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Mister OK's Essentials

5.0 (15 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Terrence M.

Candle Making Pros: Black Owned Black Owned Black Owned!! If you're lookong for a fun, safe, and an Inviting space to make candles please support!!! The essential oil used to make the candle ls smells amazing!! She also uses non-toxic wax, which is a major plus!!! Service is A1 and you get the bang for your buck! Fellas this is a great place to bring a date!!! Cons: None

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Lynn U.

This place is very cool and it's in the middle of a bunch of shops and places to eat in the Alberta district. Reservations can be made through event brite and it was super easy to check in Precious greeted me right away and while we waited for others to come in, I was able to walk around and check out the scents available for the candles There were about 10 different premixed essential oils you can choose from, you can pick one or mix them all, but only to a max of 15 grams. After you have your oil scents chosen, you pour some hot wax into your beaker and mix the two until well blended While it took a while for the wax to solidify, I was able to leave and go walk around the shops and we even had some brunch down the street What is cool is that the wax is free of the chemicals that make the name brand candles toxic. The wood wick is cool as well. It's about breathing in cleaner air and not toxins. The candle making was really fun and I enjoyed it!

Bennette I.

I attended a Yelp candle making event at Mister OK's Essentials and what can I say - it was a 10 out of 10! The owner, Precious is not only spirited and knowledgeable, she makes you feel like home whenever you step inside her store. The essential oil scents are AMAZING - you can find something that you absolutely love, guaranteed! The premise of the event was to mix essentials oil to create a one of kind candle scent. It was interactive and educational but also just really fun. The tables were gorgeously set up - you felt like a legit candle maker. You had to wait about 30 minutes until the candle set but this day was sunny and crisp so a few helpers took a walk around the neighborhood. So many cool stores, restaurants and hip boutiques. I'd recommend this experience !!!

Sara A.

Love the business, love the owner, love the vibe! Nestled in the heart of the Alberta Arts District is a cute little candle shop. The selection of quality oils is exceptional! We had so much fun blending our own unique scents and creating a beautiful candle to take home! Staff were very knowledgeable and professional, with a touch of humor. Prices were very reasonable for the experience and quality of candle you create. Highly recommend this place!

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Penny S.

What a great place to make your own custom candle! The proprietress, Precious, was delightful. She told us how the shop came about and why it is named Mister OK's (you'll have to ask her yourself!). We had lots of well-curated scents to mix and match to make our candles our own. Of all the scents, there wasn't one I didn't like! Good thing I had an idea in mind before I got there. She had just the thing to make my candle exactly what I wanted. Precious had clear, easy to follow instructions so that everyone in my session took home a perfect, professional-looking candle to enhance the ambiance of our homes. I like the simple elegance of the jars she provided as well. These candles will burn 60 hours! That's pretty impressive! Plus they are healthy for the home environment, using soy wax and a cedar wick. When your candle is finished you can take it back and start over again, with a small credit for reusing the jar. Give Mister OK's a try. You'll be glad you did!

Greg H.

Had the greatest time making a candle that I was able to take home! Precious was able to teach the class with ease and the whole experience was grounding. Definitely will be back again to try new scents for candles to make!

Tara R.

What a wonderful experience! Got the pleasure of attending a candle making class at Mr. OK'S Essentials. Precious, the owner, was super helpful, informative, and personable. The quality of the different scents and all the equipment used to create your own candle is outstanding.

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Carol P.

Great location, close to so many places to eat. Walk in. Quick to make a candle. Longest was choosing what sense we wanted to put in our candle. The kids who are in middle school, are able to do this independently and picked flavors they liked. I mixed two flavors and I love the different scents. 30 minute wait time for Kendall to set, good time to go out and eat at one of the local restaurants and then pick up the candles later. Hoping to do a birthday party here with the kids friends someday.

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I love my experience making a candle. It was so soothing. I can't wait to come back! I created an unforgettable scent.

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