CandleLytes Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 How's it look? This is the largest candle I sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaGirl Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I dont mean to offend, but since you ask, I think it looks fairly ordinary. It needs to be more 'interesting' if you want peoples attention. The label is probably the first thing that catches the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camay Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 It's kind of BIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantillescandlecreation Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I know how you feel, I cant seem to find a lable that my wife and I really like. Ya arent alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Please do not be offended...but it looks homemade. LOL...I know it is, but you know what I mean. And I agree...it is a little big. It has been my experience that a lot of consumers would rather be able to hide the label, like if they are using the candle for color, or putting it in their favorite holder.I hate my label too...it is very plain. I have tried spicing it up a bit, but my customers revolted...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterbye Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I think it should definitely be much smaller. At least put some color or a graphic in the backgound. Or maybe if you printed that on a semi clear frosted label. Think they sell 'em at office depot or max. It's took me almost 2 years to finally perfect my label and I still hate it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm not taking offense.I asked. I can shrink the size but as far as looking "ordinary" this is the only forum that has said that. I have the same pic in a thread in the general forum and most say they like it. As far as ordinary, I have been spraying glitter on them to shine them up a little. Just didn't have time to on this one. Took some candles to my work and most seem to think the glitter label added a little pizazz to the candle. As well as accented the name Sparky's Candles. The glitter also takes some of the "plain" away. The labels peel off clean so if the customers don't want them on there they can take it off. But thanks to all for their input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I don't mean to be offensive at all, but the multi colored print is a bit juvenille to me. Multi colored print and sparkles remind me of something a 5th grade girl would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 You must put the wax weight on the label. Maybe you could find some graphics or something to add interest to the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I would use a clear label. That way it can blend into the candle jar but still have your info. What look or style are you trying to achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I had a country label and friends said I should make it more "Sparky". Guess they didn't understand the whole idea behind the name of my business. I wasn't going for Sparky-y, it's just a nickname. Anyway.... so I went back to my original idea. Here's a sample of something, still got to tweak it a little. I added a few with the different scents I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like the second label a lot better. I know it was mentioned about putting the net weight on there. Also, do you have a website or something? Where are you putting the rest of your contact info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I agree I like the second one better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 The second is much better. The pic and the whole layout blends together to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 My website and other info have been worked in to my warning label on the bottom of the jar but I am thinking about changing that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like this label over the other. Given the jars you have displayed in the gallery, I think it's a good idea to keep the country/prim look. Are you hung up on having the name "Sparky's Candles? " Why not just "Sparky's?" I believe you had mentioned wanting to branch out into bath & body and if you keep the name short to "Sparky's", you have more marketing options. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 In the future I might change it to something like Sparky's Scents, or Sparky's Scent Shop, or shoppe, or something to that degree but because I have already purchased my domain name for the year I'd like to keep it while I continue to build my customer base. I thought about when I do change it something will be posted on my old site like "We have expanded" Or "New Improved Site". Something to hide the fact that I changed my mind, again, LOL. I am not even close to offering my B&B porducts so for now I hope I am safe. But thanks for your input. Sometimes I feel like I get snappy on here but then like my BF says, you're the one who asked their opinion. LOL. I am very happy with this new label. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 With that being your company name I think you need a cool catch phrase...something like "spark up the Aroma" ...you know, play with the name sparky...make it work for you.And I definitly like the second label better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have a logo, "Spark your senses with scent!" I just thought if I put it on the label it would be too busy, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Ok so I'm wondering, is that the style of jar you will use, because I don't think it goes with your labels. Glad you're ditching that first choice, but I don't see the second choice working on that glass either. I don't have the rustic/prim feel with it. I actually think it's an injustice to the glass to try to make it that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Actually I am going to use this label with those jars.Looks around everyone as they gasp in sync. I'm going to try it out. Ask the custmers, even my online customers that I don't see face to face or know personally, what they think about them. I may go with a more elegant look for those jars in the future, but I have quickly come to the conclusion that I am not going to please everyone (this board is a perfect example!) And I am not going to rack my brain, or lose my hair trying. In my opinion if you are buying a candle, because of the label, you are buying it for the wrong reason. I know I know, I'm pushing my limit, but so far all of my customers (yep, every single one) have been repeat customers, and that was without the label, so I figure if I choose the wrong style, they may make a comment or turn green, but they are still going to come back for more candles. I have concentrated more on the fact that people are able to "custom" order their candles from me and I think that is one thing they think is unique. Someone can order a apple scented candle and have it purple. I assume you all do the same as well. I am lucky, I live in a small town and that seems to make it a little easier to market my candles. Maybe if I stop trying to create a label, one will just appear in my head, LOL. I also make a "business card" like magnet, which I include with people's orders so even if they lose or wreck my labels, business cards, or receipt they will still be able to have my contact info. Customers love those as well!Don't think I am mocking anyone's advice. I'm not. Just realizing, like I said, I can't please everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleLytes Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh yeah, forgot to add that I also add rafia to the jar near the top and tie it. Seem to give that style of jars a country look, or at least I thought so. I could be wrong. I do fall down and hit my head a lot!!! :laugh2:LMFAO!!!!!!!! Can u tell I have had to much caffeine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Scented, I agree wholeheartedly. That jar it very modern/contemporary looking and I don't think a rustic label fits it very well. What about something like this??? (I just fussed around and whipped it up quick to get an idea going) This got made up on DH's laptop, so precise/fine stuff can be easily refined with a REAL mouse, but it's just a general idea. Take something like that, give it a shot or two of glitter to make it shiney and have a blast. The graphic can be done in just about any color to match scents even so you keep a colorful appeal in an elegant way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Mill Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 you know what would really help you is having a logo made you need something more then just a fontpackaging can either make or break you so it is worth spending a few dollars to have one made if you can't make one yourselfjust something to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I like the second country label and would go with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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