I went to college/lived in Lawrence in the early 1990's. My friends and I would buy drippy multi-colored tapers and use beer bottles as holders. I was back for a visit over the weekend and had the opportunity to take a class. If you love candles, I recommend the experience. I really enjoyed the class. Overall customer service is top notch. Seeing the evolution of this family business is so cool! Of course, I came home with a great selection of purchases! read more

What an amazing store and learning the history of the store and how everything is all handmade. This store is absolute beautiful and these people are true artists to their crafts. Overall this store is clean, the prices are fair, the imagination of ideas is endless here with their selection. Great selection of seasonal gifts! read more

Waxman Candles - Candle Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I live in Wichita, but I try to purchase all of my candles from Waxman Candles. They are the best on the market scent and quality wise. The employees are always so thoughtful and kind, even when purchasing online, they have a way of making me feel valued and appreciated. I have sent their candles on to our family in Ireland and the locals in their village always go on and on about THE famous candles from Kansas and ask me to bring some over whenever I visit. I highly recommend this business and their wonderful products. I always support small and local because of the personalization and quality. This is a great company. read more

I was new in town and was checking this place out with a friend during Christmas and wow, an absolutely beautiful place. Watch out though, cause if you love anything artsy, you would most likely spend 30+ mins there just to browse around. Beautifully crafted candles, ceramics and diffusers. This place is pricey though - but great quality products read more

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Did a make your own candle session with my grand daughter. It was a lot of fun, Ryder from Waxman is very knowledgeable about candle making and I love the fact that this is a family business and they've been doing it for generations! They also sell their beautiful candles in the store to o, so don't forget to grab a few of those. If you do a candle making session, adds on the tapers so you can learn to dip them! You won't ever be sorry visiting this place. read more

Waxman Candles - These are the candles I made, cranberry Cinnamon scent and cranberry color - Candle Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Waxman Candles, helping set the mood since 1970 for those times that, well, didn't need much help and would have happened anyway, but a candle makes it seem like it might have had something to do with it. Who am I to argue? Need an olfactory reminder of the hippie chick from your college days with the 60s VW Van (patchouli, sandalwood)? Check. Long for the smell of Christmas in August (pine, cinnamon-spice, eggnog)? Check. You get the idea. They have about everything... more daunting than shopping for cat food at Dillon's. Sooo many choices. Waxman's is a Lawrence original. One of the 4-5 places someone visiting town for the first time should stop along with Free State Brewery, a concert or art movie at Liberty Hall, Spencer Museum of Art and Allen Fieldhouse to name a few. Locally produced, their candles are shipped all over the world to do their magic (what we already hinted at). OK, OK they also make their way to weddings, Hanukkah, birthdays, fancy and ordinary dinners, miscellaneous vigils, dorm rooms, apartments, homes, etc. It's not ALL just about what you were thinking, but you were thinking that was all I was writing about, right? I even know of one that burned the house down next door to me but that was the candle owners' fault, not Waxman. Seriously, this place is just great, and you cannot go wrong giving someone a candle for about any occasion. Couple of them sitting under my tree right now and the missus will be pleased to unwrap them. We will enjoy many fine meals basking in its glow. Thank you, Waxman. read more

Anyone new to Lawrence or visiting MUST come to Waxman's--it's a local landmark as far as I'm concerned! Their handmade candles come in a ton of fun scents and styles you won't find other places. And yes, because they are made in-house, they cost more than your typical retail candle, but it's so worth it. I particularly like their triple-strength candles in a tin because they are small and pack a punch. read more

This place is just impressive. It's way cooler than it seems like it could possibly be. We like candles but I wouldn't say we are fanatics. Waxman imagined every possible kind of candle one could want and then made it. Need a candle shaped as a pile of wheat? Got it. Need triple the strength? Got it. Need beeswax candles? Got it. Need a candle shaped like a woman in a bikini? Got it. It's not just about the variety, though. The quality is unmatched! The staff were very helpful and walked us through everything we could need to know about their process and even showed us to their eclectic clearance section. The clove votive we got has been really wonderful and I'm excited to come back for more. You will spend more by coming here, that's undeniable, but they have the soul to back it up. read more

