Proper SKU Formatting for Candle Builders Drop Shipping Integrations

If you're integrating your online store with our drop shipping service for automated order fulfillment, it's essential to use the correct SKU format to ensure smooth and error-free order processing.


Why our SKU's matter

Our SKU's contain all the proper information for our production team to produce the right candle product for your customer. It tells us which scent, jar color, jar size, label type and lid to use for your order.

NOTE: Our SKU's do not tell us which label to print and place on your candle. Depending on the integration type, the label art is connected to the product or integration system itself. Labels are discussed when setting up your integration methods.

You have two options for your SKU's

Our SKU Only: You can simply send us our unique SKU. For example, "SB-2-WH-W23" is a valid SKU format.

Your SKU + Our SKU: If you prefer to include your own SKU identifier, you can add it before ours, separated by a dash. For example, "CATCANDLE-SB-2-WH-W23" is acceptable.

SKU Requirements

By following these simple guidelines, you'll ensure that your orders are processed accurately and efficiently, leading to faster delivery times and a smoother overall experience.

  • Include Our SKU

    Regardless of which SKU option you decide on, our SKU needs to be in the SKU field.

  • Character Limitations

    SKUs can only contain letters, numbers, and dashes. No other special characters, punctuation, or spaces are allowed

Examples

  • ✅ Good SKU's that will make everyone happy

    SB-2-WH-W23
    CATCANDLE-SB-2-WH-W23
    PUPPYCANDLE-SB-2-WH-W23

  • ❌ Bad SKUs that will rip a hole though space & time

    CATCANDLESB-2-WH-W23
    SB-2-WH-W23-CATCANDLE
    CATCANDLE
    SB-2-WH-W23-FUNNY!!
    PETPHRASE----SB-2-WH-W23
    THE PERFECT CANDLE-SB-2-WH-W23

Understanding Our SKU System

Each part of our SKU means something special to our production team at Candle Builders. Below we break it down for you. Let's use SB-2-WH-W23 as an example. In each column, the BOLD part of the example SKU shows what it means and what the options are.

  • Scent

    SB-2-WH-W23


    Comfort spice: CS
    Sea Breeze: SB
    Vanilla Bean: VB
    Pink Grapefruit: PG
    Fresh Balsam: BC
    Spiced Pumpkin Ginger: PM
    Eucalyptus Lavender Herb: EL

  • Jar/Vessel Type & Size

    SB-2-WH-W23

    13.75oz Clear Vessel:  1
    9oz Clear Jar: 2
    9oz Amber Jar: 3
    4oz Clear Jar: 4
    4oz Amber Jar: 5

  • Lid Color

    SB-2-WH-W23
    White: WH
    Gold: GD
    Black: BG
    Black Matte: BM

  • Label Color & Size

    SB-2-WH-W23

    White 2"x3": W23
    Kraft 2"x3": K23
    White 2"x7": W27
    Kraft 2"x7": K27

Therefore, the SKU SB-2-WH-W23 means:

Sea Breeze Scent - 9oz Clear Jar - White Lid - White Label 2"x3"

Making SKU Changes After A Product Goes Live

Generally, you can make SKU changes to existing products. You can also add new product variants (scents or lids options) only if the SKUs for the new product variant are updated to match.

Note For Shopify App Users: A SKU change cannot change the artwork that will be printed to the label. If you want to sell a candle product with new label artwork, you need to create a new candle product in our app.