Project 01
Lollipops (easiest first project)
This is the beginner win. You need a mold, sticks, coating, and simple bags. The process is fast, and the result looks party-ready.
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Since 1972
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies has helped Culver City candy makers for more than 50 years.
Candy making supplies near me, answer first
Yes, you can get everything for candy projects in one Culver City stop.
If you are making lollipops, chocolate covered Oreos, cocoa bombs, or candy boxes for an event, come to Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies. You can compare molds in person, match colors fast, and leave with the full setup before you hop on the 405.
Typical starter prices in store
Candy melts are usually around $4-6, most standard molds are around $4-5, lollipop sticks are around $3, and candy colors are around $3-4.
Pick your project, then grab the exact supplies
Most first trips fail for one reason: people buy one item and forget two others. This layout is by project, not by random aisle.
Project 02
Chocolate covered Oreos
Use a mold that releases cleanly and coating that sets with a nice snap. This is a strong seller for birthdays and thank-you boxes.
Project 03
Cocoa bombs and molded chocolates
If the shell detail matters, look at mold depth in person. You can touch the mold wall and avoid the online size-guess game.
Project 04
Candy boxes for events
For birthdays, showers, and team events, number molds plus color-match coating gives clean themed boxes without overthinking it.
First time making candy?
Start with lollipops. It is the easiest path to a clean result on your first try. You can do a small batch, see fast results, and build confidence before bigger molds.
- Step 1: Pick one mold and one coating color.
- Step 2: Grab sticks and bags at the same time.
- Step 3: Make one test batch, then finish the rest.
If you are unsure where to start, call and say, "I am brand new." We will point you to an easy first setup.
What the finished candy can look like
These glossy bonbons come from polycarbonate-style molds and good temper control. You can get close to this look with the right mold choice and shelf-ready coating.
Why in-store beats Amazon for candy projects
Touch molds before you buy
You can see cavity depth and rigidity in real life, not guess from a product thumbnail.
Get project guidance at the counter
Tell us what you are making, and we will help you pick the right mold, coating, and packaging.
One-stop pickup today
Molds, sticks, coating, and bags in one trip, no split shipments and no delayed boxes.
Local trust, right on Washington Blvd
Gloria's Cake and Candy Supplies has served Culver City since 1972. If your event is this week, skip shipping uncertainty and come build your list in person.
Common questions
These are the candy-counter questions we hear most from first-timers and from people trying to finish the project in one trip.
Do you sell candy melts and chocolate coating in store?
Yes. We carry Mercken's coating in multiple colors, plus molds, sticks, and packaging. If you need a specific color before you drive over, call first and we can confirm it.
What is the difference between a chocolate mold and a candy mold?
In everyday customer talk, people mean the same aisle most of the time. The bigger decision is usually rigid vs silicone, plus the cavity shape and depth. Our chocolate molds guide covers that in plain English.
What do I need for cake pops besides the stick?
You usually need coating, sticks, and a bag or wrapper if they are going to travel. If you are dipping pretzels or rods instead, longer bags tend to make life easier than standard favor bags.
Can I pick everything up the same day?
Usually yes, during store hours. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM. For a specific item or color, call ahead and we can tell you whether it is on the shelf before you come over.