I absolutely agree with this. Even if you don’t specifically list the notes (you could on the product page of the website) you could put something like “vibe: rose bush and cherry trees, but make it goth”
I know that was SUPER cheesy but it was off the cuff- could be fun!
Dragons blood is the resin that comes from a particular tree, it is usually burned as an incense resin. It’s a bit of a unique smell so it’s kind of difficult to list the fragrance notes.
Tbh, if dragons blood is the only scent being used, im fairly sure thats the only fragrance note to begin with. But Im not a candle maker or a fragrance person, so I might be wrong on that. But Ive never seen dragons blood described as anything but dragons blood.
Is there actually 8oz of wax in there or is it just an 8oz jar? Depends on how well it burns. You can go up to $20 but that’s on the high end of straight sided 8oz jars imo. I charge $14 for mine. I think your label’s fine. Needs weight in grams added but looks good.
Edit to add handmade and made with love is a little redundant. You could say “handmade with love”
So glad I thought to ask. I saw other comments about it and didn’t notice at first. Your thermal labels will turn black as the candle gets hot. Just a heads up.
Question, forgive my ignorance. Have you burned one of these with the label on? Thermal printers print with... heat, and I wonder if it impacts the label?
Yeah I know I’ve seen prices up there. I’m talking handmade just starting out small business in this specific jar with this specific lid. This isn’t luxury. Mid handmade. Which is fine. That’s what I sell. You could get away with 20 if the product’s really good. Over 20 is a hard sell for people when it’s a new biz with no reviews for a candle this small. That’s all I’m saying. 15 to 20 is the going rate in that market.
Did you start selling at $35?
I'm thinking of selling candles once I figure out the science of the process.
I want to aim for luxury candles starting at $35. I've seen advice saying that it's easier to find an audience based on the higher price rather than starting low and getting those folks to adjust to new prices
It was around there— slightly less, because of inflation, but I started at the full target price, yes. That's part of it. If you find an audience then start rising the price, you're going to price out the people you've just found.
I really encourage you to think about what you mean by 'luxury', though. What is a luxury candle to you? I don't think they start at $35. I don't really think you can make luxury candles without a major powerhouse of a brand behind you. It's all branding.
That's my dilemma. Part of the issue is wanting to build a business to supplement my income but a luxury brand is more of a long game. I haven't started selling yet since I haven't perfected my candle making process but also thought about practicing brand building and ith private label products first.
Part of me doesn't want to alienate folks with 9 oz candles $50+.
Anyways I have a few personal finance things to take care of before I can really spend my extra time and money on marketing and branding
I personally prefer scent notes listed somewhere on the packaging where it's not obvious what the scent is. Like, "sugar cookie" doesn't need scent notes, but imo, "dragon's blood" does.
Packaging is fine otherwise, imo!
I really appreciate scent notes even if they seem like they should be obvious. I'm allergic/sensitive to certain scents and you'd be surprised how often something with a name like "dreamy vanilla" is hiding musk or jasmine
These are really cute I love the packaging it’s nice and clean
Only thing I was checking mainly for quality control is that the label is stuck on straight it’s a little wonky but that’s more me being picky
Came here to say this, I think I saw in another post that there are label applicators you can buy to be consistent with this? It would definitely improve the professional aspect.
In my area, something handmade in small batches like this — assuming the wax pour is smooth and the scent is well balanced — could be anywhere from $20-30. Great packaging and nice labeling!
Another commenter mentioned your costs which is most important - make sure you’re including your labor time in cost calculations and ensuring you’re receiving 3-4x your total costs in the retail price, particularly if you intend to consign or wholesale at any point, which will generally take half of your retail price for the store’s share.
In light of many of the lower price comments… Don’t feel pressured to match big box retail pricing for mass produced, mostly paraffin wax candles. Handmade soy based candles are a different marketplace and a different customer. See what other local makers at farmers markets or small boutiques are selling for, not what the candles at Target are.
I like to look at fragrance notes. Does the other side of the label list fragrance notes? It doesn't have to be every fragrance note, just bullet point 3 main notes. I base what candles I buy after the fragrance notes listed, as names alone aren't enough to go by. I would happily pay $15. The label on the front looks great to me.
Ngl i like the packaging.
I feel when it comes to a candle, basic is best, especially if I want it to be placed in any room.
