Building Your Own Candles with Lumient's Private Label Builder: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlock the potential of custom candle manufacturing with Lumient's Private Label Builder. This powerful tool empowers entrepreneurs and business owners to create personalized private label candles tailored to their brand's vision. From selecting unique vessels to choosing premium fragrances and packaging, our builder streamlines the process of bringing high-quality, custom-branded candles to market.

In this guide, we'll walk you through using the Private Label Builder, highlighting key features and providing step-by-step instructions for creating your ideal candle line.

Why Use Lumient's Private Label Builder?

Our Private Label Builder revolutionizes candle production by offering extensive customization options without compromising on quality. Ideal for launching your own candle brand, it allows for small minimum orders while scaling to wholesale volumes. Focus on craftsmanship with premium materials and innovative features like bring-your-own-vessel support.

Whether you're a retail owner or aspiring entrepreneur, this tool addresses common challenges in candle manufacturing, providing transparency in pricing and lead times.

Getting Started: Account Setup and Access

To use the Private Label Builder, you'll need a Lumient account. Sign up or log in to access full features, including detailed pricing and order placement. This ensures personalized service and secure transactions for your private label projects.

Once logged in, navigate to the builder page. The interface features a vessel selection area, customization tabs, and a real-time summary panel.

Step 1: Choose Your Vessel

Begin by selecting your candle vessel from a variety of styles and colors. Options include Mini (4oz), Tumbler (14oz), Iridescent, Apothecary, Clear, Amber, Straight Sided, Old Fashioned, and many more vessels in sizes up to 16oz.

For ultimate flexibility, opt for 'Bring Your Own Vessel'. Enter the fill size (oz) and jar size (oz) to customize production around your unique containers.

Step 2: Set Quantity and Understand Pricing

Specify your order quantity, starting at a minimum of 120 units in increments of 12. The builder displays tiered pricing, offering discounts for larger volumes to support scaling your private label business.

Lead times are typically 7 days, based on your selections, ensuring efficient production. Here is an example of the tiered pricing offered for out "Violet Mini" jars:

Step 3: Customize Wax and Color

Select your wax type from options like Soy Wax, Coco Apricot Wax, Beeswax, Paraffin Wax, and Coconut Soy Wax, each with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 120. Choose a wax color, such as Natural, to complement your candle's aesthetic.

These premium waxes ensure clean burning and excellent fragrance throw in your custom candles.

Step 4: Select Fragrances and Load

Choose your fragrance load: 6%, 8% (recommended), or 10%, with MOQ 120. Opt for unscented or select from a wide array of premium scents. Allocate quantities across multiple fragrances if desired.

Our fragrances are crafted for optimal performance in candle making, ensuring consistent scent throughout the burn.

Popular options include White Sage + Lavender, Atlantis Whisper, Clean Cotton, Cinnamon Vanilla, Peppermint Passionfruit, and many more, all with MOQ 120.

Step 5: Choose Wick Options

Select wick material such as 100% Cotton or Wood (MOQ 120). Then choose the wick count: Single, Double, or Three-wick, depending on vessel size for optimal burn.

Proper wicking ensures even melting and safe use in your private label candles.

Step 6: Add Closures

Opt for no lid or select from premium closures like Black Twist Top, Gold Twist Top, Silver Twist Top, Sonoma Matte lids in various finishes, or Bamboo Lid. MOQs range from 120 to 150.

Closures enhance product presentation and protect your candles during shipping.

Step 7: Design Labels

Choose label positions like Side or Top, with specific sizes. Upload artwork – use the same for all or unique per fragrance. Add notes for custom requirements.

This step is crucial for branding your private label candles effectively.

Step 8: Select Packaging

Choose no packaging or premium options like Custom Rigid Telescope Box (MOQ 1008), Custom Chipboard Box (MOQ 1008), Cylindrical White/Black/Kraft Box (MOQ 120), or fully custom packaging.

Elevate your product's unboxing experience with branded packaging.

Step 9: Opt for Fulfillment

Select 'Yes' for Lumient fulfillment to handle storage, packing, and drop shipping directly to your customers. This service simplifies logistics for your candle business.

No fulfillment means you'll receive bulk shipment for self-handling.

Real-World Example: Creating a Custom Candle Line

Imagine building 120 units of 4oz Violet Mini candles: Select the vessel, choose Soy Wax (Natural), 8% fragrance load with multiple scents, 100% Cotton single wick, no lid, custom labels, cylindrical kraft box, and fulfillment services. The summary updates with $900 total at $7.50/unit.

This setup is perfect for launching a boutique candle collection.

Conclusion: Craft Your Signature Candles Today

Lumient's Private Label Builder puts the power of custom candle creation in your hands. With its comprehensive options and user-friendly design, launching or expanding your candle brand has never been easier.

Start building your dream candles now and experience the Lumient difference in quality and innovation.

For more on private label strategies or fragrance tips, explore our blog or contact our experts.