Scented Candle Customization Guide

Candles, as an indispensable item in daily life, are one of those consumer products that never go out of style. They can be in different occasion, make a thoughtful and always welcomed gift for any receiver, are a wonderful addition to all types of home decor, and provide an unparalleled ambiance, so candle business is a good choice for a company & someone wanna have his/her own business. For anyone who wants to start selling their own brand of candles, there are a few things to consider when on the lookout for a private label candle supplier.

How to choose & talk with a candle supplier?

What should be prepared in advance?

What’s the MOQ to have private label candle?

What else should be noted?

Following is a brief flow instruction for your reference.

Through this instruction, you will know how to start to talk with a supplier and in each stage, what will u get and what need to provide.

Having private label candle, it is easy, but complex too. If u have a desired design in your heart or u know nothing about customization and just wanna have it. Usually customization includes container customization, logo/label sticker customization, scents customization, packaging customization and other accessories. U can customize them all or some of them or only one of them. No matter how is it, let us start and following details will make u clear.

How to choose a good container? How can I customize them?

Most of candle containers in the market are made of glass, ceramic, metal, cement and some other materials. Different materials with different pros and cons, the most important thing is the cost is in your budget.

• Ceramic Candle Jars
  • Ceramic candle jars are perfect for use in every luxurious, natural, or even hygienic application. They are functional for both basic and exotic designs.
  • Pros
    • These candle jars are durable and last long. Even after the candles burn out, ceramic containers can be repurposed as book-shelf decoration, storage containers, desk utensil holders, and even planters for succulents.
    • More design options in the market, for glass jars, most of them are round shape or square, for ceramic jars, lots different shapes and style for choice.
  • Cons
    • Unit price is higher than other material container like glass/cement/metal.
    • Heavy, it means the freight cost is higher.

• Glass Candle Jars
  • Glass candle containers are one of the commonly used jar types in candle making. Glass candle jars are usually in square or circular shapes with a balanced base bottom. There are different sizes for choice, 3oz, 5oz,6oz,7oz,8oz,10oz,12oz and so on.
  • Pros:
    • These glass candle jars are very strong and thick, you need not worry about your customers complaining about breakage.
    • Can be easily repurposed for other things because it is BPA-free and does not contain lead.
    • They are perfect for displaying candles on the shelf.
    • Cost is low.
    • MOQ to have specified color/logo is low, usually 500-1000pcs is acceptable.
  • Cons:
    • Glass candle jars are fragile, so should be treated with care.
    • MOQ to have specified shape is high, usually have to be over 10 thousands or more.

•  Metal Candle Containers
  • The metallic or tin jars for candles are one of the most sought after. This is because of their ease of use, affordability, and versatility. Metal candle containers are quite a hot trend amongst candle makers.

• Concrete Candle Jars / Cement Candle Vessels
  • Cement candle jars or cement candle vessels are made from Sulfonamide, an environmentally friendly cement that is focused on greenhouse gas mitigation. This primary constituent explains the strong nature of these jars.
  • Pros
    • Cement candle vessels are extra strong, even more than the other types of the candle jar. Also, they are durable and very safe to use indoors and outdoors. They are applicable for a wide range of candle lines.
    • One major reason to stock on concrete/cement candle vessels is because the cement materials are very resistant to heat and fire. Therefore, concrete jars make a very reliable and safe container for candles.
    • Cheap, compare to ceramic jars, cement jars are much cheaper and affordable for most of users.
  • Cons
    • Available designs in the market are limited
    • Custom options are limited, as printing ways for cement jars are not as many as other containers.
    • Heavy, it means the shipping freight increase, if the container is large, the shipping freight may higher than its cost.

For above containers, how can we customize it? How many different options?

• Custom the container color, in specified Panton color number.
• Custom the container by decal printing
• Custom logo by silk screen printing
• Custom the logo by good stamping
• Custom the logo by Laser engraving

Choose your favorite scent

Most scented candles contain a combination of natural and synthetic fragrances These fragrance materials may be derived from essential oils or from synthetic aroma chemicals. A well-made candle will contain only fragrance materials approved for candle use; the addition of fragrance to a candle formulation should be carefully monitored to ensure that the candle will burn cleanly and properly. Usually, a candle manufacture cooperate with fragrance house, they can provide thousands of options for choice. Meanwhile, customers can have their own formulation, if the purchasing quantity is large and have their own flavorist, we do support scents customization.

Custom Logo

• Label sticker
  • Pro:
    • Cost less, Wide range of applications, No limitation for designs, Low MOQ
  • CONS:
    • NO LUXURY

Custom Packaging

• Regular kraft box
• Luxury square box
• Luxury tube box
• Which packaging fits you mostly, it depends on your budget, if your candle will be repacked in the destination or u would like to save budget, kraft box is a good option, solid and costs less, for a luxury square/tube box, suitable for luxury candles brands and purchasing quantity over 1000pcs.

Other Accessories

THANK YOU CARD
UPC CODE/PRE TICKET
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All items u need for the candle can be customized, the most important thing is asking your sales manager, they will provide options & solutions for you. You can have your design printed on the boxes.