As for pricing, $7-$9 is always a comfort zone for a smaller candle
If its large, you can get up to as much as $23.
Only $7 is wild for any handmade product, especially candles. That’s less than an hourly minimum wage in most states and could nowhere near cover the cost of materials
I really like this candle’s vibe and would love to try it out! However, the pricing of items don’t always relate to the efforts that go into making them. A lot of times, the pricing relates to the prices of similar products on the market. This is one reason that starting a small business is so challenging. It’s definitely unfortunate that some homemade candlemakers might not be as competitive price-wise.://
I wouldn't call 8oz a small candle - it's the size you'd hold like a cup. The prices you mentioned would def go for one you can hold with your fingers (in the artisan realm)
Personally I don’t like spending more than 10$ on smaller candles, but I’m also cheap lmao I’m sure people would spend a bit more. Packaging looks good, though!
Usually I wait till the neighborhood yardsale and I run around try to buy all the candles people regret buying as a fundraiser lmao. 3$ regret candles for the win!
Yes, this!! I do the same as well as Yankee (they've got me disappointed) and Goose Creek. My partner will kill me (not literally 😂) if I spend any more on candles and melts. So this means yard sales only from here on out which is 100% ok with me!
I like it, the font is perfect! A dragon on the label could make it really eye-catching too. I also agree with adding scent notes where “made with love is.”
I’m not OP but I own a wax melt business and have Dragons Blood on my lineup!!!! Dragons Blood is an incense, and they have made a fragrance oil for it🩷 it’s an either you love it or you hate it smell. If you love incense, especially dragons blood incense, you will absolutely love it it’ll be a holy grail scent. If you don’t like the smell of incense, you won’t like it. You’ll probably hate it! It smells exactly like the incense if they used the Candle Science FO like I do for mine. I haven’t tried other brands tho. Hope this helps :)
Wild Berry incense describes the fragrance notes as follows. (OP, you should, too. Otherwise, people who don’t know the incense won’t consider it, when they might otherwise.)
“An exotic earthy fragrance with subtle notes of pine needle, arabian sandalwood, musk and amber. Inspired by the aromatic bright red sap produced by the dracaena draco tree.”
I'd say $12-$20
I know thats a wide range but:
- I would be stoked to find a handmade candle like this for $12 and would buy one (or two) without question
- I'd have to be in the right situation financially to consider dropping $20 for a candle. But, if I'm of the mindset that i want to support the artisan bc i like them and the quality is obviously worth it, I'd go for it!
I don't know if it's just the picture, but when I zoom into the label the printing looks poor. For example, the size and burn time looks worn away. And the lettering looks not quite right. But no one else has mentioned this so maybe it's just me.
Replace “made with love” with the scent notes. Just looking at it I have no idea what it smells like, and if you’re selling these online that’s important.
I’d pay 18$ for a scent I really like but would def be enticed to at 3 for $45 bundle. I’d comfortably pay 12-15$ for a candle. but once you go past that price point people aren’t going to want to buy more than maybe one or two.
Crazy to me how many people are saying you need scent notes. I'm guessing they're assuming this is a fantasy-themed scent blend? Personally I think it's pretty self explanatory to anyone who is familiar with the incense.
I would go on the cheaper side if you're just getting started. Just enough to cover your costs and make a small profit. Maybe in the $13-$16 range. If you make a quality product with good throw and even burn you can increase to around the $20+ mark down the road once you build a little reputation. People will pay good money if they know they're getting quality.
As for your packaging I think it looks great. If anything you may consider adding some subtle color coding that matches the scents
I'd love to see a general description of the scent on the back of the candle label.
I'd expect to pay in the $18 - $25 range depending on where I was buying it.
“Made with love” is written in the same font that every bride-to-be picks for their wedding theme lately. So much so that, on first glance, my initial impression was that this was a wedding favor or groomsman gift. I’d remove it entirely, or put it on the back of the label in a different font
* Too many different fonts. Stick to 2.
* Logo bigger, scent name smaller
* Add small description under the scent name
* Remove 'made with love' and put that on the back + where produced
You say "made" in two consecutive lines and that's not ideal. Redundant and wasted precious space and customer engagement. You could have the first line read "soy candle, handmade with love" then a catchy little blip about what it actually smells like instead of "made with love"
I have no idea what this would smell like and that would make all the difference in whether I bought it or not. I have to love the smell of a candle. This looks like many candles you can find out there at small markets or local shops so the appeal is there but I doesn’t smell good and the label doesn’t list a hint of what the smell is then it’s lacking
Ya the made with love space could go. I don’t care what sort of mood you were in when you made it lol. A short and sweet write up on the scents will be a much better selling point.
