cdhermonson Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi, I'm new to candle making and I am trying to decide which containers to start with. Which 2 do you like the best?If you sell a candle without a lid, do you have some sort of plastic lid for storing or use plastic wrap for storing until you sell the candle? I'm looking for a lid to sell with the apothecary jar. I bought the jar at Old Time Pottery, but they don't carry the lids for this one.From right to left...1. 12 oz glass2. 8 oz apothacary3. 4 oz flower pot4. 8 oz jelly jar5. 4 oz jelly jar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime811 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first 2.The simplistic elegance of the plain glass is my favourite.Can't help at all with the lid issue sorry. I don't sell my candles so I'm not sure what is done with lidless glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first 2 as well. I don't make candles but they are the style I like to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first two. I like #2 the best. You can buy jars like that from suppliers who also carry a selection of either glass or metal lids, or clear plastic covers, for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first 2 also. The second looks to be the one (or similar) I am using now in both 10 oz and 16 oz sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first, third and forthThere is something about plain old jelly jars that I really dont like- I use the squares and LOVE the look of them but the round....not so muchThe little jelly is very cute and something I would purchase to sample out the candle and see if I like them before I buy more- I have many of these myself I havent got around to testing yet! Was going to do aroma beads in them but decided I have wayyyy to much on my plate already....one thing at a time! LOLThe first one is very classy clean classic- I really like that jar- what is that one called?and the flower pots I like and make for summer only- for wedding or baby shower favors- BCN sells the plastic lids for them and they are a big hit in citronella for patios and decks when people are entertaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I like the first 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhermonson Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm not sure what the 1st one is called. It didn't have a name on it. I bought it at Olde Time Pottery in Rockford, IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeoplum Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I don't make or sell candles but can I vote, too? I really like #2 a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I love #2...where did you find that awesome size? I have never seen one that shape and size...I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdhermonson Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) #2 also came from Olde Time Pottery, it is an apothecary jar. It's about 9 oz. I would like to find a lid for that one, but I really like it too. Edited May 8, 2012 by cdhermonson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh heck....I like them all !!! :smiley2: I have never found a jar I didn't like or couldn't find something to do with. All of these jars would be wonderful to use for different things. I love the 4 oz for sampling, I love the flower pot for Spring /Summer and it is so cute , the other 3, you could layer colored scents in, make layered embed candles in, make chunk candles out of or make pie/grunge candles out of them. It is alllllllll good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I like #2 first and #1 second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msant Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Gosh I feel your pain. They are all pretty in their own way, but I'd have to say that the first 2 are the nicest. The last one...the 4 oz jelly is cute for samples or to sell as travel candles. That's what I'm thinking of doing as well with the 4 oz. For me the container I love best would be the one I can get a great consistent safe burn. I'm still starting out too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I like them all!! Probably #2 the most though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 The first is an easy jar to wick and genwax has these with lids that look pretty nice. Check out their status jars. The second is also great because the lip at the top tends create more airflow and better HT. The flower pot is great too because of the size and people can drop a votive in there when they use up the way that comes with the flower pot. The last two are easy to get in local stores and I use them sometimes, but they scream "cheap" to me so keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 To me, it depends on your branding, target market and your business' overall style. If your business is "country prim" then masons (circle or square). If it's boutique chic, then #1. When looking for containers of different sizes I seek options that have the same or very similar style to maintain a sense of continuity within the brand, only introducing new styles when there's a new 'line' added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 From left, I prefer #1 and #2 style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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