Candle boxes are made to fit the vessel you pour into, whether that is a tin, a votive glass or a larger jar. Candles carry weight and often glass, so the box has more to do than look good: it needs to hold the vessel steady and take the load without collapsing at the base.
Supporting weight and glass
A filled candle is heavier than its size suggests, so the base and internal fit deserve attention. A snug interior stops a glass jar shifting and knocking, which is the main risk in transit. For heavier vessels, an insert can cradle the base and keep the candle upright through handling.
Sizing and print
Getting the internal dimensions right is the first job.
- Measure the vessel's height and widest point
- Consider an insert for glass jars in transit
- Plan print to suit the box's proportions
Ordering and lead time
If you pour into more than one vessel, decide whether a single box suits your range or whether each size needs its own. Where inserts are involved, they add a step to production, so it helps to raise them at the quoting stage. Planning the fit, the insert and the print together keeps the finished candle box working as one piece.
These boxes are made to your custom size. If you ship candles by courier, a sample packed with your actual vessel is worth testing first.
