Looking for candle shops in Traverse City? Below are 5 candle stores in and around Traverse City, MI — browse hand-poured candles, book a candle making class, or stock up on supplies. Providers listed in Traverse City focus on candle stores. Traverse City sits in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Other Michigan cities covered include Detroit, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek.
Ask about candle making classes, custom orders, or private events at Traverse City candle stores and studios.
We currently track 5 candle shops and makers serving Traverse City, MI in Grand Traverse County.
Handmade candles in Traverse City usually run $15-$40 depending on size, wax, and scent; soy and beeswax cost more than paraffin but burn cleaner and longer. Larger jars and gift sets run higher.
Many Traverse City listings also carry soy, beeswax, and scented candles, gifts, and candle-making supplies.
Handmade candles from Traverse City shops usually run $15 to $40 depending on size, wax, and scent. Soy and beeswax cost more than paraffin but burn cleaner and longer.
Soy, coconut, and beeswax burn cleaner and longer than paraffin and hold scent well. Many Traverse City makers use them, so ask what a shop pours.
It is usually a wick or wax-pool issue. Trim the wick to about a quarter inch and let the first burn melt the top edge to edge. A good shop can recommend the right size.
Many small makers offer custom scents, gift sets, and local pickup. Ask the shops above, as it is a common request for weddings and events.
Pour-your-own candle sessions in the Traverse City area typically run $35–$75 per person including your finished candle; private parties and larger vessels cost more. Most studios recommend booking ahead.
Soy and beeswax burn cleaner and slower and are popular at boutique Traverse City candle shops; paraffin holds strong scent throws at lower prices. Many local makers blend waxes — ask what they pour.
Most stores above carry hand-poured candles, seasonal scents, and gifts; many also host candle making workshops, refill programs, and custom or bulk orders for weddings and events in the Traverse City area.
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