday afternoon workshop and we both had a great experience! Will continue to support read more

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Visited a nice outdoor market on Sunday which was adjacent to this location. I wasn't greeted while in the store as others were... ?? But nonetheless the lady at the counter when I went to check out was very nice and talked to me at that time and asked if I had any questions. There were alot of candle scents in different sizes and other meditative items for purchasing. I purchased the scent Pomelo. It immediately reminded me of a spa in Mexico, a state of relaxation, beauty and joy. I am very interested in taking a class very soon! read more

Ksm Candle - Smells like a sweet vacation :) - Gift Shops Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I just adore this shop. A friend of mine suggested the candle making workshop for our Galentines outing. The shop is attached to a vintage shop and browsing both shops before the workshop would get me in trouble. I found so many things that I would love to buy. Letta is so sweet and knows all the great scent combinations needed to make amazing smelling candles. The candle making workshop was a lot of fun and I have been burning my candle since i made it. Cant wait to go back and make more and even by a few pre made ones. read more

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