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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Candle Jar

Jul. 14, 2021

Candles are not only known for providing illumination and creating an atmosphere. In fact, scented candles also help relieve anxiety and stress, so you know they're more than just a source of light. But what really helps candles stand out from our shelves is their containers. If you are interested in making or selling candles, it is important to carefully consider your container choices.

 

What you need to know before buying a candle jar

Before going straight to the review, we would like to discuss some important things that you must consider.

Candle Jar

 Candle Jar

How to choose the best candle jars

First, we will teach you how to choose the best candle jar. This will help you choose the right size, shape, and material for your jar.

 

Size

When choosing the size of your candle jar, you must consider how large you want your candle to be. Keep in mind that you do not want to fill the jar to the rim with candle wax, as this will make storage cumbersome. This is especially true if you plan to sell candles.

 

As a hint, we recommend leaving extra space between the rim of the jar and the top of the candle - this is the space for the wick. Make sure the wick is long enough to help the wick burn completely when it is first lit. Otherwise, a wick that is too short will make it difficult for the candle to burn completely.

 

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White and Black Candle Jars

 White and Black Candle Jars


To give you an idea to help you with your estimation, a 9 or 10-ounce jar will easily hold a 7-ounce candle. This leaves plenty of room for the wick, especially if the lid you are using also takes up space inside the jar. We also don't recommend buying jars that are too small - unless you want to make small candles. But if this is the case, then we recommend that you purchase candles without lids and opt for a dust cover on top of them. Not only is this a more practical solution, but it will also help you get more candle wax into your small containers. If you want to get more information about high-quality wholesale candle jars, welcome to contact us today or request a quote.


Shape

The shape of the jar is also worth considering. In addition to the overall aesthetic appeal of a uniquely shaped candle jar, you should also consider its practicality. Some containers are too long, so lighting the candles in the bottom of the jar can be stressful. While there is nothing wrong with enlarging a candle in a jar, we recommend using a jar with a larger opening so that you don't have to worry about sticking your hand in when you have to light a candle that is already in the bottom of the jar.

 

Also, if you plan to personalize your candle jars with labels, it is best to choose jars with a smooth surface. Jars with textured surfaces are more difficult to label, so you should keep that in mind as well. Nevertheless, the shape of the jar comes down to your preference. The pointers we mentioned above are for your consideration, just for convenience.

 Candle Jars

Candle Jars

Materials

The most important factor you must look into is the material of the candle jar. Since it must contain a candle, it goes without saying that the jar must be made of a material that can withstand the heat. While tin cans are great at keeping the heat in, they are not as durable as glass cans. Metal tin cans are also more likely to leak, which is not recommended.

 

Glass is known for its sturdiness and its ability to withstand extreme heat without breaking. This makes it the perfect material to use as a candle container. It's also the safest choice because it won't tend to spill or leak in the long run. Stay away from plastic and other flammable materials as much as possible - no matter how good they may seem.


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