Drop Shipping Candle Guide
Sell your own branded candles with Shopify. Etsy. Squarespace. Woo.
Drop ship private label candles directly to your customers with only 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 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 being packaged & shipped within 1-2 business days.
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Step 3: Packaged & Shipped
When an order ships directly to your customer, tracking details are sent to your integrated online store. Average transit times in the USA are 2-5 business days.
Current Integrations Available
Connect App 2.0 with your online sales channel for automated private label candle drop shipping.
Shopify
Squarespace
WooCommerce
Etsy
Popup Store
Coming Soon
Why Drop Ship With Candle Builders?
Fast USA Production
Orders drop ship in 1 to 2 business days, hand-poured at our New Hampshire facility with more than 20,000 candles on deck and ready to label.
Premium Quality
Every candle is 100% non-toxic and poured with USA-made soy wax and USA-made scents. Nothing else goes in.
Free Integration App
Connect Shopify, Etsy and more. Orders sync to us automatically, and tracking posts back to your store the moment we ship.
True Private Label Dropshipping
Every candle carries your label and only your label. No Candle Builders branding anywhere, and the packing slip is unbranded too.
No Hidden Fees
No subscription and no art fees. You pay for the candle and the shipping, and that is the whole invoice.
Simple Ingredients
Golden 464 pure soy wax, Eco wicks and USA-made fragrance. That is the entire recipe.
What to Expect
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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 on the candle, in the box, or outside the box.
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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. The bottom of the candle container has an unbranded ASTM safety label.
What's in our Candles
Every candle is made the same way
- Eco Wick brand wicks
- Golden 464 pure soy wax
- 6% scent load
- Your private label
- ASTM F2058 safety label on the bottom
Drop Ship Candle Options
Below are all of our current drop ship candle options and pricing. Pricing may change at any time.
Margins are based on candle cost only.
Most sellers either charge their customer shipping or build it into the price. The more premium your brand, the higher you can price.
9oz Candles
14 scents · Clear or amber jar · 4 lid colors · 5 label options
Finished Cost
$9.25 - $9.75
Base Shipping
$8.00
Typical Retail
$18 - $28
Your Margin Per Candle
$8.25 - $18.75
JAR OPTIONS (2)
SCENTS (14)
LABEL OPTIONS (5)
3 x 2
3 x 2
3 x 2
7 x 2
7 x 2
LID OPTIONS (4)
Specifications
Height
3.5" (8.89 cm)
Diameter
2.95" (7.4 cm)
Product Weight
13.7 oz (388 g)
Wax Weight
7.5 oz (212 g)
Burn Time
40 - 50 hours
4oz Candles
9 scents · Clear or amber jar · Black lid · 1 label option
Finished Cost
$7.00
Base Shipping
$7.00
Typical Retail
$15 - $22
Your Margin Per Candle
$8.00 - $15.00
JAR OPTIONS (2)
SCENTS (9)
LABEL OPTION (1)
2.25 x 1.5
LID OPTION (1)
Specifications
Height
2.37" (6.02 cm)
Diameter
2.71" (6.88 cm)
Product Weight
11.0 oz (312 g)
Wax Weight
3.5 oz (99 g)
Burn Time
25 - 30 hours
11oz Candles
6 scents · Clear tumbler · No lid · 1 label option
Finished Cost
$11.50
Base Shipping
$9.00
Typical Retail
$25 - $35
Your Margin Per Candle
$13.50 - $23.50
JAR OPTION (1)
SCENTS (6)
LABEL OPTION (1)
2.75 x 2.25
Specifications
Height
3.49" (8.86 cm)
Top Diameter
3.20" (8.13 cm)
Bottom Diameter
3.05" (7.75 cm)
Product Weight
1 lb 3 oz (241 g)
Wax Weight
8.5 oz (241 g)
Burn Time
45 - 55 hours
13.75oz Candles (16oz Container)
6 scents · Clear jar · No lid · 1 label option
Finished Cost
$11.80
Base Shipping
$9.00
Typical Retail
$25 - $35
Your Margin Per Candle
$13.20 - $23.20
JAR OPTION (1)
SCENTS (6)
LABEL OPTION (1)
3 x 3.75
Specifications
Height
5.25" (13.34 cm)
Diameter
2.95" (7.4 cm)
Product Weight
1 lb 6 oz (624 g)
Wax Weight
13.75 oz (390 g)
Burn Time
60 - 80 hours
Shipping Rates for Drop Ship Orders
The largest candle in the order sets the base rate, then every additional candle adds $2.00 no matter what size it is. Mix and match any size, style, scent, in one order.
Rates shown are US rates effective October 1, 2026.
BASE SHIPPING RATES
| Candle size | Base shipping |
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| 4oz | $7.00 |
| 9oz | $8.00 |
| 11oz Tumbler | $9.00 |
| 13.75oz | $9.00 |
| Each additional candle, any size | +$2.00 |
SHIPPING BY QUANTITY
| Candle size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4oz | $7.00 | $9.00 | $11.00 | $13.00 |
| 9oz | $8.00 | $10.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| 11oz Tumbler | $9.00 | $11.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 |
| 13.75oz | $9.00 | $11.00 | $13.00 | $15.00 |
Totals when every candle in the order is the same size. Add $2.00 for each candle beyond four.
