Candle Labels

Custom Candle Labels for Jars, Tins, and Lids in Clear, Paper, and Embossed Styles

What candle labels are used for

Candle labels are printed labels that go on a candle jar, a tin, a lid, or a box. They carry your brand name, your logo, the scent name, and the details your product needs. Candle makers use candle labels to turn a plain jar into a finished product. A maker can buy a stock jar, pour a candle, and add a label. This suits new brands, craft fair sellers, and homemade candle labels for small batches. Each scent can have its own design, so labels are an easy way to build a range, run a seasonal line, or add a gift set.

Sizes, placement, and how to measure

Label size is written as width x height. To choose a size, measure the flat area of the jar below the rim and above the base, and leave a small margin. A wrap label goes around the jar, and it needs the distance around the jar and the height of the band. A front label sits on one side. A lid label sits on the top of a tin or a lid. A bottom label carries the warnings. Tell us your jar and we confirm the size on the dieline.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• 8 oz jar front: about 3 in x 2.5 in
• 8 oz jar wrap: about 7 in x 2 in
• Tin lid: about 2.5 in across
• Bottom warning label: about 2 in x 1 in

Clear and transparent candle labels

Clear candle labels, also called transparent candle labels, use a see-through film. The jar and the wax show through, and only your logo and text appear. This gives a clean, modern look, and it suits amber, frosted, and colored glass. White ink under the artwork helps colors stand out, and a single color logo looks sharp on clear film. A clear label shows every wrinkle and bubble, so the surface of the jar must be clean and smooth when you apply it. Tell us your jar and we suggest the best material.

Paper, waterproof, and kraft materials

Paper labels have a soft, natural look and suit a candle with a warm, handmade style. Kraft paper has a brown, rustic look. Waterproof vinyl resists water and oil, which helps if the jar is wiped or handled often. Candle labels sit close to a jar that gets warm when it burns. Heat, wax, and fragrance oil can affect an adhesive over time, so test a few labels on your real jar and candle before a full order. A sample kit helps with this.

Luxury and embossed candle labels

Luxury candle labels depend on small details. Foil adds a gold, silver, or rose gold logo. Embossed candle labels have a raised logo or pattern that you can feel with a finger, and embossing pairs well with foil. Soft touch gives a smooth, velvet feel. Keep the layout quiet, with a clear logo, a short scent name, and a lot of space. Foil and embossing depend on the material and the size, so we confirm each option on the proof.

Personalized and customized candle labels

Personalized candle labels carry a name, a scent, a date, or a message. They suit gifts, weddings, baby showers, corporate gifts, and holiday sets. Customized candle labels can have a different name or text on each design, and you send us the list with your order. Candle labels custom made for events work well when the order is planned early. Keep names short, because a label has limited room.

Design, printing, and printable options

If you want to design candle labels yourself, send vector artwork. If you have no design yet, free design support is included. When you print candle labels, you can choose full color for photos and gradients, or one or two colors for a clean look. Candle labels printing is done by us, and printed labels arrive ready to apply. Printable candle labels, meaning blank sheets for a home printer, are a different product. We print the labels for you and do not sell blank sheets.

Candle labels and packaging

Candle labels and packaging work together. A label goes on the jar, and a box protects it in shipping and gives a gift look. Many candle brands pair a jar label with a box or a mailer with matching colors. Tell us what you plan to ship, and we suggest labels and packaging that match your brand.

Labeling notes

Candles have their own labeling and warning rules, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all label text, such as the scent name, weight, burn warnings, and brand details, and the layout. We print the text you send. We do not write or check label text or claims, and you are responsible for making sure your labels meet the rules for your product. Keep labels away from the flame and the rim.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new candle maker, a craft fair, or a new scent. Larger orders cost less per label, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it. Labels arrive ready to apply.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the label size, the shape, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom candle labels

1. Choose your label style, size, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and finishes first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on label size, shape, material, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers