container candles

[Angie W]

For the ones that make and sell container candles how many different jars and sizes do you use and which sizes sell the best? I am having a problem deciding on jars and sizes. Can't make up my mind. Thanx.

[snow]

I use an 8oz and 4oz straight sided jar. I found them at Makes Scents candle in Ohio, close to me. The price was right and people seem to like them, but I think a lot of people don't care that much about the jar as long as the candle burns good and smells good. Thats my opinion. I tried a little fancier jar and had trouble wicking it, so I gave up on that idea. So now these are all I use. I sell mostly the 8 oz, but some people like the 4 oz to try out new scents. Hope that helps some, Dee

[Aspencreek]

I have one 8oz. container that I use all of the time but otherwise I have seasonal products that I find at Target, The Dollar Store, and Big Lots.

[logcabinmomma]

8 and 4 oz. I tried the 16 and 20 oz containers, and they are just too expensive for most people- they'd rather get a couple of different scents in smaller containers. In general, anything priced at $10 or less gets more attention that those priced higher.

-Kristi

[Angie W]

8 and 4 oz. I tried the 16 and 20 oz containers, and they are just too expensive for most people- they'd rather get a couple of different scents in smaller containers. In general, anything priced at $10 or less gets more attention that those priced higher.

-Kristi

That's pretty much what I was thinking.

Thank you

[jillgunter]

I dont sell, just a hobby. But I have liked the 8 oz tins so far the best. I love the bigger jars, as I have alot of jar shades etc. The tins are a good starting place for a beginner, you dont have to worry about wet spots. And they are alot simpler to wick then some containers. Good luck:)

[dest]

I sell 4 different sizes, but pretty much the same line(mason/jelly) & the 16oz mason sells the best for me. HTH~

[tcc]

I sell one size....8 oz. I also do seasonal items I find at wallyworld and the dollar store.

[cbarber03]

I only have one jar style and three sizes: 4, 8, and 15 oz. The 4's and the 15's are the best sellers. HTH

[Angie W]

I want to thank everyone you have all been very helpful. I really appriciate it.

[countrychunkie]

We sell 8 oz mason jars and 26 oz apothocary jars and both sizes sell very well for us. We tried adding more sizes but they just do not sell as well as these 2 do so we dropped them. HTH

[Candlebuddy]

8oz sq. mason jars and votives.

[Sherl]

I used to carry 2 sizes.. 10 and 16. FOund I sold the 10oz. Now that I do shows I only carry i jar, 18 oz. I can display 66 fragrances on size rather than 33 scents in 2 sizes. Something to consider if you will be doing shows. How much variety do you want to offer???

[7 Pawz]

I use the 8 oz mason jar, 16 oz mason jar and for those who want a more "upscale" look, I use a 28 oz apothecary jar.

It just depends on the area your in and what your customers want. some of mine want their candles in something other than a mason jar. I also fill the containers that customers want for their candles, takes longer, as I must test before I make the final candle, but I keep a notebook for future reference:)

[Guest Kaleah Imports]

Hi, my name is Michael Gillham owner of Kaleah Imports. E-mail at mgillham@austin.rr.com and maybe I can help you.