MIXED SIZE ORDER EXAMPLES
| Order | How it adds up | Shipping |
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| One 9oz + one 4oz | $8.00 base for the 9oz + $2.00 | $10.00 |
| Two 9oz + one 4oz | $8.00 base for the 9oz + $2.00 + $2.00 | $12.00 |
| One 13.75oz + one 9oz + one 4oz | $9.00 base for the 13.75oz + $2.00 + $2.00 | $13.00 |
| One 11oz + two 9oz + one 4oz | $9.00 base for the 11oz + $2.00 + $2.00 + $2.00 | $15.00 |
International Shipping
Orders shipping outside the USA have a base rate of $28.00 for any size candle, plus $8.00 for each additional candle.
All prices subject to change.
Candle Builders Scent Catalog
Every fragrance is USA-made and sourced from U.S. manufacturers. We use a 6% fragrance load for balanced hot and cold throw, with each scent tested in our Golden Wax 464 soy wax. Our fragrances are specifically formulated for candle use. Available sizes vary by scent and are listed on each card. Each scent also has a two-letter code shown on the bottom of every jar and included in every SKU.
Vanilla Bean
A delight of rich vanilla bean introduced with warm undertones of Tonka bean & whipped cocoa.
- TopVanilla Bean
- MidTonka
- BaseWhipped Cocoa
Scent Code: VB
Comfort Spice
A fall celebration of brown sugar and cinnamon stick with a lemon blend, vanilla extract & pralines.
- TopCinnamon Stick & Lemon Zest
- MidBrown Sugar & Pralines
- BaseVanilla Extract
Scent Code: CS
Sea Breeze
A burst of citrus collides with lavender, cedarwood & jasmine petals coupled with hints of patchouli, crushed rosemary & oakmoss.
- TopBright Citrus
- MidLavender & Jasmine
- BaseCedarwood & Oakmoss
Scent Code: SB
Eucalyptus Lavender Herb
A fresh fusion of Eucalyptus and Lavender with a twist of earthy undertones.
- TopEucalyptus
- MidLavender
- BaseEarthy Woods
Scent Code: EL
Honeysuckle
Delivering a vibrant floral aroma with bergamot, golden honeysuckle, jasmine, and a calming sandalwood finish.
- TopBergamot & Honeysuckle
- MidJasmine
- BaseSandalwood
Scent Code: HS
Fresh Balsam
A cool and woodsy blend of balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir branches and cedarwood.
- TopCrisp Eucalyptus
- MidBalsam & Fir
- BaseCedarwood
Scent Code: BC
Sea Salt & Orchid
A crisp, airy blend of ozonic sea salt and freesia that settles into a warm base of tonka bean and amber.
- TopOrange
- MidSea Salt & Green Leaves
- BaseTonka Bean & Musk
Scent Code: SS
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.
- TopLemon, Cotton Blossom
- MidLinen
- BaseSandalwood, Powder, Violet
Scent Code: CC
Apple Harvest
A bright, ripe apple fragrance with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, finishing with a touch of clove and vanilla.
- TopOrange Peel, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
- MidApple
- BaseClove, Vanilla
Scent Code: AH
Cinnamon & Vanilla
A warm, indulgent blend of spicy cinnamon and sweet creamy vanilla that captures the essence of fall and holiday baking.
- TopClove, Cinnamon
- MidCream
- BaseVanilla
Scent Code: CV
White Sage & Lavender
A clean, earthy blend of lavender and white sage with herbal notes of rosemary and chamomile, grounded by cedar and sandalwood.
- TopLavender
- MidChamomile, Sage, Rosemary
- BaseCedar, Sandalwood
Scent Code: WS
Spiced Pumpkin Ginger
A blend of spiced pumpkin and fresh ginger, combined with warm undertones of fall spices.
- TopPumpkin Puree
- MidWarm Spices
- BaseSugared Vanilla
Scent Code: PM
Pink Grapefruit
A sweet pink grapefruit layered with a beautifully balanced blend of citron.
- TopGrapefruit Zest
- MidCitrus Blossom
- BaseSoft Musk
Scent Code: PG
Unscented
Sometimes you just need the ambiance of the flame.
- NotesNone
Scent Code: UN
Scents That Perform
Strong scent throw that fills the room without being overpowering. Our wax-to-fragrance ratio is formulated for consistent performance from the first burn to the last.
6% scent load for balanced hot and cold throw, in every candle we pour.
Need help with setting up your labels?
Our Label Specs Guidelines page provides all the size and art details you will need to help you design your own candle label.
ASTM F-2058 Compliant
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.
- Wax type
- Net weight of the wax
- Expected burn time
- Two or three letter scent code
The labels carry no Candle Builders branding. The layout may change depending on the jar type, size, and scent, but will always meet ASTM F-2058 requirements.
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