There is something magical about lighting a candle. The warm glow instantly makes a room feel cozy, the fragrance fills the air with comforting memories, and suddenly you're in the mood for sweaters, football weekends, bonfires, pumpkin patches, and everything autumn.
This fall don't just buy a candle—create one that's uniquely yours.
At Painting with a Twist Indy, you can hand-pour your own premium soy candle and customize it with the fall fragrances you love most. Whether you prefer sweet pumpkin, warm spices, rich woods, or cozy bourbon notes, you'll leave with a candle that's made by you and smells exactly the way you want.
Why Candles Are the Heart of Fall
No other season is tied to scent quite like autumn. One flicker of a candle can transform your home into a warm, welcoming space and instantly set the mood for relaxing evenings, family gatherings, or quiet moments with a good book.
Our most-loved fall fragrances include:
Love more than one? You don't have to choose just one.
Fall is all about creating a feeling. Maybe it's the smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven, fresh apples from the orchard, a crackling campfire, or the rich scent of bourbon on a cool evening. With custom scent blending, you can recreate your favorite fall memories or invent a fragrance that's completely your own. Every time you light it, you'll be reminded of the season you love most.
Mix and match fragrances to create your own signature scent. Blend Pumpkin Soufflé with Cinnamon Broom for the smell of fresh-baked treats, pair Fall Orchard with Oakmoss & Amber for a walk through an autumn forest, or add Bourbon Tobacco for a warm, sophisticated finish. There are countless combinations, so every candle can be as unique as you are.
Why You'll Love Making Your Own Candle
We use clean-burning soy wax that's better for your home and the environment.
When you make a candle with us, you'll enjoy every step of the process.
- Choose from more than 20 premium fragrances.
- Blend scents to create your own custom fragrance.
- Hand-pour your own soy candle.
- Choose from a variety of jars.
- Create something beautiful that's both decorative and functional.
It's easy, creative, and you'll enjoy your handmade candle long after your visit.
Three Ways to Make a Candle
Friday Candle Happy Hour
Fridays are even better with Candle Happy Hour.
Pour your own custom candle, enjoy our slushy drink specials, and paint a personalized candle label while your candle cools. It's the perfect way to unwind after the week and create something you'll actually use all season long.
Look for our Candle Happy Hours on Fridays.
Pop-In & DIY Candle Making
Drop in during Pop-In & DIY and make your candle whenever it fits your schedule. No reservation is needed.
Candles take about 1½ hours to cool and set. While you wait, you can paint another project, paint a custom candle label, or simply come back later to pick it up.
More info on our Pop-In & DIY events.
Add a Candle to Any Paint Night
Already joining us for a painting class?
Simply add a candle to your reservation and enjoy two creative experiences in one visit. You'll leave with both your finished artwork and a custom fall candle that's ready to make your home feel extra cozy.
Check out our calendar for a fun fall event!
Perfect for the Season
Handmade candles also make thoughtful gifts for:
- Housewarming parties
- Birthdays
- Teachers
- Host gifts
- Thanksgiving gatherings
- Anyone who loves fall
Or simply keep it for yourself and enjoy your own custom fragrance all season long.
Ready to Bring Fall Home?
Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon, a unique date idea, a girls' outing, or simply want your house to smell like your favorite season, candle making is one of the coziest experiences you'll have this fall.
This fall, skip the store-bought candle and create one that's truly yours. Whether you stop in for Pop-In & DIY, add a candle to your next paint night, or join us for Friday Candle Happy Hour, you'll leave with more than a candle—you'll leave with the cozy feeling of fall in a jar.