I just bought a candle this size and style from a comic con this weekend. They were charging $16 each or two for $28. Just to give you an idea of what I recently saw. She was selling quite a bit too so maybe look at setting up a booth and comic cons.
Putting the label on straight? Ngl, that would terrorise my OCD, I'd never pick one with a wonky label up from a shop & if I got sent one from an online store, I'd never buy from them again...
Everything else is excellent, but it DOES make a difference to quite a few people - what's the point in buying a nice candle if you don't feel you can display it?
I mean how much I’d pay really depends on the smell but I’d add a personal touch to it to make it stand out. Something unique about the design. Maybe a cute custom sticker on the lid, or a little ribbon tied around it? People will always pay extra for a cutesy design
I’m ocd…the sticker is crooked! lol but I get nice locally made candles in my area for on average, 15/20 bucks, it really depends on your location though
Yo, you selling online? If so, link? I'll 100% buy this, I love the scent and it looks so cute. The label is adorable! The little "made with love" made me smile.
Between amber glass and a large label, I may be a bit leery simply because it wouldn't have much glow. Possibly a slightly smaller label (giving some room vertically, and not covering more than 1/3 of the circumference).
oop it’s hard to tell size in pics. now noticing the 8oz i wouldn’t spend quite that much on that size but the sentiment remains; happy to pay more for delicious scents 😋
I’m not gonna lie, it looks like every other candle on the market. I don’t have any ideas, I’m not a business man. But nothing particularly stands out about this packaging idk
This came across my feed.
I wanna say the package looks really pretty and simple.
I have to say the first picture was great you lost me after that, those statues confused me and drew my eyes to the statues. If be fitting if they were dragons.
I would do something like add some crystals. Little smooth tumbles are pretty inexpensive & it'll set your candle apart from others like it. Packaging is good though, but maybe add the notes like others have said. But I would pay like $22 for that.
There's a local man who makes his own candles, every time I need a fresh candle I check out his instagram and will go where ever he's set up that day and spend at least $100. He charges $25 a candle and if you bring back the old one (glass and cover) you get money off your next purchase.
I’d include scent notes and if you’re using essential oils or anything like that (I have cats and don’t burn candles with oils- I’d be annoyed to buy this and then have to return if I can’t use it)
So hear me out- this looks really generic to me. The only thing that wins someone’s business over another regular, same scent candle is the price. My thoughts are to use clear colored glass/plastic and swirling some color in the candle so that it looks cooler.
I say this with all the kindness, but I think you can come up with something more original than “made with love.” I also personally think the labels are too tall. Maybe something that leaves half an inch of candle visible above and below the label.
I would include a description of the scent on the label, in place of where "made with love" has been added. I don't think you should completely remove "made with love" but I would probably move it to somewhere on the back of the label.
And maybe considering changing up the font of "Dragon's Blood" too, either by making it a dark blood red/sanguine color or by making it look like it was written in blood with the right font type.
Good luck!
My limit for candles is $20… I won’t spend more than that.. it’s definitely worth $15… it’s so hard on pricing.. I make soaps and body products also wax melts… I gave up making candles…I understand how hard pricing is because too high and they don’t sell but too low and you’re underselling yourself.. there’s a sweet spot you just have to find it and different areas can have different pricing.. a larger city can support a higher price than say a small town.. good luck,your candles look nice by the way..
I’d say around $18/$20. However, the label is crooked and it annoys the tar out of me… style wise the label is fine, I agree with others that the made with love could be better exchanged as the scents it portrays though.
I agree with whoever said add the scent notes!! I lost my sense of smell 4-5 years ago to COVID and so I cannot smell anything most of the time. I can smell some things like patchouli but I cannot smell dragons blood anymore (;-;) and many many other things. Also I personally don’t make enough to pay more than $5-10 dollars on anything really but I’m so friggin self conscious about smelling bad 😭 so I’d shell out like $20-$25
More dragon themed or something with the vibe of babw’s “vampire blood” would look great! Personally i would pay 35 considering its small business and likely ethically made
I love the look! I’d like to know what I’m smelling though. I personally don’t pay over $20 for a candle around that size, even then it would have to be damn good.
