Candle label
Matte art paper, heat-tolerant adhesive200 minimum · 5 to 7 business daysA candle label is a roll or sheet-fed label built with an adhesive that holds up against the warmth a burning candle carries into the glass or tin it's applied to, since a standard label adhesive can soften and lift near sustained heat. We produce them from 200 units, ready in about 5 to 7 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a candle label for a soy, paraffin, or wax melt brand where the label sits on or near the glass and needs to stay adhered through normal burning warmth without lifting or yellowing prematurely.
Choose a printed shrink sleeve instead if your candle jar has an unusual tapered or curved shape a flat label can't wrap cleanly. A sleeve conforms to irregular shapes better than a flat label does.
Specifications
| Stock | Matte art paper, printed offset or digital |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Heat-tolerant permanent adhesive |
| Format | Roll-fed or sheet-fed, wraps a jar or sits flat on a tin lid |
| Digital CMYK, foil accents available | |
| Shape | Round, rectangle, or wraparound for a cylindrical jar |
| Minimum | 200 units |
| Lead time | 5 to 7 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 3 in round (standard tin lid) 4 x 5 in wraparound (standard jar candle) custom size for your vessel |
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Questions people ask
Will the adhesive actually hold up through a full burn cycle?
Yes, the heat-tolerant adhesive is built for the warmth a lit candle carries into the glass during normal use. For an unusually hot-burning wax blend, we'd recommend testing with your specific candle first.
Can you print a wraparound label that covers a curved jar seamlessly?
Yes, send us your jar's exact diameter and we'll size the wraparound so the print aligns cleanly at the seam.
Do you offer foil or metallic accents for a premium candle line?
Yes, foil stamping is available as an add-on for logos or accent details. It's a common upgrade for higher-end candle labels.
Is 200 units enough for testing a new scent before a full launch?
Yes, it's our minimum and a reasonable quantity for testing a new scent or seasonal candle before committing to a larger production run.
Can you match a specific warning or safety text requirement on the label?
Yes, send us your required burn-safety text and we'll lay it out alongside your brand design. That's standard practice for candle labeling.
What's the difference between a label and a full jar wrap in terms of cost?
A flat label costs less than a full-coverage wrap or sleeve. If your design needs to cover the entire jar surface without gaps, we'd point you toward a wraparound or shrink sleeve instead.
How is a candle label different from a jar label?
The candle label uses a heat-tolerant permanent adhesive, because a burning candle warms the glass or tin it sits on, and it comes round for a lid or as a wraparound for a jar, with foil accents available. The jar label uses a standard permanent adhesive for food and cosmetic jars, with gloss lamination for jars handled wet. Both are matte art paper from 200 units in 5 to 7 business days after proof. For a candle, use the candle label.
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Ready to price your candle label?
Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.