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    Lanterne Candle Lab

    4.8 (122 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sarah A.

    Super cute place. Very organized and it was easy to follow step by step how to make your own candle. They have a variety of scents and vessels for you to choose from. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to make your candle, plus an additional hour to cool and set. So you can just go explore chinatown, grab some bbt/food and then come back! The owner is a sweetheart too!

    We made candles today!! The steps were surprisingly simple and the staff was super helpful. We had such a good time!! You can select up to two scents from so many. My favorite part is their refill program. There's something really satisfying about reusing the same vessel and giving it a new life each time.

    So many scents
    Christine L.

    Such a fun experience! Came here for a girls night recently and had a blast! I love that the fragrance lineup includes more Asian-inspired scents (matcha, boba, lychee etc), in addition to classics like citrus, floral, and cashmere. Honestly all the scents smell amazing, and there are so many so come with an idea of what you like! It's a self-paced experience, but the staff are there to help if you need it. You can combine up to 2 scents to make your candle, and have a chance to sniff them side-by-side before deciding. The vessels are also so pretty, and you can decorate your candle at the end with flowers or glitter. After making your candle it takes about an hour to set, so go grab food in Chinatown while you're waiting! This place is also BYOB.

    Yvonne D.

    Booked ahead of time & Took my mom here during Mother's Day weekend! I've been to another candle making place but this one was better! I love that it is self guided. The Host was readily available for any and all questions you had. They had a large variety of scents and vessels for your candle. It is byob so we brought those little mini bottles of wine! Great value and experience for the price.

    Glitter station
    Alyssa E.

    My boyfriend and I had the best time celebrating our anniversary making custom candles at Lanterne! It was easy to reserve a spot, and upon arrival everything was set up and ready for us to start. All the steps were clearly laid out for us on cards at our table, and all of the necessary materials were there as well. It was super easy to follow the instructions and there was someone there to guide us the whole way through. My favorite is how customizable everything is. You select your vessel, up to two scents to blend, and can even add flower petals/glitter and make your own label. It takes about an hour for the candle to be set and packaged after you're done, so we just ate lunch and it was ready by the time we came back. So excited to come back next time with some friends!

    Wendy B.

    When I first saw the place I was wondering if I'm gonna make lantern or candle. Such a fun establishment and experience. It's not too complicated and the instruction is clear. Love that you can pick your own scent and mix your own. I'd love to try to mix more scent next time. The founder (didn't get her name) is super nice. Definitely recommend and want to come back again already!

    Shanita M.

    Omg....what a hidden gem. I wanted to book a candle making experience for my friend and I. I actually booked this spot by mistake, and it was the best mistake I could make. It is located in the middle of Chinatown. Very modern and sleek interior. When we arrived, we were greeted and seated and explained the process from start to finish. We were given room and time to explore the different sents and color vessels we would use to create our candle. Once we began, the owner was very patient and helped to ensure that we left with the perfect candle. I not only enjoyed the experience BUT the candle is really good. I would recommend this for a girls' night out....date night...and even with older kids. I personally will be going back.

    Candle right after wax was poured - added glitter to the top
    Lindsay S.

    My friend took me here this past weekend as a birthday gift and had such a great time! We showed up for our reservation at 12pm and it is very much a do on your own experience. When we came we got to choose what table we set at with all of the materials already laid out and on your table are step-by-step instructions on what to do. The worker came around during the steps where we needed wax/finishing up, and was super helpful! There are so many vessels and scents to choose from and you're able to mix up to two scents together! Very fun experience overall took about 20 minutes but then once you finish, you have to give the candles about 2 hours to dry so perfect time to walk around or grab a bite to eat! Very fun date, birthday, casual idea and would definitely come back!

    Andrea S.

    I enjoyed the experience of making my own candle! From choosing from a variety of colors for the candle holder, picking two scents, easy to follow self-guided instructions, to picking up the candle an hour later, the process was smooth and enjoyable! The price is $50 total which is pricey but normal for New York.

    Make your own candle!
    Karina A.

    This place was super cute and great place to hold an event! The owner was super helpful and super nice! It was a great experience you were able to make your own candle with two different scents and choose your own vessel. There was a scent for everybody! I enjoyed that you could make your candle at your own pace, they displayed photos of instructions on each table so it was dummy proof! Of course the owner was there if you needed help. I would 10/10 go here again!

    Ashley D.

    Such a cute and fun experience! It is exciting to pick your own scents, candle vessel, and make your own label and decoration. The candle making experience was so enjoyable. The owner was very sweet and I liked how we were able to go at our own pace for everything. This is such a good idea for a birthday celebration, date, or activity for to do with friends. I highly recommend this experience!

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    Ashley D.

    Let me start off by saying how accommodating they were. My friend and I had an appointment the weekend of the horrible flood. All flights were canceled. They allowed us to reschedule two months later until she was able to get back to the city. Without fees or any issues. I truly appreciate the flexibility. Not only was it gorgeous inside but our instructor (Trish or Trisha) was well spoken and explained the entire process clearly. I liked how it was personalized and not a group class. The scent selections were great and the candles came out beautiful. Fifty bucks well spent. I def recommend for a cute night out or a birthday.

    Jennifer G.

    I couldn't be happier with my decision to come here for my dear friend's birthday who loves candles! This spot earns its 5 stars. Most def a high quality product and experience (oils, materials, presentation) so worth the $$. Warm and inviting, super cozy inside. You're equipped with everything you need and I love that it is self paced as having someone guide can be anxiety producing for me. The help was there when I needed it! Staff is so awesome, don't change. Amy is a sweetheart - thanks Amy! I'll be back :)

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    You select your vessel, up to two scents to blend, and can even add flower petals/glitter and make your own label.

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