Custom candle packaging
Custom candle packaging for candle makers and home brands.
Custom candle packaging sized to your vessel: candle and jar boxes with inserts that stop glass moving, rigid gift sets from 50, jar, bottom and warning labels from 500, and mailers from 250 for online orders. Card boxes start at 1,000. Free design help, and a 3D mockup before you pay.
Custom dielines · Free 3D mockup before you pay · Free US shipping
- AI-to-print studio includedAI concepts rebuilt onto exact dielines + 3D mockup
- Drop and crush testingFor glass jars that ship to customers
- No die or plate chargesZero setup fees + 10% off your first custom order
- Free US shippingTo all 50 states · worldwide DDP shipping available
What is custom candle packaging?
Custom candle packaging is made-to-order folding cartons, auto lock bottom jar boxes, rigid gift sets, card and foam inserts, vessel and warning labels, and corrugated mailers that CubitPack makes to protect glass candle jars, reed diffusers and home goods.
What brands order
Custom packaging candle brands order most
Most candle brands start with these. Each is made to your size with your logo, and one account manager quotes them together.
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Candle boxes
Tuck end, auto lock bottom and two-piece boxes sized to your jar
From 1,000Get a quoteSee candle boxes - 02
Candle jar boxes
Boxes for tumblers and jars with lids
From 1,000Get a quoteSee candle jar boxes - 03
Gift sets
Rigid boxes with an insert for two or three candles
From 50Get a quoteSee gift sets - 04
Candle labels
Jar, bottom and warning labels on rolls
Get a quoteSee candle labels - 05
Inserts
Card collars and dividers that protect glass
Get a quoteSee inserts - 06
Mailers
For candles sold online
From 250Get a quoteSee mailers
How it works
Request a quote for your custom candle packaging
Tell us what you're packing and how many. Your dedicated account manager prepares pricing for each quantity.
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Tell us what you’re packing
Pick your box, bag or label, enter a rough size and up to 3 quantities — or drop in an AI design.
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Compare custom pricing
Your dedicated account manager prepares tailored pricing for each quantity tier you picked.
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Dieline & 3D mockup, free
Our studio prepares print-ready artwork on your exact dieline and sends a 3D mockup. Nothing prints until you approve.
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Printed & shipped free
Produced in 10–14 business days (4–5 day rush available) and delivered free to all 50 US states.
Not sure what you need? or see how ordering works.
20 products
All custom candle packaging
Pick a product to get a quote right here, or open its page for sizes, styles and materials.
Candles 5
Custom Candle Boxes
Custom printed candle boxes with inserts for 8 oz, 9 oz and 3-wick glass jars and tins.
From 1,000Custom Candle Jar Boxes
Custom printed candle jar boxes with collar inserts for 8 oz mason jars, 9 oz tumblers, 12 oz rocks glasses & 3-wick jars.
From 1,000Custom Votive Candle Boxes
Custom printed votive candle boxes for 2 oz and 3 oz mini glass tumblers, 15-hour wax plugs and 3-votive discovery sets.
From 1,000Custom Wax Melt Boxes
Custom printed wax melt boxes, clamshell sleeves, snap bar cartons and partitioned tart boxes from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Home fragrance 3
Custom Reed Diffuser Boxes
Custom printed reed diffuser boxes with dual-cavity inserts for glass bottles and 10 in rattan reeds.
From 1,000Custom Home Fragrance Boxes
Custom printed home fragrance boxes for room sprays, diffuser oils, sachets and multi-piece scent sets.
From 1,000Custom Incense Boxes
Custom printed incense boxes for sticks, cones and smudge bundles from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Home goods 6
Custom Mug Boxes
Custom printed mug boxes with handle-lock inserts for 11 oz and 15 oz ceramic, stoneware and camp mugs.
From 1,000Custom Tumbler Boxes
Custom printed tumbler boxes with windows and straw slots for 12 oz wine, 16 oz glass cans, 20 oz skinny and 40 oz handle tumblers.
From 1,000Custom Kitchenware Boxes
Custom printed kitchenware boxes for cookware, chef knives, utensil sets and ceramics.
From 1,000Custom Plant Boxes
Custom printed plant boxes with pot-locking collars and air vents for 2 in succulents, 4 in and 6 in nursery pots.
From 1,000Custom Seed Packet Boxes
Custom printed seed packet boxes, heirloom garden gift sets & stepped counter displays from 1,000 units.
