ThisLittleLightOfMine Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Am wondering what everyone's favorite jar/ container and size is for container candles and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 8 ounce square mason-It fit my look of the company I wanted to create-The size is perfect to where you don't get tired of the scent -Very easy to wick once you get past those corner issues -Love having the labels on the lid rather than the jar- I personally like my jar clean all around when burning not looking at labels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 My favorite jar isn't even a jar, lol. I love the 8 oz tin. I use 464 soy, lots of dye, and Premier 785 or 790 wicks in these. They are super lightweight and won't crack. I get a consistently good burn.I love the Libbey medium cube (sold at Dollar Tree) with two size 4 BCN woodwicks back to back. I angle them corner to corner instead of side to side. And when Trappeur allows me to order the wooden lids from her I will be tickled PINK! The wood wick size 4 measures 1/2" wide.My client likes the straight-sided flint jars from Aztec. I think they are called by other names, like salsa jars... not real sure about that but that's what they look like. I use 6006 in those jars with zinc wicks. Yes, they mushroom a bit and need to be trimmed. But they sell well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 My favorite would be no candles for sale just clamshell melts but the reality is...status jars sell best for me and sales are the only reason I use them. They are pretty easy to wick as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I love clean, straight sided jars. Small tumblers, large straight sided ones with the glass lids, they often are double wicked. I also love the square Libby cubes and the little libbey star shaped bowls with 5 wicks. Oh...and the faceted votive one too. I buy those at Michaels. I love them with a votive or tealight because they throw such beautiful shadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I only make container candles in 2 jar sizes (for the most part) 16oz and 5oz apothecary flat lid. They sell well and fit my brand perfectly. If I'm making candles for me to burn though, I much prefer pillars and burn those more often than any jar candles. I just love the look and ambiance of a pillar candle burning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 8 ounce square mason-It fit my look of the company I wanted to create-The size is perfect to where you don't get tired of the scent -Very easy to wick once you get past those corner issues -Love having the labels on the lid rather than the jar- I personally like my jar clean all around when burning not looking at labelsI love these square jars and did try using them but people would switch the lids on them all the time. Ever have that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I love the 8 oz jelly jars and the 8 oz square mason jars. The jelly jars are tapered at the bottom and sometimes finding a wick has been a challenge for me because the top is wider than the bottom and if I wick for the top part of the jar by the time it gets to the bottom it's too hot. These are my old standby jars though and I just love them. I love the square mason jars because they are just cute and the perfect size for a customer to test a new scent. I have had luck wicking those with415 and 62 cotton wicks. Love them and they are a little bit wider therefore producing more throw that the jellies. They just have that country look to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I love these square jars and did try using them but people would switch the lids on them all the time. Ever have that happen?No I haven't - I hear people say that all the time but I don't have a jist candle retail store either and the few shows I have done I watch with an evil eye while smiling In our office (we have other business's) people are great about putting the same kid back on and smelling the next one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail164 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I love the 12 oz Status jars. I still offer jelly jars and am testing some western themed jars right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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