This is a whimsical, hippie candle store not for the conservative or faint of heart. Waxman puts it all out there, from genre defining candles, gender identifying candles (check out my pic of the male/female molds), or just sweet little shapes or styles. I love how you can see their workshop from the front of the store--just makes it feel like an open studio setting. Also, the people who work here are just as hip as the candles (as it ought to be!) and nice smelling too :) I loved how Waxman sells plain candles too that are more affordable, but just as nice. Sure, it seems cliche to give candles as gifts (it's always that backup gift option for if you don't know what to give someone), but these would definitely make somebody happy (even if you don't know them). read more

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Candles with varying degrees of scent strength, Waxman Candles is an awesome shop with unique offerings. My favorites are the triple power variety, which come in a metal can. I do wish they were a bit cheaper, or bigger for the price but you're getting bang for the buck! Favorite scents right now are amber, and "earthen." I also bought a Frankincense/Myrh pillar, regular strength candle but was less than impressed. It needed more of that incense scent to smell the way I wanted it to smell. I can't wait til it's fall and I can get the fall like scents (they do sell them all year, but I usually only want to smell pumpkin and apples and the like from October on). There is something for everyone here, by the way. A great place to go for gifts, as although "everyone loves a Yankee Candle," I think the offerings from Waxman are more impressive and the only other place you can get these besides Lawrence is in Chicago! read more

Such a cool, funly, little store. Ok not so little bit def cool. They make their candles there and have been doing so for like 40 years. It's def worth stopping in should you happen to be in Lawrence. They are super friendly and carry sooo many scents. Do check it out. They also ship in case you live too far. read more

I was impressed with the art and commitment of Waxman Bob. His story is an inspiration to all of us. He has many scented candles and different prices and samples for sale. I highly recomend this vist store. read more

Waxman Candles - Candle Stores Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

The first whiff of Waxman Candles starts the soundtrack of the Indigo Girls playing in my head! It's like traveling down the patchouli highway with hints of amber and sandalwood riding shotgun. It brings a nice calm over me and a smile to my face, I love this place. Back in college, every semester I spent a good portion of my student loan money at this store (the rest on cigarettes, music and cheap booze). Isn't that what student loan money is for? Anyway, no matter how many years have passed since I was in college, this place and it's smell can take me right back to that specific time of my life. The candles are a top notch locally made product. The scents are varied making it easy for every scent type to be satisfied. They seem to be made with high quality natural fragrances. Nothing smells chemically or synthetic and I'm never left with a headache. They are pricier than many candle lines, but I'm fine paying the extra money to have a good quality locally made product. My only complaint about Waxman is that all the other (non-candle) product hasn't changed for years. The look of the accessories seem dated because they are dated. I appreciate a store having a strong aesthetic, but it also needs to stay current and offer something new to keep people excited to come back. The scents and quality of the candles certainly do, I just wish everything else lining the shelves did too. read more

Really unique candle store. Creative and functional designs of candle, holders, etc.... A bit pricey, but it's a great place for gifts. read more

There are candles, and there are Waxman candles. For great smelling, cool looking candles, nobody beats this Lawrence landmark. Waxman has moved around, but their reputation for great candles has remained steady. The hardest thing about Waxman Candles is burning them! I have a Jayhawk candle and a cool winter scene sphere both of which are from there that I've never had the heart to light. Luckily Waxman also sells plain-looking scented candles that you can burn with no remorse. read more

C'mon Baby LITE MY FIRE! This is an oldie but goodie! Waxman has been around since when way back in the day when I was getting my Master's and the music hits of the 80's were top 40 not nostalgia! Memories! If someone had a few empty bottles of lambrusco with multi-colored wax running down its sides - you knew they bought their tapers at Waxman! Well anything by New Order is now a golden oldies and played on your parents radio station; the lambrusco candle holders long ago thrown away in the recycle bin and the Waxman - is burning on! Great, just simply great candles!!! Long lasting sweet scents, multi variety of sizes -- and open to mail order!! Light up your life - where ever you are - with Waxman! www.waxmancandles.com read more