From 1,000Custom Ornament Boxes
Custom printed ornament boxes for glass baubles, ceramic discs and holiday sets from 1,000 units.
From 1,000
Labels & stickers 2
Custom Candle Labels
Custom candle labels for glass tumblers, metal tins, wax melts and bottom burn warnings.
From 500
Bags, inserts & extras 4
Custom Box Inserts
Custom die-cut box inserts in card, corrugated, EVA foam, EPE foam and honeycomb.
Custom Cardboard Inserts
Custom die-cut cardboard inserts in folding paperboard and fluted corrugated.
Custom Honeycomb Inserts
Custom die-cut kraft honeycomb box inserts with 1 to 13+ cavities.
Custom Tissue Paper
Custom printed tissue paper in sheets or rolls.
Compare
Compare candle packaging options
What each one is for and where it starts. Every row has its own quote.
| Packaging | Best for | Starts at | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle boxes | Tuck end, auto lock bottom and two-piece boxes sized to your jar | From 1,000 | Get a quote |
| Candle jar boxes | Boxes for tumblers and jars with lids | From 1,000 | Get a quote |
| Gift sets | Rigid boxes with an insert for two or three candles | From 50 | Get a quote |
| Candle labels | Jar, bottom and warning labels on rolls | Confirmed with your quote | Get a quote |
| Inserts | Card collars and dividers that protect glass | Confirmed with your quote | Get a quote |
| Mailers | For candles sold online | From 250 | Get a quote |
How to choose
How to choose custom candle packaging
Four questions decide the box, the board and the finish. Not sure? Send what you know and we suggest the rest.
How heavy is your candle jar or ceramic vessel?
Light votives, tealights and wax melts fit a straight or reverse tuck end paperboard carton. Heavy 8 oz to 16 oz glass tumblers and multi-wick jars need an auto lock bottom carton or E-flute corrugated board so the base cannot push open when lifted.
Does the jar have a wood, metal or glass lid?
Measure the outside width and height of the vessel with its lid on. If the lid sits wider than the glass body, a die-cut card collar inside the top of the box keeps the jar centered and stops the lid from rubbing the carton.
Are you selling on a retail shelf, in a holiday gift set, or shipping online?
Single retail candles use folding cartons (from 1,000), two- and three-candle discovery sets use rigid boxes with card or EVA foam inserts (from 50), and online orders use corrugated mailers (from 250) with snug inserts.
How do you print multiple scents without ordering a separate box for every fragrance?
Many candle makers print one core brand carton in charcoal, cream or natural kraft and apply a color-coded front scent label and bottom fire-safety warning label (from 500) for each fragrance.
| If you sell… | Box or pack style | Material and add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| 8–16 oz glass tumblers and lidded candle jars | Auto lock bottom or two-piece candle box (from 1,000) | Heavy paperboard or E-flute board with a card collar or base pad |
| Votives, tealights, wax melts and incense | Tuck end carton, sleeve tray or divider box (from 1,000) | Kraft or white paperboard, optional window or multi-cell divider |
| Reed diffusers and room fragrance bottles | Tall tuck end or auto lock carton (from 1,000) | Paperboard with a recessed neck collar for the bottle and side channel for reeds |
| Two- or three-candle holiday and discovery sets | Rigid two-piece or magnetic closure gift box (from 50) | Wrapped rigid chipboard with a custom card, corrugated or EVA foam insert |
| Online candle orders and monthly scent clubs | Roll end tuck front corrugated mailer (from 250) | Corrugated mailer printed inside and out with a snug jar insert |
Box styles
Which candle box style fits my vessel and sales channel?
| Style | Best for | Base strength | Insert compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto lock bottom | 8 oz to 12 oz glass tumblers on retail shelves | Pre-glued crash-lock base | Top rim collar or flute liner |
| Two-piece box | Luxury soy/coconut vessels and heavy rocks jars | Double-wall or rigid base tray | Base pad + neck collar or foam |
| Tray and sleeve | Single signature candles or 3-votive discovery sets | Reinforced double-wall drawer | Die-cut multi-jar divider |
| Corrugated mailer | DTC e-commerce orders and monthly candle clubs | Double-layered fluted floor | Suspension cradle + matchbox slot |
| Tube box | Cylindrical glass jars and apothecary pillars | Rolled paperboard bottom plug | Snug round wall + foam disc |
| Window / scent-hole box | Boutique counters where shoppers test cold throw | Auto lock or tuck bottom | Die-cut front or top aperture |
Ready to quote your candle packaging?
