Candle Builders Drop Shipping Sellers Guide
Profitably Build Your Own Premium Candle Brand
Candle Builders produces, labels, and fulfills your private label candle line quickly in the USA with integrated drop shipping.
No inventory. No minimums. Just premium candles branded for you.
How Your Drop Ship Candle Orders Are Fulfilled
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Step 1: Order Received
Your customer places an order on your store. We're notified instantly through our integration app.
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Step 2: Production Begins
We print and apply your custom label to each candle in our New Hampshire facility. Every order passes quality control before packaging.
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Step 3: Packaged & Shipped
Orders ship directly to your customer within 1-2 business days by USPS Ground. Average transit times are 2-5 business days.
Hands Free Fulfillment & Full Integration
Shopify
Available
Squarespace
Available
WooCommerce
Available
Etsy
Available
Popup Store
Coming SoonCandle Builders App 2.0 connects your online store directly to our production team for automated drop ship fulfillment. When an order ships, the app updates your store with the shipment details and tracking.
Personalized Products Available
Add customer personalization details before your candle order moves into production.
What Your Customers Will Receive
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What's in the Box?
Your customer receives their candle in a protective 5" cube shipping box. Inside your customers will find an unbranded packing slip showing only order details. The candle is placed in a clear plastic bag to protect the label during transit. You will find Zero Candle Builders' branding anywhere.
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The Finished Product In Action
Professional label placement, quality soy wax burn, and premium glass presentation. Your customers see a boutique candle brand, not a dropshipped product.
Candle Jar Options for Drop Shipping
Choose from multiple candle jar options, all available for private label drop shipping. Pricing shown includes your custom label, with shipping shown for each option. There are no other hidden fees.
4oz Clear Jars
Burn Time: 25-30 Hours
Jar Size: 2.37" x 2.71"
Wax Volume: 3.5oz (99g)
Ship Weight: 11oz
Ship Box Size: 3.0"x3.5"x4.5"
Drop Ship Price: $7.00
Base Shipping: $6.00
4oz Amber Jars
Burn Time: 25-30 Hours
Jar Size: 2.37" x 2.71"
Wax Volume: 3.5oz (99g)
Ship Weight: 11oz
Ship Box Size: 3.0"x3.5"x4.5"
Drop Ship Price: $7.00
Base Shipping: $6.00
9oz Clear Jars
Burn Time: 40-60 Hours
Jar Size: 2.9" x 3.5"
Wax Volume: 7.5oz (212g)
Ship Weight: 15oz
Ship Box Size: 4.0"x4.0"x4.5"
Drop Ship Price: $9.00-$9.75
Base Shipping: $7.00
9oz Amber Jars
Burn Time: 40-60 Hours
Jar Size: 2.9" x 3.5"
Wax Volume: 7.5oz (212g)
Ship Weight: 15oz
Ship Box Size: 4.0"x4.0"x4.5"
Drop Ship Price: $9.00-$9.75
Base Shipping: $7.00
11oz Tumblers
Burn Time: 55-65 Hours
Jar Size: 3.20" x 3.50"
Wax Volume: 8.5oz (241g)
Ship Weight: 1.4lbs
Ship Box Size: 5.0"x5.0"x4.0"
Drop Ship Price: $11.50
Base Shipping: $8.00
13.75oz Jars
Burn Time: 60-80 Hours
Jar Size: 2.95" x 5.25"
Wax Volume: 13.75oz (390g)
Ship Weight: 1.4lbs
Ship Box Size: 9"x6"x4"
Drop Ship Price: $11.80
Base Shipping: $8.00
*All prices subject to change
Customer Shipping Savings on Multi-Candle Orders
The highest base shipping rate applies first, then just $2.00 per additional candle. Mix and match any sizes. All shipping rates are for the USA.
International Shipping
Orders shipping outside the USA have a base shipping rate of $25.00 for any size candle. Each additional candle adds $6.00 to shipping.
Candle Builders Scent Catalog
All Candle Builders fragrances are sourced from the USA and loaded at 6% for a consistent, balanced throw. Each scent is tested for both hot and cold performance in our Golden 464 soy wax blend, ensuring reliable results across our full size range. Formulations meet ASTM F2417 safety standards. Available sizes vary by scent.
Vanilla Bean
A delight of rich vanilla bean introduced with warm undertones of Tonka bean & whipped cocoa.
Mid: Tonka
Base: Whipped Cocoa
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Comfort Spice
A fall celebration of brown sugar and cinnamon stick with a lemon blend, vanilla extract & pralines.
Mid: Brown Sugar & Pralines
Base: Vanilla Extract
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Sea Breeze
A burst of citrus collides with lavender, cedarwood & jasmine petals coupled with hints of patchouli, crushed rosemary & oakmoss.
Mid: Lavender & Jasmine
Base: Cedarwood & Oakmoss
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Eucalyptus Lavender Herb
A fresh fusion of Eucalyptus and Lavender with a twist of earthy undertones.
Mid: Lavender
Base: Earthy Woods
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Honeysuckle
Delivering a vibrant floral aroma with bergamot, golden honeysuckle, jasmine, and a calming sandalwood finish.
Mid: Jasmine
Base: Sandalwood
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Fresh Balsam
A cool and woodsy blend of balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.
