Candle Builders Drop Shipping Sellers Guide

Learn about drop shipping costs, product options, production times, and so much more.

Finished candle showing it can be customized with your branding.

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 hassle. Just premium candles branded for you.

  • Step 1: Order Received

    Your customer places an order on your store. We're notified instantly through our integration app.

  • Step 2: Production Begins

    We print and apply your custom label to each candle. Every order passes quality control before packaging.

  • Step 3: Packaged & Shipped

    Orders ship directly to your customer within 1-2 days. Tracking updates automatically sync to your store.

Our Integration App Works With:

Shopify Integration App 2.0 with Candle Builders to dropship your private label brand

Shopify

Available
Squarespace Integration App 2.0 with Candle Builders to dropship your private label brand

Squarespace

Available
WooCommerce Integration App 2.0 with Candle Builders to dropship your private label brand

WooCommerce

Available
Etsy Integration App 2.0 with Candle Builders to dropship your private label brand

Etsy

Available
Popup Store Integration App 2.0 with Candle Builders to dropship your private label brand

Popup Store

Coming Soon

Candle Builders App 2.0 integration with your online store & automatically sends orders to our production team. When the order ships, App 2.0 automatically add the shipment details and tracking to your online store.

  • Fast USA Production

    ✔️ Drop ships in 1-2 business days
    ✔️ Hand-poured in New Hampshire
    ✔️ 20,000+ Candles On-Deck

  • True Private Label Dropshipping

    ✔️ 100% Branded With Your Label
    ✔️ Commercial Quality Labels
    ✔️ No Inventory to Prebuy

  • Premium Quality

    ✔️ 100% Non-Toxic
    ✔️ USA Made Wax & Scents
    ✔️ Pure Soy Wax Candles

  • Free Integration App

    ✔️ Connect To Shopify, Etsy & More
    ✔️ Auto Sync Orders to Candle Builders
    ✔️ Shipping Auto Updates in Your Stores

  • What's in the Box?

    Your customer receives their candle in a protective shipping box with a plain packing slip showing only order details. The candle is placed in a clear plastic bag to protect the label during transit. Zero Candle Builders branding anywhere.

  • 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 Jars Available

All drop ship pricing includes your product, custom label, & shipping with no hidden fees.

4oz Clear Jars

Burn Time: 25-30 Hours
4oz Clear Candle
Jar Color: Clear
Jar Size: 2.37" x 2.71"
Wax Volume: 3.5oz (99g)
Drop Ship Price: $8.00
Base Shipping: $6.00

4oz Amber Jars

Burn Time: 25-30 Hours
4oz Amber Candle
Jar Color: Amber
Jar Size: 2.37" x 2.71"
Wax Volume: 3.5oz (99g)
Drop Ship Price: $8.00
Base Shipping: $6.00

9oz Clear Jars

Burn Time: 40-60 Hours
9oz Clear Candle
Jar Color: Clear
Jar Size: 2.9" x 3.5"
Wax Volume: 7.5oz (212g)
Drop Ship Price: $9.25
Base Shipping: $7.00

9oz Amber Jars

Burn Time: 40-60 Hours
9oz Amber Candle
Jar Color: Amber
Jar Size: 2.9" x 3.5"
Wax Volume: 7.5oz (212g)
Drop Ship Price: $9.75
Base Shipping: $7.00

13.75oz Jars

Burn Time: 60-80 Hours
13.75oz Candle
Jar Color: Clear
Jar Size: 2.95" x 5.25"
Wax Volume: 13.75oz (390g)
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.

  • Amber jar with white label and candle on a white background

    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"
    13.75oz: 3.0" x 3.75"

  • Amber jar candle with kraft label and plain candle on a white background

    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:

    9oz: 3.0" x 2.0"

  • Two candle jars with one having a customizable label on a white background

    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"

  • Brown amber jar with white label on a white background, featuring text and branding.

    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)

  • 9oz amber jar with kraft label on a white background

    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?

Our Label Specs & Design Guidelines page provides all the size and art details you will need for our print-on-demand candles.

  • Black

    Fits 4oz & 9oz

  • Gold

    Fits 9oz

  • White

    Fits 9oz

  • Black Matte

    Fits 9oz

Image showing several 9oz amber glass jars with wicks being filled with pure soy wax by hand.  Candle Builders handles all candle production in house and hand-crafts all candles in New Hampshire.

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.

Image of the top of a new 9oz soy candle in a clear jar with a wick.  The jar is branded with a private label, showing that Candle Builders can produce private label candles.

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.

A beautiful 9oz Amber Jar Candle, lit, outside by a pool.  It is finished with private label branding for one of our clients.

Scents That Performs

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.

Image showing a high quality finished soy candle complete with private label branding.  The glass jar is amber in color and a 9oz. It features a black gloss lid.  The candle is places on top of a 12 pack of finished candles showing we can manage wholesale candle orders.

Private Label Candles, Done Right

Your customers see your premium candle brand, not ours.