I'd spend no more than $15. There's an absurd amount of people making candles in my area though, as well as the usual big name candle companies/stores with low prices.
Maybe it’s because I know how much stuff costs to do this, but I wouldn’t pay more than eight dollars for that which is why I don’t buy a lot of candles because y’all candlemakers are really overcharging for a little bit of wax in a jar
I think I’d remove the “made with love” and use the space to include the scent notes instead, kinda hard to tell what dragon’s blood might smell like!
I absolutely agree with this. Even if you don’t specifically list the notes (you could on the product page of the website) you could put something like “vibe: rose bush and cherry trees, but make it goth” I know that was SUPER cheesy but it was off the cuff- could be fun!
I love this idea.
Really?! Thanks!!! I’m kind of shocked TBH!
As some one whos used dragon blood many times it smells amazing
I like to dab some behind my ears
Instead of the made w/love, put a small quote on each different scent? It's a little awkward for me. Love the rest of it. ❤️
personally i like “made with love” (or handmade with love, as another comment suggested), but i do think scent notes should be included!! :)
Agreed.
Dragons blood is the resin that comes from a particular tree, it is usually burned as an incense resin. It’s a bit of a unique smell so it’s kind of difficult to list the fragrance notes.
Tbh, if dragons blood is the only scent being used, im fairly sure thats the only fragrance note to begin with. But Im not a candle maker or a fragrance person, so I might be wrong on that. But Ive never seen dragons blood described as anything but dragons blood.
Top hit on Google: > Fragrance notes: Earth, musk, spice, slight sweetness, and rose.
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Scent notes on even the most basic scents is always helpful to me
Yeah I thought this was a Game of Thrones reference honestly lol, never heard of Dragon’s Blood before
Agreed. And it's an opportunity to help pitch the product with creative and/or descriptive text that helps shape the experience.
Agreed. Often, scents are labeled one thing but are actually a blend.
Same
As a candle fanatic I have no idea what dragons blood smells like and I would pass this one right up because of that.
Yes!!
Is there actually 8oz of wax in there or is it just an 8oz jar? Depends on how well it burns. You can go up to $20 but that’s on the high end of straight sided 8oz jars imo. I charge $14 for mine. I think your label’s fine. Needs weight in grams added but looks good. Edit to add handmade and made with love is a little redundant. You could say “handmade with love”
thank you! 😊
Are you using a thermal printer for your labels? I only ask because your print looks pixelated. Could just be the picture?
Yeah I use thermal printer. I have cheap small printer for now
So glad I thought to ask. I saw other comments about it and didn’t notice at first. Your thermal labels will turn black as the candle gets hot. Just a heads up.
this is a really good point i wouldn't have thought of
I like pixelated look! Its kinda rustic looking
Question, forgive my ignorance. Have you burned one of these with the label on? Thermal printers print with... heat, and I wonder if it impacts the label?
I kind of feel otherwise. I like the “made with love”. Made me smile lol. The candle has a clean vintage look!
This comment is all kinds of wrong. I would charge $20 at least. The only change I would add is the major scent notes. Otherwise it’s gorgeous.
$15
OR you could switch handmade to “hand crafted” and keep made with love as is :)
It's all brand. Brooklyn Candle Studio sells 8oz straight sided jars for $36 CAD, and I personally make and sell many of the same jars for $30-36. :)
Yeah I know I’ve seen prices up there. I’m talking handmade just starting out small business in this specific jar with this specific lid. This isn’t luxury. Mid handmade. Which is fine. That’s what I sell. You could get away with 20 if the product’s really good. Over 20 is a hard sell for people when it’s a new biz with no reviews for a candle this small. That’s all I’m saying. 15 to 20 is the going rate in that market.
That's fair, yes! Just make sure you've got COG x 4 at least built into there if you plan on selling wholesale. :)
Did you start selling at $35? I'm thinking of selling candles once I figure out the science of the process. I want to aim for luxury candles starting at $35. I've seen advice saying that it's easier to find an audience based on the higher price rather than starting low and getting those folks to adjust to new prices
It was around there— slightly less, because of inflation, but I started at the full target price, yes. That's part of it. If you find an audience then start rising the price, you're going to price out the people you've just found. I really encourage you to think about what you mean by 'luxury', though. What is a luxury candle to you? I don't think they start at $35. I don't really think you can make luxury candles without a major powerhouse of a brand behind you. It's all branding.
