I personally think the candles look a little strange with the colorful wax being subdued and bubbled around the paraffin wax. Candles took longer than expected to be ready for pickup. The owner is clearly overwhelmed and I think it has hindered his likely enjoyment of candle making. read more

Wax N Wix - Having a blast! skipping steps ;) - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Lake George, New York

We came to town for the Ice Castles and due to the warmer temperature the event was cancelled. While we were browsing the shops we stumbled upon this store. We walked in and were greeted by Jim. Jim was very welcoming and helpful. He made the experience worth it. He explained the steps and allowed us plenty of time to cut our wax and fill our canisters. May I add that what makes this worth the time and money is it's totally customizable! You are able to pick the shape of the candle as well as picking the scent of it (all reasonable prices). We had a fun time hanging with Jim especially after our plans got cancelled. Fun for all ages. If you're looking for a fun activity to do as a couple, or with family and friends, go visit Wax and Wix and make a candle. This shop also has homemade crafts and candles to buy if you are not feeling crafty. read more

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So much fun! Found this place in February and on our April trip to lake George we visited again! Great activity. Super fun. Dog friendly although we didn't bring our dogs. Very relaxing and great way to spend time chatting, we always bring some wine to sit and enjoy while we make some candles. Many shapes, colors and scents available to choose from. Will be back again next time we visit the lake. read more

We had the best time with Gabby and Bella! We loved making candles and can't wait to burn them. This place is awesome! You have to stop here when you are in town. read more

Wax N Wix - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Lake George, New York

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My boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday party here and we had SUCH a great time. They allowed us to bring in a cake and decorations. They did such a great job of describing the candle making process and making it fun. We all left with beautiful candles and we had fun in the process. I will certainly return! read more

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Although an interesting experience, I was very disappointed that I made an appt that was never communicated to staff. Upon arrival the staff member seemed annoyed, and acted overwhelmed. The store has I believe four tables and two were being used, we were accommodated but the interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. There wasn't much of a tutorial, which is fine but I would have preferred to understand the full process but I guess the staff was just too jostled with us. Overall it's an activity, don't expect much guidance, the pricing was fair and it's something a little different to do. read more

Love the staff and the product. We came here twice during our stay to Lake George. You can make a gorgeous candle to take home. Add a scent too! read more

My boyfriend and I were just about to leave the outlet mall until we walked past Wax N Wix! It looked like a cute place and we saw a sign about candle making so we walked in. Jim greeted us and immediately made us feel welcome! We decided to stay and make a candle and I'm so glad we did. We had an amazing time picking out our shape, colors and scent. If you haven't tried monkey farts you need to. It was an unexpected but great experience. read more

Been going for 10 years. Have made several candles, always come out great. Staff is always helpful and gives great information. Prices are great for what you get. Always something different every time. read more

Cool place, but need an adult on staff and not two teens. They were inappropriate in their behavior especially in front of a small child. Wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. read more

Had a great time here after the polar plunge! The owner is really friendly and made the process of designing our own candle a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere she's created. It was a fun, inexpensive activity, and at the end of it all we produced a beautiful candle which is currently the centerpiece on our dining room table. We're very happy and would definitely go back again. read more

Let me start by saying the place is cute, and by cute I mean small, and it is a fun activity! We did have fun here. Yes, we had to come back a second time because the place was full, but that wasn't a big deal. They only have around 4 tables to work at. Once we made reservations for later, and came back, there was room. So why the 3 star review? A few reasons. First, my daughter's candle was taken by another customer! You have to leave your candles to be finished by the owner after you design them. When you're away, anything can happen, including your losing what you made. I don't know if it was stolen or an honest mistake, but I tend to think it's the former since each candle is unique and you know what colors you used. So that was very disappointing after an hour or more of work, and you have nothing to show for it at the end of the day. I think the owner should do a better job of labeling each family's work. Second, the owner is there by himself and is overrun. He needs an assistant. He cannot help all the people at once and people are left helpless for a time. Third, the colors are very limited if you go towards the afternoon and later because the colors get used up, and the owner being so busy with the customers with no help, has no time to make more colors. So your color options get less and less the later you go. Overall, it is a fun activity for adults and kids alike, but learn the lessons from me, and hopefully you will leave with the products you made! read more

SUCH A GREAT PLACE! I love this shop and the owner. Her positivity and love for her job radiate onto our experience and we had such a nice time. It was truly a great activity. Tip: make a candle before dinner and after pick it up because it needs time to set in the mold read more

Wax N Wix - Candle I made Small Hexagon- 8.95$ Scent: Sea salt and lotus blossoms - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Lake George, New York

We had my daughter's 5th birthday party here, and the kids had a fantastic time! The owner was able to make everything run smoothly, including keeping track of the candle shape and scent for every kid! She's very friendly, and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The cost was very inexpensive and each kid got to go home with a really nice big scented candle. The parents and kids were thrilled. This is a fun activity for kids or adults. Choosing your own scent (there are lots of great ones), your own mold shape, and your own wax colors is really neat. We will go back again, definitely, and would love to have another party here as well. read more

This was a great experience for a rainy day. There are multiple sizes and shapes to make with all sorts of fragrances to add. We paid 9.50 with tax for a small round candle that had peach infused in it. This is great for kids and as a date for a couple. Her hours are good too. A must stop. read more

My fiancé found this place on TripAdvisor and we were amazed. The owner and staff are super helpful and attentive. You get to pick every piece of your candle from the size, shape, scent and color(s). It was super fun and easy to do and this is definitely a must if you come to the area! read more

So much fun today making candles. Easy activity and you end up with beautiful custom made candles that smell delicious and are much less expensive than the ones you buy in the store. Definitely will return! read more

Had a good time, the owner was very helpful. We will be back again tomorrow. Fun fun and inexpensive

Laura Ferris was very kind and helped all of us make our candles. They all turned out great and we loved it. It was a very enjoyable and knowledgeable experience. read more

This place is a total gem! Cozy relaxed environment where you can completely customize a high quality candle. It is conveniently located of the main strip on Montcalm street within walking distance of multiple bars and restaurants. Awesome activity on a rainy day or need to get out of the sun. The owners are great and extremely flexible going out of their way to accommodate our schedule. They are also happy to search for and order items which are not found in the store. Highly recommend!! read more

This was a great activity for that rainy afternoon in Lake George. The owner is very personable and made us feel very welcome. My two 14-year olds made cute candles- it was fun and they couldn't wait until the next day to see how they came out. Great choices in sizes, colors and scents! read more

making your own candles is a very rewarding and fun thing for you and the whole family to do on a visit to Lake George!!! You can get great gift ideas for family and friends form hand made jewelry and pot holders to wax covered scented teddy bears and candles all made by you or local artisans!!! i make sure to stop in every visit and never spend too much!!!! read more

i went here will a summer camp and my candele is as pretty as ever they have great seives and it is in expencive