Pricing Your Candles

Working with Candle Builders means you are offering a premium candle, not a massed produced cheap product. Therefore, it is suggested that you position your drop ship candles as a Premium Product and price them accordingly. Examples are for education purposes only.

4oz Amber Jar Candle

Costs
Candle $8.00
Flat Rate Shipping $6.00
Your Total Cost: $14.00

Your Retail
Candle $16
Shipping $6
Total Sale $22

Gross Profit: $8.00

9oz Clear Jar Candle

Costs
Candle $9.25
Flat Rate Shipping $7.00
Your Total Cost: $16.25


Your Retail
Selling Price $22
Shipping $7
Total Sale $29

Gross Profit: $12.75

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

Explore Our Premium Candle Scents

Customer favorites include Vanilla Bean, Comfort Spice, Honeysuckle, and Sea Breeze, with Fresh Balsam as a holiday favorite.
Our scents are sourced from the USA, non-toxic, and crafted with a blend of essential oils and fragrances.

Vanilla Bean

Vanilla Bean

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: VB

A delight of rich vanilla bean introduced with warm undertones of Tonka bean & whipped cocoa.

Scent Notes
Top: Vanilla Bean
Mid: Tonka
Base: Whipped Cocoa

Comfort Spice

Comfort Spice

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: CS

A fall celebration of brown sugar and cinnamon stick with a lemon blend, vanilla extract & pralines.

Scent Notes
Top: Cinnamon Stick & Lemon Zest
Mid: Brown Sugar & Pralines
Base: Vanilla Extract

Sea Breeze

Sea Breeze

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: SB

A burst of citrus collides with lavender, cedarwood & jasmine petals coupled with hints of patchouli, crushed rosemary & oakmoss.

Scent Notes
Top: Bright Citrus
Mid: Lavender & Jasmine
Base: Cedarwood & Oakmoss

Eucalyptus Lavender Herb

Eucalyptus Lavender Herb

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: EL

A fresh fusion of Eucalyptus and Lavender with a twist of earthy undertones.

Scent Notes
Top: Eucalyptus
Mid: Lavender
Base: Earthy Woods

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: HS

Delivering a vibrant floral aroma with bergamot, golden honeysuckle, jasmine, and a calming sandalwood finish.

Scent Notes
Top: Bergamot & Honeysuckle
Mid: Jasmine
Base: Sandalwood

Fresh Balsam

Fresh Balsam

4oz | 9oz | 13.75oz
Scent SKU: BC

A cool and woodsy blend of balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.

Scent Notes
Top: Crisp Eucalyptus
Mid: Balsam & Fir
Base: Cedarwood

Spiced Pumpkin Ginger

Spiced Pumpkin Ginger

4oz | 9oz
Scent SKU: PM

A blend of spiced pumpkin and fresh ginger, combined with warm undertones of fall spices.

Scent Notes
Top: Pumpkin Puree
Mid: Warm Spices
Base: Sugared Vanilla

Pink Grapefruit

Pink Grapefruit

4oz | 9oz
Scent SKU: PG

A sweet pink grapefruit layered with a beautifully balanced blend of citron.

Scent Notes
Top: Grapefruit Zest
Mid: Citrus Blossom
Base: Soft Musk

Unscented

Unscented

4oz | 9oz
Scent SKU: UN

Sometimes you just need the ambiance of the flame.

Scent Notes
None

Shows the safetly labels on the bottom of our 9oz candles. The Safetly label meets the National Candle Associations safety standards for fire safety.

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.

Place A Sample Order

Need More Info?

Our Product Guide covers jar specifications, label requirements, and technical details. Operating a retail store and want to stock shelves? Our Wholesale Guide explains bulk ordering, MOQs, and wholesale pricing for brick-and-mortar locations.


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Drop Shipping FAQ's

Where does Candle Builders ship from?

Candle Builders is proudly American owned and operated in New England. We pour our candles & ship them from our facility in Newfields, New Hampshire.

Are there fees for private label branding?

No, there are no art setup fees ot hidden fees of any kind for printiing your artwork.

What is the product guarantee?

We want both you and your customer to be happy. Therefore, Candle Builders will promptly replace any products that arrive incorrectly or damaged in shipping.

Please CONTACT US within 14 days of receipt.

How can I order samples?

Ordering samples is easy. Please visit our Sample Candles page.

What payment methods do we accept?

Candle Builders securely accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay.

For our drop ship clients, your customers will not see any of your billing or payment information anywhere in the shipping box.

Are there any packing slips?

Our drop ship order have a simple and unbranded packing slip in the box. It contains the customers information and products ordered. There are no identifying marks that say "Candle Builders"

How fast will drop ship orders take to ship out?

Drop ship orders leave within 1-2 business days.

Please note that production times can be a bit longer during peak holiday times.

Do you drop ship through Printify?

Yes, Candle Builders is a Production Partner with Printify and they offer a number of our private label candles.

Learn more about our Printify products.

Questions About Drop Shipping Candles?
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