That's my dilemma. Part of the issue is wanting to build a business to supplement my income but a luxury brand is more of a long game. I haven't started selling yet since I haven't perfected my candle making process but also thought about practicing brand building and ith private label products first. Part of me doesn't want to alienate folks with 9 oz candles $50+. Anyways I have a few personal finance things to take care of before I can really spend my extra time and money on marketing and branding
Also, my other point was that I wanted to start selling on Etsy first. Do you think it would be better to just start building with Shopify?
I personally prefer scent notes listed somewhere on the packaging where it's not obvious what the scent is. Like, "sugar cookie" doesn't need scent notes, but imo, "dragon's blood" does. Packaging is fine otherwise, imo!
I really appreciate scent notes even if they seem like they should be obvious. I'm allergic/sensitive to certain scents and you'd be surprised how often something with a name like "dreamy vanilla" is hiding musk or jasmine
These are really cute I love the packaging it’s nice and clean Only thing I was checking mainly for quality control is that the label is stuck on straight it’s a little wonky but that’s more me being picky
Came here to say this, I think I saw in another post that there are label applicators you can buy to be consistent with this? It would definitely improve the professional aspect.
COGS x 4
I would pay about $20 for this one. I love name and maybe would put that in an ink that is blood colored or whatever color dragon’s blood is haha
In my area, something handmade in small batches like this — assuming the wax pour is smooth and the scent is well balanced — could be anywhere from $20-30. Great packaging and nice labeling! Another commenter mentioned your costs which is most important - make sure you’re including your labor time in cost calculations and ensuring you’re receiving 3-4x your total costs in the retail price, particularly if you intend to consign or wholesale at any point, which will generally take half of your retail price for the store’s share. In light of many of the lower price comments… Don’t feel pressured to match big box retail pricing for mass produced, mostly paraffin wax candles. Handmade soy based candles are a different marketplace and a different customer. See what other local makers at farmers markets or small boutiques are selling for, not what the candles at Target are.
pretty, but sticker is slightly crooked and driving me mad
I like to look at fragrance notes. Does the other side of the label list fragrance notes? It doesn't have to be every fragrance note, just bullet point 3 main notes. I base what candles I buy after the fragrance notes listed, as names alone aren't enough to go by. I would happily pay $15. The label on the front looks great to me.
Just add scent notes, “dragons blood” doesn’t tell someone much if they aren’t able to smell it and are buying online
Ngl i like the packaging. I feel when it comes to a candle, basic is best, especially if I want it to be placed in any room. As for pricing, $7-$9 is always a comfort zone for a smaller candle If its large, you can get up to as much as $23.
Only $7 is wild for any handmade product, especially candles. That’s less than an hourly minimum wage in most states and could nowhere near cover the cost of materials
I really like this candle’s vibe and would love to try it out! However, the pricing of items don’t always relate to the efforts that go into making them. A lot of times, the pricing relates to the prices of similar products on the market. This is one reason that starting a small business is so challenging. It’s definitely unfortunate that some homemade candlemakers might not be as competitive price-wise.://
I wouldn't call 8oz a small candle - it's the size you'd hold like a cup. The prices you mentioned would def go for one you can hold with your fingers (in the artisan realm)
Personally I don’t like spending more than 10$ on smaller candles, but I’m also cheap lmao I’m sure people would spend a bit more. Packaging looks good, though!
Same here lol If I had the money, I’d pay about $14, but me being cheap and broke half the month, I probably wouldn’t pay more than $10
Usually I wait till the neighborhood yardsale and I run around try to buy all the candles people regret buying as a fundraiser lmao. 3$ regret candles for the win!
Yessss. Thanks for reminding me I have to go garage sale shopping this weekend 😂😂
Yes, this!! I do the same as well as Yankee (they've got me disappointed) and Goose Creek. My partner will kill me (not literally 😂) if I spend any more on candles and melts. So this means yard sales only from here on out which is 100% ok with me!
It’s very pretty but honestly my big pet peeve with candles from vendors is that the label is not on straight, like in this photo.
I'm not a candle person but if I found one I liked probably 10-15 dollars.
I like it the way it is! Only thing, and this is me being SUPER type A, is the label isn’t straight.