Send a rough idea: a product, a size and up to 3 quantities to compare.
What to get right
What candle packaging needs to get right
Sized to the vessel
Measure the jar with its lid on. The box size calculator works out the inside size for you.
Glass that doesn't move
Card collars or foam inserts keep jars apart and off the box walls.
Labels that match the box
Jar, bottom and warning labels printed to the same Pantone colors. Your warning text is printed as you send it.
Tested before the run
Drop and crush testing on request before the full order.
Rules and labeling
Candle packaging requirements
What the packaging may need to show or meet. The wording on your packaging stays yours; we print it as you send it.
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Candle fire-safety warning labels and pictograms (ASTM F2058)
ASTM F2058 specifies the fire-safety warning label placed on the bottom or primary panel of a candle vessel or its outer box, including the safety alert triangle, the signal word WARNING, standardized fire-safety pictograms, and rules to burn within sight, keep away from things that catch fire, and keep away from children and pets. The wording on your packaging stays yours. ASTM F2058 Candle Fire Safety Labeling
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CPSC candle safety and FHSA home fragrance oil warnings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission enforces the ban on lead-cored candle wicks under 16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13) and regulates reed diffuser oils and liquid home fragrances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (16 CFR Part 1500), which requires front-panel signal words, hazard statements and child-safety warnings when a formula meets hazardous substance thresholds. The wording on your packaging stays yours. CPSC Candles Business Guidance
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Identity, net weight and business address on home fragrance packages
Under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (16 CFR Part 500), consumer packages for candles, wax melts, reed diffusers and room sprays must show the product identity and net quantity on the front panel in both US and metric units (weight in oz and g for candles and melts; fluid measure in fl oz and mL for diffusers), plus the manufacturer, packer or distributor name and address. The wording on your packaging stays yours. FTC Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (16 CFR Part 500)
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Parcel drop and vibration protection for glass vessels (ISTA 3A)
ISTA Procedure 3A outlines drop, vibration and compression testing for individual parcels shipped through parcel carriers. Heavy glass candle tumblers, ceramic vessels and reed diffuser bottles use auto lock bottoms, card or corrugated collars, and multi-cavity inserts to keep glass off the outer walls. Drop and crush testing is available on request before your full run. ISTA Parcel Delivery Testing
Ideas
Custom candle packaging ideas
Example designs for made-up brands, to show what each option looks like.
Auto lock bottom box with an internal neck collar
A pre-glued auto lock base supports the weight of a thick glass tumbler while a folded paperboard collar inside the top holds the rim steady.
Matched front vessel labels and bottom warning stickers
Print your front jar label, lid seal and bottom fire-safety warning label on rolls (from 500) matched to the exact Pantone shade of your outer carton.
Rigid two-piece gift box for candle discovery sets
A wrapped rigid box (from 50) with a die-cut card or EVA foam insert cradles two or three votive or tumbler jars side by side without glass-to-glass contact.
Tall reed diffuser carton with a dual-channel insert
A tall folding carton with a stepped paperboard insert locks the glass diffuser bottle at the base and holds the bundle of reeds upright beside it.
How we work
How we make custom candle packaging
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Share your jar dimensions with the lid on
Send the diameter or width and height of your candle jar, diffuser bottle or mug, or use our box size calculator. We reply in 15 minutes, 24/7.
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We engineer the bottom lock and insert
Your account manager recommends an auto lock bottom, two-piece box or mailer with a snug card, corrugated or foam insert, and draws a free custom dieline.
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Approve your proof and 3D mockup before paying
You check a digital proof and a 3D mockup of your box and labels before you pay. Drop and crush testing is available on request before the full run.
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Delivered free across all 50 US states
Made in 10–14 business days after approval and payment, or 4–5 days with rush at an extra cost, and shipped free to your studio or warehouse.
Materials and finishes
Materials and finishes for candle packaging
Kraft, recycled board and FSC paper are available on request.
Materials
All materialsFinishes
All finishesPantone colors, guaranteed
Send your Pantone codes and we print to them. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
How Pantone printing worksWhy CubitPack
Why candle brands choose CubitPack.
- 1-on-1
Dedicated account manager
Work with one packaging specialist from sizing and dielines through proof approval and delivery.
- Free
AI & custom design studio
Bring print-ready files, a rough logo, or an AI-generated box idea — we rebuild every element onto your exact dieline for free.
