Custom Candle Bags

Sizing Custom Candle Bags

Measure the candle or its box: width, depth and height. For a carrier bag, the bag's base should be a little larger than the candle's base so it stands upright, and the height should leave room to fold the top or tuck in tissue paper. A bag that is too large lets the candle tip over inside.

If you sell several candle sizes, two or three bag sizes usually cover the range. A small bag for tins and votives, a medium bag for standard jars and a large bag for three-wick jars and gift sets is a common setup.

Do not forget the weight. A large glass candle can be heavier than it looks, so for big jars we suggest a heavier paper and twisted paper or rope handles that will not cut into fingers.

For candles with wooden lids or decorative toppers, measure to the top of the lid rather than the jar rim. A bag that is just tall enough for the jar but not the lid will not close neatly, and the lid can catch on the handles. Three-wick jars and gift sets often move up to our paper bags with handles for heavier jars.

Materials and Finishes

Paper bags come in kraft, white and coloured papers. Kraft gives a natural, handmade look that suits many independent candle brands. White and coloured papers carry bright brand colours and pair well with matt or gloss lamination for a smarter, boutique feel.

Fabric-look drawstring bags have a soft texture that people enjoy reusing for jewellery, keepsakes or small items. They suit premium candles, wedding favours and spa gift sets. Printing on these is usually a single colour logo, which keeps the look elegant.

Foil stamping on a paper bag adds a crisp metallic logo that suits luxury candles. A ribbon handle in a brand colour finishes the bag nicely without needing heavy print.

Fabric-look bags can also be printed with care notes on a small sewn-in tag, a nice touch for spa and wellness brands that want the pouch to feel like part of the product.

Print and Branding

A candle bag is often carried out of a shop and into someone's home as a gift, so it gets seen by more than one person. A clear logo, your shop name and perhaps your website or social handle are enough. Leave enough space around the logo so it reads quickly from a distance.

Some makers print a short line about their candles, such as hand poured in small batches, or a scent-themed pattern. If you release limited scents through the year, a plain bag with a changeable sticker or tag avoids printing new bags for every launch.

A tag tied to the handle is a simple way to add the scent name and burn time. It keeps the bag itself clean and general, and the tag can be swapped for each candle in seconds at the till. Tags are printed alongside our folded hang tags for scent names.

Using Bags in Your Shop and Online

In a shop or at a market, bags make the purchase feel complete. Add a sheet of tissue paper and a branded sticker to seal the top, and the candle is ready to give. Many customers will ask if you can bag a candle as a gift, so having bags ready speeds up the till.

Online, a candle bag can sit inside a shipping box as a finishing touch. The customer unpacks the parcel and finds a wrapped gift, which makes the candle feel special. It is especially effective for gift orders sent directly to someone else.

Think about storage behind the counter. Flat bags in a drawer near the till are quicker to reach than a box of bags under a table, and on busy days that saves real time. Keeping a few made-up bags ready with tissue inside speeds things up further during gift-buying rushes. Makers selling at fairs often keep a stock of branded kraft bags for smaller items beside the candle bags.

Ordering Candle Bags

Tell us the candle sizes, bag style, material, print and quantity, and you will get a custom quote by email within one working day. A free design proof shows the bag with your artwork so you can check placement and colours.

Bags are made in 4 to 7 working days once you approve the proof and travel free and tracked to UK mainland addresses, usually arriving in 2 to 3 working days. Low minimums are quoted per job, so you can start with one size and add more. Should a batch arrive misprinted or damaged, tell us within 10 days and we will reprint it or refund you. If you are comparing bag and box costs, the pricing guide explains what drives price.