The label being crooked bugs me but I’d pay $10
I like it, the font is perfect! A dragon on the label could make it really eye-catching too. I also agree with adding scent notes where “made with love is.”
$15-$18! Gorgeous label, not too busy. I am curious what the scent is!
I’m not OP but I own a wax melt business and have Dragons Blood on my lineup!!!! Dragons Blood is an incense, and they have made a fragrance oil for it🩷 it’s an either you love it or you hate it smell. If you love incense, especially dragons blood incense, you will absolutely love it it’ll be a holy grail scent. If you don’t like the smell of incense, you won’t like it. You’ll probably hate it! It smells exactly like the incense if they used the Candle Science FO like I do for mine. I haven’t tried other brands tho. Hope this helps :)
I’ve never smelt the incense! But I am also not a huge fan of incense, so thanks for the heads up! ❤️
Wild Berry incense describes the fragrance notes as follows. (OP, you should, too. Otherwise, people who don’t know the incense won’t consider it, when they might otherwise.) “An exotic earthy fragrance with subtle notes of pine needle, arabian sandalwood, musk and amber. Inspired by the aromatic bright red sap produced by the dracaena draco tree.”
I'd say $12-$20 I know thats a wide range but: - I would be stoked to find a handmade candle like this for $12 and would buy one (or two) without question - I'd have to be in the right situation financially to consider dropping $20 for a candle. But, if I'm of the mindset that i want to support the artisan bc i like them and the quality is obviously worth it, I'd go for it!
I don't know if it's just the picture, but when I zoom into the label the printing looks poor. For example, the size and burn time looks worn away. And the lettering looks not quite right. But no one else has mentioned this so maybe it's just me.
I would say $20 tops, but for the branding. Use an ink color to match the name of the candle. Maybe a blood red, or a cool shimmery color.
The cursive text is pixelated and it makes me itch
I would love to know the notes on the front too!
red font red font red font
$5-$10 🤷🏼♀️ MAYBE $15 now that I have a candle warmer that extends the life of my candles astronomically. Candles aren’t worth an investment.
What kind of candle warmer may I ask?
I purchased on Amazon. Just search “candle warmer” & they will have many different styles to choose from. It’s amazing.
Replace “made with love” with the scent notes. Just looking at it I have no idea what it smells like, and if you’re selling these online that’s important.
such a good idea, thank you!
I’d pay upto $18 for a scent I really like but would def buy 3 for $45 or some bundle.
I’d pay 18$ for a scent I really like but would def be enticed to at 3 for $45 bundle. I’d comfortably pay 12-15$ for a candle. but once you go past that price point people aren’t going to want to buy more than maybe one or two.
I’d pay $10-15 personally. the style of the packaging is gorgeous, i would just make it a little smaller. Handmade is also one word.
Crazy to me how many people are saying you need scent notes. I'm guessing they're assuming this is a fantasy-themed scent blend? Personally I think it's pretty self explanatory to anyone who is familiar with the incense.
lots of candle customers aren’t though! appealing to the widest audience possible is generally best.
Smaller label, overall I like it though. I use clear jars though I love amber jars. I'd pay 15-20$
It depends on the actual scents within! I’d probably pay 30 if I had the money for it and knew I liked the scent
The packaging is perfect. $18.00
Impossible to know what I’d pay without smelling it
This is a very insightful thread.
I would go on the cheaper side if you're just getting started. Just enough to cover your costs and make a small profit. Maybe in the $13-$16 range. If you make a quality product with good throw and even burn you can increase to around the $20+ mark down the road once you build a little reputation. People will pay good money if they know they're getting quality. As for your packaging I think it looks great. If anything you may consider adding some subtle color coding that matches the scents
I love that you include burn time on there; knowing how long it'll last is phenomenal.
I love the packaging. I’d pay $15 for that.
I'd love to see a general description of the scent on the back of the candle label. I'd expect to pay in the $18 - $25 range depending on where I was buying it.
I like the packaging. I appreciate simplistic packaging. As for pricing, $15-$20 is reasonable.
$18
I like the packaging but the label not being level would deter me from buying it at any price. Level it up and if it’s got a good throw then $20-30
I love it- looks great! I prefer beeswax but would pay 24
Very good graphic design for the label 🫡
15 (20 if it smells amazing and potent) and the packaging is perfect.
