If you use a flat rate box you will be charged $8.10 no matter what. You can use a brown box for parcel or priority mail. The PO will just put a sticker on the box saying 'priority' if you use a regular box. you can pick up 'priority' boxes at the PO for free too:D
I personally carry bags simular to that for small items(1 soap, lotion bar, 1 butter etc.) I carry very nice bags that have a cardboard bottom to them for heavier items(candles or multiple items). Sorry not much help on saving you money:undecided
Packaging HO here!! I love the look of the WHOLE package. I pay for nice bags. I believe if someone sees someone else with a nice bag and likes it they will seek you out!
Hi Holly. Yes some FOs will discolor your uncolored soy wax. I heavy oil such as cinnabon, etc will make the wax yellowish. My customers have never questioned it. All they care about is that they smell good:D