Mid: Balsam & Fir
Base: Cedarwood
9oz
11oz
13.75oz
Sea Salt & Orchid
A crisp, airy blend of ozonic sea salt and freesia that settles into a warm base of tonka bean and amber.
Mid: Sea Salt & Green Leaves
Base: Tonka Bean & Musk
Clean Cotton
The fresh, nostalgic scent of line-dried laundry on a sunny day, built around crisp linen with a subtle hint of lemon and cotton blossom.
Mid: Linen
Base: Sandalwood, Powder, Violet
Apple Harvest
A bright, ripe apple fragrance with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, finishing with a touch of clove and vanilla.
Mid: Apple
Base: Clove, Vanilla
Cinnamon & Vanilla
A warm, indulgent blend of spicy cinnamon and sweet creamy vanilla that captures the essence of fall and holiday baking.
Mid: Cream
Base: Vanilla
White Sage & Lavender
A clean, earthy blend of lavender and white sage with herbal notes of rosemary and chamomile, grounded by cedar and sandalwood.
Mid: Chamomile, Sage, Rosemary
Base: Cedar, Sandalwood
Spiced Pumpkin Ginger
A blend of spiced pumpkin and fresh ginger, combined with warm undertones of fall spices.
Mid: Warm Spices
Base: Sugared Vanilla
9oz
Pink Grapefruit
A sweet pink grapefruit layered with a beautifully balanced blend of citron.
Mid: Citrus Blossom
Base: Soft Musk
9oz
Unscented
Sometimes you just need the ambiance of the flame.
9oz
Standard Label Sizes & Options
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White Labels
Our white candle jar labels are printed in full color at up to 1200 DPI for high-quality, professional results. We use Polypropylene (BOPP) material with a satin finish giving it a slight semi-gloss look.
Label Sizes:4oz: 2.25" x 1.5"
9oz: 3.0" x 2.0"
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Kraft Labels
Our kraft brown labels are made from paper-based material with an earthy, rustic look. With a natural textured feel and the right artwork, you can achieve a vintage brand design.
Label Sizes:
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Clear Labels (9oz Clear Jar Only)
Our clear candle jar labels are perfect when you want your label art to pop off the jar. Available on 9oz clear jars only.
Label Sizes:9oz: 3.0" x 2.0"
Wrap Label Options
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Wrap White Labels
Our 2"x7" white wrap labels also uses Polypropylene (BOPP) material.
Label Sizes:9oz Wrap: 7.0" x 2.0" (approx 80% Jar Coverage)
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Wrap Kraft Labels
Our 2"x7" kraft wrap labels also uses the same paper-based material with an earthy, rustic look.
Label Sizes:
9oz Wrap: 7.0" x 2.0" (approx. 80% coverage)
Need help with setting up your labels?
Lid Color Options
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Black
Fits 4oz & 9oz
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Gold
Fits 9oz
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White
Fits 9oz
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Black Matte
Fits 9oz
Handcrafted Quality
Every candle is hand-poured in small batches by skilled artisans at our New Hampshire facility. We handle production, labeling, and shipping ourselves. Quality is checked at every step.
Premium Ingredients
We use 100% pure soy wax made in the USA. It is eco-friendly, vegan, and 100% non-toxic. Our wicks are made from 100% cotton & paper and contain no lead or zinc. No paraffin, no cheap fillers, no cutting corners.
Scents That Perform
Strong scent throw that fills the room without being overpowering. Our carefully formulated wax-to-fragrance ratio ensures consistent performance from the first burn to the last.
Private Label Candles, Done Right
Your customers will see a premium retail quality label with your candle brand printed to it, not ours.
4oz Amber Jar Candle
Costs
Candle $7.00
Flat Rate Shipping $6.00
Your Total Cost: $13.00
Your Retail
Candle $16.00
Shipping $6.00
Total Sale $22.00
Gross Profit: $9.00
9oz Clear Jar Candle
Costs
Candle $9.00 (White 2"x3" Label)
Flat Rate Shipping $7.00
Your Total Cost: $16.00
Your Retail
Selling Price $22.00
Shipping $7.00
Total Sale $29.00
Gross Profit: $13.00
11oz Candle
Costs
Candle $11.50
Flat Rate Shipping $8.00
Your Total Cost: $19.50
Your Retail
Candle $30.00
Shipping $8.00
Total Sale $38.00
Gross Profit: $18.50
13.75oz Candle
Costs
Candle $11.80
Flat Rate Shipping $8.00
Your Total Cost: $19.80
Your Retail
Candle $30
Shipping $8
Total Sale $38
Gross Profit: $18.20
ASTM F-2058 Safety Labels Included
Candle Builders places safety labels on the bottom of all candle jars. These labels meet ASTM F-2058, as recommended by the National Candle Association to meet the Standard Specification for Candle Fire Safety Labeling.
The labels do not include any Candle Builders branding. They contain two or three letters indicating the scent. The label layout may change depending on the jar type, size, and scent, but will always meet ASTM F-2058 requirements.
You can also expect to see the candle wax type, the net weight of the wax, and the expected burn time on each safety label.
Want Samples?
Of course you do! You can place a sample order from our Sample Product Page. No wholesale account necessary.