- 3D
Approve before you pay
Review a high-detail 3D mockup and flat digital proof of every panel, flap and finish before paying a cent.
- 10–14
Business days to deliver
Counted from proof approval and payment, with free shipping across all 50 states. Rush orders ship in 4–5 days.
Our promises, in writing
- Reprint or refund. If we get it wrong, tell us within 14 days with photos and you choose.
- Pantone guaranteed. If a Pantone color is clearly off, we reprint it.
- Damaged in transit. We reprint the damaged units free and handle the carrier claim.
- Cancel free. Any time before you approve your proof, with a full refund.
Help
Help from your first idea to the finished box
Free design help
We check your artwork, draw a dieline at your exact size and make print-ready files.
Get design helpPrint your AI design
Made your design with AI? We fix the file, fit it on the dieline and show a 3D mockup.
Print my AI designFree consultation
Not sure what your candle line needs? A packaging specialist walks you through styles, materials and quantities.
Book a consultationSample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags, so you can feel the options before you order.
About the sample kitAlso for candle brands: Prototypes
Guides
Guides for candle packaging
What size candle box do I need?
Read the guide
Corrugated collar inserts vs foam inserts for candle jar boxes: which protects better?
Read the guide
How do you design candle jar labels and bottom warning stickers?
Read the guide
Two-piece rigid vs auto lock candle boxes: which should you choose?
Read the guideWhat size box fits 8 oz mason, 9 oz tumbler and 3-wick candle jars?
Read the guide
What size candle label do I need for jars, tins and wax melts?
Read the guideAt a glance
Custom candle packaging at a glance
- What we make for candle brands
- Candle and jar boxes, inserts, labels and gift sets
- Minimums
- Candle boxes from 1,000 · Gift sets from 50 · Mailers from 250
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days after proof approval and payment; rush 4–5 days at an extra cost
- Before you pay
- A digital proof and a 3D mockup
- Materials
- Corrugated board, Card and paperboard, Rigid board, Kraft board
- Certifications
- FSC paper, food-safe materials and ISO 9001 production on request, through partner facilities
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states; worldwide with duties and taxes included
FAQ
Custom candle packaging questions
What box protects a glass candle jar?
A box sized to the jar with a card insert, or an auto lock bottom for heavier jars. For shipping, a mailer or shipping box around it adds protection.
Can my labels match the box?
Yes. We print both and match your Pantone colors across them.
What is the minimum?
Card boxes start at 1,000, rigid boxes at 50, mailers at 250 and labels at 500.
How do I size a candle box?
Measure the jar with its lid on (width, depth and height) and add room for an insert if you use one. Our box size calculator does the math, and your account manager checks it on the dieline.
Can you test my candle packaging?
Yes. We can drop- and crush-test your packaging before the full run; ask with your quote.
Do you print bottom candle warning labels as well as front jar labels?
Yes. We print round bottom warning labels, front vessel labels and lid seals on rolls or sheets starting at 500, using the warning icons and text you supply.
Can I use one master candle box for several scents?
Yes. Many makers print one core brand carton and apply a custom scent label (from 500) to the front or top flap for each fragrance in their line. We support brands searching for home fragrance packaging, custom packaging for candle brands, scented candle and diffuser packaging, artisan candle brand packaging, wax melt and room spray packaging, luxury home scent packaging, wholesale candle jar packaging, protective glass candle packaging, custom home decor packaging and private label candle packaging.
Sources
Sources for this page
- ASTM F2058 Standard Specification for Candle Fire Safety Labeling: Fire-safety warning pictograms, signal word, and mandatory burn-within-sight, clearance, and child/pet warning statements on candle vessels and boxes
- CPSC Candles Business Guidance & FHSA (16 CFR Part 1500): Lead-core wick ban (16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13)) and Federal Hazardous Substances Act cautionary labeling for reed diffuser oils and home fragrances
- FTC Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Regulations (16 CFR Part 500): Front-panel identity, dual net weight or fluid measure (oz/g or fl oz/mL), and business address disclosures on candle and home fragrance packaging
- ISTA Procedure 3A Parcel Delivery System Shipment: Parcel drop, vibration, and wall-clearance protection principles for glass candle jars and ceramic vessels
Other industries
Custom packaging for other industries
Get started
Tell us about your candle packaging.
Bring a rough size, a logo, or an AI concept. One dedicated account manager guides your custom packaging from dieline and 3D proof to delivery.