Custom Candle Stickers and Labels for Jars and Glasses
A hand-poured candle sells on how it looks on the shelf, at a market stall or in a photo online. A neat printed label on a plain glass tumbler or jar turns it into a brand. This guide covers the sticker choices that work for candle makers, and it is written for small makers who order small runs.
Clear or paper: which looks better on glass?
Clear (transparent) stickers print your design onto a see-through film, so the glass shows through around the artwork. On a clear tumbler this gives the "printed on the glass" look. It works best with bold, dark or solid-colour artwork, because the colour of the wax behind the label shows through light colours. Paper stickers give a solid label with a matt, natural feel, which suits kraft or cream designs and is the most economical choice. Vinyl stickers are the waterproof option, handy if your candles sit in a bathroom or get wiped down.
Choosing the size
Measure the flat part of the glass, not the curve. For a standard tumbler a round sticker between 4 and 6 cm usually sits neatly on the front without wrapping round the curve. Wider rectangle labels suit straight-sided jars. In our designer you can set the size from 2.5 cm up to 30 cm and see it drawn to scale.
What to put on a candle label
- Your brand name and a small logo or drawing.
- The scent name, so a customer can tell your range apart.
- A short line such as "hand poured", if it is true for your product.
Candles are a regulated product in the UK, and the safety warnings and labelling a candle needs are your responsibility as the maker. Check the current requirements for your product before you print. We print exactly the artwork you supply.
Quantity and cost
Stickers are printed on large sheets and cut to your shape, so small runs are affordable and the price per sticker falls as the quantity grows. If you make several scents, a round design in one colour family keeps the range looking consistent while the scent name changes.
More ideas for makers
The same approach works for honey and jam jars and hand soap and glass bottles. For the full range of shapes and materials, see custom stickers for small businesses.
Order, no set-up cost
Open the sticker designer, choose the shape and size, upload your logo or add text, and see the price update as you change the quantity. There is no set-up cost, the price per sticker falls as you order more, and you see a sample before the full run. Prices are shown excluding VAT. Free UK next-day delivery: orders placed by 4pm Monday to Friday leave the same day with Evri, fully tracked, next-day where Evri offers it to the address.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print my own logo on candle stickers?
Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG or SVG of your logo, or type your text, in the designer.
Are transparent stickers good for candle glasses?
They give a clean, printed-on-glass look. Choose solid or dark artwork so it stays clear against the wax.
What is the smallest order?
The designer shows the lowest quantity for your size, and the price updates as you change it.