Auto-lock carton
Heavy SBS or kraft carton with a locking base for the jar's weight.
Custom candle boxes — cartons, rigid boxes and inserts for glass
Custom candle boxes that protect the glass and sell the scent.
Rigid boxes and heavy cartons with inserts that keep a glass jar or tin from moving, printed and finished to match the candle's positioning — kraft and single-color for craft ranges, soft-touch black and foil for luxury.
- Made to
- Your product's dimensions
- Structures
- Carton · rigid · mailer
- Minimum order
- 50 boxes
Packaging for candles
Glass, weight and a lid that stays on.
A candle is heavy for its size, usually in glass, and often sold as a gift. The box has to take the weight without bowing, keep the jar from touching the board, and open well. That means an auto-lock or crash-lock base for cartons, a board or pulp insert around the jar, and — for premium ranges — a rigid lid-and-base box with a fitted cavity.
Candle brands live on scent names and label design, so the box is a second label: the same typography, the same color story, on a surface people keep. Soft-touch black with a foil name is the luxury default; kraft with a single-color print is the craft default. Both start from the jar's dimensions.
- Jars & tinsInsert to the diameter
- Cartons20pt – 24pt, lock base
- RigidLid & base, 2mm board
Recommended packaging
What candles are packed in.
Materials & finishing
Board that carries glass. Finishes that carry the brand.
Candle boxes run heavier than most cartons because of the weight. The finish does the positioning: soft-touch and foil for luxury, uncoated kraft for craft.
Materials & finishes- SBS paperboard20pt – 24ptHeavy carton for jars, sharp print.
- Kraft board20pt – 24ptNatural craft ranges.
- Greyboard1.5mm – 2mmRigid gift boxes.
- Moulded pulp / board insertTo jar diameterKeeps glass from contact.
Finishing
- Soft-touch lamination
- Foil stamping
- Embossing & debossing
- Spot UV
- Single-color on kraft
- Interior print
Inserts for glass
The jar should never touch the board.
A cradle insert cut to the jar's diameter holds the candle central, stops the lid rattling and takes the knock if the box is dropped. It also lifts the candle so it presents when the lid comes off.
- Die-cut board cradles
- Moulded pulp trays
- Foam rings for heavy glass
- Multi-cavity inserts for sets
Products we pack
Jars, tins, pillars and sets.
Glass jar candles
Auto-lock cartons or rigid boxes with cradle inserts.
Tin candles
Tuck cartons sized to the tin; travel-size sleeves.
Pillar & taper
Long cartons and sleeved trays.
Gift sets
Rigid boxes with multi-cavity inserts.
Wax melts
Small tuck cartons and window boxes.
Online orders
Printed mailers with inserts for courier delivery.
How it works
From product to sector-ready packaging.
You do not need a dieline, a spec sheet or print-ready artwork to start. You need to know roughly what you are packing.
Tell us the product
Dimensions, weight, how it is sold and where it travels. A photo is enough to start.
Structure & dieline
We recommend the construction for the sector and issue a dieline with any insert marked.
Board, print & finish
Stock and finishing chosen for the shelf, the courier or the gift table.
Proof & production
You approve a proof before anything runs. Quantities and lead time are stated in writing.
Delivery
Finished packaging is delivered free to your address in the United States, flat or assembled as the structure requires. Allow 3–5 working days for ground shipping after production.
Start a quote
Three answers is all it takes to open a job.
Structure, board and finishing come next — with our team, on the full quote form.
No account needed. Artwork and reference images can be attached on the next step.
Candle box questions
Before you ask.
Anything not covered here, put it in the notes on your quote and we will answer it directly.
Ask on your quoteWhat is the best box for a glass candle jar?
For retail, a 20pt–24pt auto-lock carton with a board cradle insert. For gifting, a rigid lid-and-base box with a fitted cavity. Both are sized to the jar's diameter and height.
Do candle boxes need an insert?
For glass, yes — an insert keeps the jar off the board, stops movement and takes impact. For tins a well-sized carton is often enough.
Can you print my scent names on the box?
Yes. Variable scent names run as separate print versions on the same dieline, or as a printed label or belly band over a common box.
Can you make candle boxes in kraft?
Yes. Natural kraft with single- or two-color print suits craft and eco ranges; white ink is available for brighter marks.
What do you need to quote candle boxes?
The jar or tin's diameter, height and weight, quantity, structure preference, finish and your artwork. The number of scents matters if names change per box.
Resources
Guides for candle brands
Custom box inserts explained: board, foam, pulp and fabric
An insert turns a box into packaging. What each insert material does, which products need which, and how inserts are designed with the box.
Read the guidePackaging finishes explained: lamination, foil, emboss, spot UV and windows
What each finish does, what it looks like, what it combines with and when to specify it. The short reference for anyone briefing a custom box.
Read the guide
Related packaging
Packaging used for candles.
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