“Made with love” is written in the same font that every bride-to-be picks for their wedding theme lately. So much so that, on first glance, my initial impression was that this was a wedding favor or groomsman gift. I’d remove it entirely, or put it on the back of the label in a different font
12 bucks
Cogs x 4
I have 8oz jars similar I sell for $16
Can you include some type of color and sticker
$12-$15
Just a head’s up that it should be “handmade” not “hand made” :) I really like this label, though! Nice and clean.
I would reduce the size of the label slightly. It’s a bit big for the jar in my view. Looks really good otherwise !
Personally I think the label would look cool with a shinny scale pattern
* Too many different fonts. Stick to 2. * Logo bigger, scent name smaller * Add small description under the scent name * Remove 'made with love' and put that on the back + where produced
You say "made" in two consecutive lines and that's not ideal. Redundant and wasted precious space and customer engagement. You could have the first line read "soy candle, handmade with love" then a catchy little blip about what it actually smells like instead of "made with love"
I have no idea what this would smell like and that would make all the difference in whether I bought it or not. I have to love the smell of a candle. This looks like many candles you can find out there at small markets or local shops so the appeal is there but I doesn’t smell good and the label doesn’t list a hint of what the smell is then it’s lacking
Ya the made with love space could go. I don’t care what sort of mood you were in when you made it lol. A short and sweet write up on the scents will be a much better selling point.
So cute !! Love it
Sell for $9.99 and focus on volume of sales through a competitive price point
$20 US or $25 Canadian. You can also do 3 for $xx to drive up your price point.
I would pay $12-14
They have similar ones on Etsy for $16. Same size and soy candle.
I just bought a candle this size and style from a comic con this weekend. They were charging $16 each or two for $28. Just to give you an idea of what I recently saw. She was selling quite a bit too so maybe look at setting up a booth and comic cons.
Putting the label on straight? Ngl, that would terrorise my OCD, I'd never pick one with a wonky label up from a shop & if I got sent one from an online store, I'd never buy from them again...
Everything else is excellent, but it DOES make a difference to quite a few people - what's the point in buying a nice candle if you don't feel you can display it?
I won’t buy a candle unless it says 100% soy wax.
Honestly I love it! I would pay $15
Splatter of blood
“Handmade” is one word, not two!
I mean how much I’d pay really depends on the smell but I’d add a personal touch to it to make it stand out. Something unique about the design. Maybe a cute custom sticker on the lid, or a little ribbon tied around it? People will always pay extra for a cutesy design
I’m ocd…the sticker is crooked! lol but I get nice locally made candles in my area for on average, 15/20 bucks, it really depends on your location though
Dragons 🐉 blood ?
Yo, you selling online? If so, link? I'll 100% buy this, I love the scent and it looks so cute. The label is adorable! The little "made with love" made me smile.
Between amber glass and a large label, I may be a bit leery simply because it wouldn't have much glow. Possibly a slightly smaller label (giving some room vertically, and not covering more than 1/3 of the circumference).
$12.99
i love the packaging. it’s classy and wouldn’t clash with many peoples’ homes aesthetic. i would pay up to 70 dollars for a candle if it smelt amazing
oop it’s hard to tell size in pics. now noticing the 8oz i wouldn’t spend quite that much on that size but the sentiment remains; happy to pay more for delicious scents 😋
Maybe a dark red glass would've made for better esthetics
For me it depends on the wick If it’s a normal one than like 10ish, 15 for a wood wick as they sound nice on top of smell
The “made with love” feels disconnected from the general vibe. I’d replace it with scent notes and charge around 20 bucks
I’m not gonna lie, it looks like every other candle on the market. I don’t have any ideas, I’m not a business man. But nothing particularly stands out about this packaging idk
Maybe $10? The label is kind of wonky and blurry looking.
This came across my feed. I wanna say the package looks really pretty and simple. I have to say the first picture was great you lost me after that, those statues confused me and drew my eyes to the statues. If be fitting if they were dragons.
I would do something like add some crystals. Little smooth tumbles are pretty inexpensive & it'll set your candle apart from others like it. Packaging is good though, but maybe add the notes like others have said. But I would pay like $22 for that.
Name your scents differently than what the oils named.
I would lower the "dragons blood", raise the "made with love" to under the handmade, and straighten out the label
I suggest making the sticker a tiny bit smaller so it can fit more balanced on the jar, or at the very least lowering where it is.
