TPG-SSolutions / Glass & plastic jars / Candles
Custom glass jars for candles.
A candle jar is a heat vessel first. The glass must handle a burning wick for hours, then look good enough to keep after the wax is gone.
What candles packaging has to do.
- 01Heat resistanceGlass is heated unevenly as the wax pool forms. Choose jars designed for candles, with even wall thickness and no thin spots, and burn-test your wax, wick and jar together.
- 02Fire-safety labelingASTM F2058 is the standard for candle fire safety labeling, and ASTM F2417 covers fire safety for candles. Many retailers expect both.
- 03Diameter and wickJar diameter decides wick size and burn pool; a jar that is too wide for the wick tunnels.
- 04LidsWood, metal or glass lids keep dust off and fragrance in; check the lid fits the specific jar's finish.
General guidance from public rules and standards, not legal advice. Regulations change and vary by state; confirm the current text with your regulator before you print.
Materials and finishes.
- 01Clear or tinted glass tumblerThe classic candle vessel.
- 02Spray-coated or frosted glassA colour or matte finish on the outside.
- 03Amber glassThe apothecary look.
Size guidance.
- 014–5 ozSmall or travel candles.
- 028–10 ozThe most common retail size.
- 0314–16 oz and multi-wickWider jars that need two or three wicks.
Typical starting points, not specs. Test-fill with your own product before you print.
Questions.
01Can any glass jar be used for a candle?
No. Jars made for food or decoration may have thin spots or not be designed for heat. Use candle-rated vessels and burn-test them.
02What label standard applies to candles?
ASTM F2058 covers candle fire safety labeling. Retailers often also ask for ASTM F2417 compliance.
03Do candle jars need lids?
No, but lids keep dust out, protect fragrance in storage, and make the jar easier to reuse.
04How do I get custom glass jars for candles quoted?
Send your size, material, finish and quantity through the quote form. We quote the same spec through our network of 17 factories, free, and show the factory price and our margin as two separate numbers.