A Lawrence institution that truly tantalizes the aesthetic senses. Whenever I need to purchase a gift or need a little retail therapy this is one of my first stops. Handmade candles are their specialty but I also adore their eclectic mix of house and garden accents. The employee turnover is atypical of most downtown retailers in that the same beautiful faces have been there year after year to assist me in with gift wrap & such. Support local and throw out all of your Yankee candles. Being unique is easy when shopping at Waxman! read more

This place keeps me coming back to Lawrence, although there are plenty of reasons to go. I discovered this place when my sister was attending KU and have been addicted ever since. They make a quality product. Scented, double scented, unscented, tapered, votive, pillar......You can even bring in a container and they will fill it with a candle. I have had pillars custom poured and they turned out great. While not the cheapest, in this case you get what you pay for. If you don't live in Lawrence, it is worth the trip. read more

Waxman candles is a unique shop that you can only find in places like Lawrence and Mass Street. Their candles are very fragrant and make great gifts or a wonderful splurge for yourself. Bottom line, I love supporting local and inhouse made products like the candles at Waxmans! read more

LOVE Waxman Candles!! I've been a fan since my KU days (longer ago than I'll admit)... this is definitely one of my "happy places" - I've been known to make the drive from KC after a challenging work day, for some Waxman retail therapy! My new favorite scent is Wave the Wheat - it just smells like home/Lawrence/college days... I've also become hooked on Waxman Ceramics - I've refilled the Wilderness ceramics and have ceramic votive holders all over my house. My wish list has grown with all the gorgeous pieces on top of all the yummy candles! read more

This place has the finest candles made by hand I have encountered worldwide! I used to live in Lawrence and would love to shop here for all my candle needs. They do it all and cater to custom orders. Their candles pack the most scent even when they're not lit! I think I might need to purchase some via their web site since it's been far too long I've had the wonderful experience of enjoying these. Waxman is highly recommended in my book. Now if I could only find a comparable place here in NYC... read more

We LOVE Waxman. Boyfriend and I wandered in a couple of years ago on one of those beautiful spring days where you can while away an entire day walking up and down Massachusetts Street without even noticing the time go by. Both of us like scented candles (and with eight smelly pets, we pretty much NEED them!), so we decided to stop in to see what they had to offer. Oh. My. Gosh. First of all, their specialty molded candles couldn't be cuter. Wax Jayhawks, realistic animals and birds, and special holiday offerings galore. They're way too pretty to burn! We were just in the other day and I absolutely fell in love with the pinecones (which smell JUST like a Christmas tree) and the little white snowballs that looked exactly like they'd been scooped up in a handfull and pressed together with a pair of wooly mittens. Seriously, they're just adorable. Then there are their scents. They have something for everyone. Boyfriend is in love with their amber scent, which has a sweet, spicy aroma that makes our whole house smell amazing. I'm a fan of the nag champa, which is easily my favorite scent in general but hard to find elsewhere in anything but incense (which I don't mind, being a tree-hugging, granola-eating hippie, but Boyfriend isn't so keen on the smoky smell that goes along with it). In addition to traditional pillars and votives, they also have triple-strength candles in metal tins that fill a room with scent in half the time, as well as oil burners, diffusers, and little wax tarts that work perfectly in a wax warmer like the kind you can get from Scentsy. They may not be cheap candles, but after getting scents here, I'm reluctant to go anywhere else. You might be paying more, but you're getting your money's worth AND supporting the local economy. Win-win! read more

I remember when Waxman was in a small store! Their candles are strong, a little pricey but they are made in house which to me is a lot better then a big retail chain. I absolutely LOVE their Ribbon Candles which I think they have stopped making :( I wish they would also make more of their shapes /artistic canldes (example the Jayhawk candles, etc) read more

I was fortunate enough to have a local give me a quick tour of downtown Lawrence and take me to Waxman. I have to say I haven't seen a place quite like this one. Especially in regards to the detail of the candle pieces. I purchased a hedgehog as it really caught my eye. Staff was very friendly! Would buy again. read more

I really like Waxman candles, I think the rest of the reviews pretty much say everything in terms of availability/ambiance etc. I guess my reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is I often cannot find something I want. I go in there eager to spend money and then there are no candles that I love. Yesterday I did find something for a Christmas gift exchange, but it was pretty non-specific. My Dad was looking for a lighthouse candle for a fanatic friend (I know - small chance) and they didn't have it and didn't think they could make it. They also have a Waxman in Chicago. It makes me happy to have a little bit of Lawrence in Illinois! I still really like Waxman, just holding off on the 5 stars read more

Wonderful. Great customer service, an immense selection, housemade scents and candles, and very hip. I was particularly impressed with the level of knowledge from the customer service associate (Curtis)- he was a delight and helped me set up my Valentine's Day. Highly recommend. read more

Just love this place. It is one of those must go to places if you live in lawrence or if you are visiting lawrence....basically it is a must go for everyone. Great gifts for yourself or someone else! read more

Waxman is amazing. Growing up in Lawrence, I've been there a thousands times and have really taken it for granted. I brought my grandmother in to get some taper candles and the cheery [but not too 'uppity''] guy working came up to us and asked immediately how he could help and offered a lot of great suggestions as we shopped around. They didn't have the exact candles my grandmother wanted, but we only had to wait about fifteen minutes for six candles to be made up and dried, it was fantastic. Aside from the excellent service, the scents and creative shapes that waxman employs are out of this world. I've been buying their votives for probably ten years and they are insanely inexpensive for their quality. Waxman is a great place to not only pick up specific candles for candelabras and dining room sets, but to pick up unique and memorable gifts for friends and family. read more

Great local candle store. Love the double strength scented candles.

i have bought some of the best candles from waxman. very aromatic, slow-burning and long-lasting. lots of scents to choose from and they are handmade. also lots of cute candle holders and home decor there. when i lived in kansas i would get my incense from there. love the smell of the place. and the location is great! read more

A hidden gem in the heart of downtown lawrence. This old school candle factory boasts some pretty original products perfect for mothers day. The building has a kind of creepy vibe to it though, and I have read articles in the past about it being haunted......... Test your luck, pretty cool place to visit, even if you're not in the market for a new candle. read more

I cannot agree heartily enough with the first reviewer- Waxman candles are THE BEST. I moved away from Lawrence after college, but have since been using their website to shop for my candles- they are simply the best candles. ever. in the world. period. My favorite is the prairie flower pillar candles- they smell amazing and have actual pressed flowers visible on the outside of the candle. Their seasonal candles are gorgeous, as are the multi-layered candles. A trip to Waxman is definitely worth it if you're in the area! read more

These candles are awesome. You have your pick: decorative or sented. Either type that you love, you'll find something incredible here. The ONLY downside is the price. I cannot buy everything I want in there! read more

I don't know how they do it, but Waxman sells the best smelling candles ANYWHERE (and I've sniffed my share, believe me!) They have a rotating collection of votives, of course, but they also make fantastic and funky candles, too - twisted, melted, and shaped in every form imaginable. You can spend an hour just smelling stuff, easy. The hard part will be deciding which scents you like best! Highly recommended, but beware: once you start, you'll be hooked. read more

I'm not even a candle person and I love this place. The candles are amazing - they smell great and seem to last longer. There is an amazing variety also. The store caters to both the traditional and the funky. I'm also a fan of the candle holders because they are different - it's real creativity you won't find at your everyday home decor store. The staff is also great and really helpful. read more

I went to Waxman a couple months back and bought 5 of their votive candles during a season sale. I've burned 4 of them now, and my apartment has smelled great every time! All of my roommates have enjoyed them as well. My favorite of the 5 is Mayan! It has a musky, kind of masculine scent, but is great for multiple rooms. I'll definitely be visiting again to check out more Waxman products! read more

Beautiful, creative candles and accessories! I really unique place to get someone a gift.

I could not believe how amazing Waxman was! Not only did it smell great, they had an excellent and diverse selection, and their customer service was out of bounds! What a great little store! I will be back soon! read more

I love this store!! Great handmade candles at reasonable prices!! They have some of the best scents, and they actually last a long time when you burn them. They have everything you could ever want- candle holders, stands, decorations, you name it. Definitely a step up from any other candle store I've been to. I'd recommend this place to any candle lover read more

Absolutely love Waxman Candles! Excellent quality!! The only votive candles I buy! My favorite smell is Sexy.