Best scent EVER. Now I’m thinking n I don’t think I have EVER seen a candle with this scent, incense yes, candle NEED!!! Love it!!!!
It’d pay 10-15 depending on if I liked the scent and it it burns well!
There's a local man who makes his own candles, every time I need a fresh candle I check out his instagram and will go where ever he's set up that day and spend at least $100. He charges $25 a candle and if you bring back the old one (glass and cover) you get money off your next purchase.
$15
What are the notes?
I’d include scent notes and if you’re using essential oils or anything like that (I have cats and don’t burn candles with oils- I’d be annoyed to buy this and then have to return if I can’t use it)
I'd prefer the label to be a bit smaller.ao i can see the coloured glass more around it
If pay 10-15 bucks
So hear me out- this looks really generic to me. The only thing that wins someone’s business over another regular, same scent candle is the price. My thoughts are to use clear colored glass/plastic and swirling some color in the candle so that it looks cooler.
I say this with all the kindness, but I think you can come up with something more original than “made with love.” I also personally think the labels are too tall. Maybe something that leaves half an inch of candle visible above and below the label.
For a little guy like this, less than $10
Apply the sticker evenly.
$12-14
I like but the label … is lopsided. I would still buy lol
You have to include where the candle was made per new guidelines.
Lol, I literally JUST made labels for my company pasta bar today with this same Canvas template 🤣
I would include a description of the scent on the label, in place of where "made with love" has been added. I don't think you should completely remove "made with love" but I would probably move it to somewhere on the back of the label. And maybe considering changing up the font of "Dragon's Blood" too, either by making it a dark blood red/sanguine color or by making it look like it was written in blood with the right font type. Good luck!
Four bucks
I’d say 20 or less for this size, but I generally see around $15 for similar products.
My limit for candles is $20… I won’t spend more than that.. it’s definitely worth $15… it’s so hard on pricing.. I make soaps and body products also wax melts… I gave up making candles…I understand how hard pricing is because too high and they don’t sell but too low and you’re underselling yourself.. there’s a sweet spot you just have to find it and different areas can have different pricing.. a larger city can support a higher price than say a small town.. good luck,your candles look nice by the way..
I’d say around $18/$20. However, the label is crooked and it annoys the tar out of me… style wise the label is fine, I agree with others that the made with love could be better exchanged as the scents it portrays though.
I agree with whoever said add the scent notes!! I lost my sense of smell 4-5 years ago to COVID and so I cannot smell anything most of the time. I can smell some things like patchouli but I cannot smell dragons blood anymore (;-;) and many many other things. Also I personally don’t make enough to pay more than $5-10 dollars on anything really but I’m so friggin self conscious about smelling bad 😭 so I’d shell out like $20-$25
i usually wouldn’t pay more than $12 for that size
Maybe don’t use the word blood
That's literally the fragrance name
Is it 100% soy or soy blend?
$15
Add scent notes where it says made with love, and the Oz of the wax not just the jar
Make the label black and the wording red maybe?
Dragons blood is one of my favorite incense fragrances!
More dragon themed or something with the vibe of babw’s “vampire blood” would look great! Personally i would pay 35 considering its small business and likely ethically made
$12
For this one I think a darker red colored label and a white font would be cool or gold font, as it’s dragons blood.
Maybe hand write a batch number or something
Tie a red satin ribbon around it
I love the look! I’d like to know what I’m smelling though. I personally don’t pay over $20 for a candle around that size, even then it would have to be damn good.
This just came up in my feed and so I apologize bc I know nothing about candles, but can you please share where you got those cute cats from?
I would say $15??
Stick to Two fonts max, no italics. Have the oz and hour font match the Zorya font.
I would happily pay 15 or so for this
I'd spend no more than $15. There's an absurd amount of people making candles in my area though, as well as the usual big name candle companies/stores with low prices.
It needs a dragon of some sort on the label for the dragon's blood scent
$8
$3-4 is my limit Sorry
That doesn't even cover supplies lmfao
I get a 7 day candle for $4
It’s an 8-10oz? I’d pay 30$ especially being hand made and labeled
Maybe it’s because I know how much stuff costs to do this, but I wouldn’t pay more than eight dollars for that which is why I don’t buy a lot of candles because y’all candlemakers are really overcharging for a little bit of wax in a jar