The Candle Fairy is a shop where you can experience making original candles by hand.
In March 2017, the "CandleWorld Antenna Shop" at Kurashiki Ivy Square, which had been in business for 12 years, closed down, and in February 2018, the shop opened continuing the "Handmade Candle Experience".
This candle shop is loved by repeat customers who come from outside the prefecture every year.
The one and only original candle in the world makes a perfect souvenir for all ages.
The " Okayama Singing Child Suzuchan," who is active in performances and commercials centered around Okayama, challenged herself to make an original candle!
Let me introduce the candle experience filled with smiles.
Choose from over 30 types of menus! Handmade candle experience
Upon entering Candle Fairy, you will find a shelf displaying the Handmade Experience Menu of the Month right in front of you.
The handmade candle experience course consists of the following four types.
| Course Name | Price (including tax) | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| A Course | 1,500 yen | Aroma Mosaic Glass Candle |
| B Course | 2,000 yen | DECO Parfait Candle |
| C Course | 2,000 yen | Figure Candle |
| D Course | 2,500 yen | Figure Candle (DX) |
Time required: 30-50 minutes
There are standard menus and seasonal limited menus, and the candles you can choose will change depending on the time of your visit.
Choosing one candle to make from so many options is quite a challenge!
They are all wonderful, and even Suzuchan is having a hard time deciding...
"The demon is nice, but the boar just for 2019 is also cute..."
The photos were taken in January 2019
After about 20 minutes of deliberation, I decided on the fairy candle!
In the handmade candle experience, you will create your own original candle based on the menu you selected.
"What kind of candle should I make?"
Making the candle is very simple.
The wax, which is the material, can be easily shaped with the warmth of your hands.
You warm the small pieces of wax in various colors with the warmth of your hands and create decorations like the examples.
The decoration menu is really cute.
You attach the wax that you warmed with the warmth of your hands to the base candle, decorating it.
The staff will assist you at each step, so you can feel secure if you don't understand something.
Cute candles are being created one after another.
With just the warmth of your hands, you can create such wonderful candles.
"Almost done...!"
I concentrate on attaching the wax.
The decoration is complete!!
The candy being licked is so cute.
Now, let's move on to the finishing touches.
To ensure the decorations do not come off, the staff will coat the entire piece with liquid wax.
They will also coat the top part of the work thoroughly.
The wax cools and hardens quickly, so you can touch it right after coating.
The one and only original candle in the world is complete!
Since the experience course had an hour, I was able to take my time and make it carefully.
Let's ask Suzuchan for her impressions right after the experience.
It seems like it was really fun.
The handmade candle experience, which can be made just with the warmth of your hands, was easy to do and could be enjoyed with peace of mind.
The finished products are cute to display as interior decor, and making them as a memory of your visit to the Bikan Historical Area is also recommended.
Also, it seems that many people come to create memories for special occasions.
The interior of Candle Fairy is filled with over 200 types of original candles!
At Candle Fairy, you can not only experience making candles but also purchase them, so you can easily drop by.
All products are one-of-a-kind. You can enjoy different expressions in each candle.
In addition to candles, small wax room fragrances and other miscellaneous goods were also for sale.
The room fragrance is a popular product from Pegasus Candle, and many people purchase it after the experience.
In the latter part of the article, we asked the owner of Candle Fairy, Inoue Masao, about the past and future of Candle Fairy.
- Model: Okayama Singing Child Suzuchan
- Photography: Yoshino Nako
Candle Fairy Data
| Name | Candle Fairy |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-18-6 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-454-4505 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Last acceptance for handmade candle experience is until 4:00 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Tuesday, Wednesday |
| Payment Methods |
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| Website | Candle Fairy |
I was looking forward to making candles since I was at school!
It was so much fun! I enjoyed being able to do even the small details.
I didn't think there would be so many types to choose from! There were so many that I was confused.
I'm glad I decided on the fairy! Next time, I want to make a boar!