What you can make · Home & craft
Custom candles
Custom-label candles, private-label candle lines, wax melts. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $20-$45 | $20-$45 | Custom candle from a small studio |
| 10 pcs | $17-$38 | $170-$380 | Custom candle from a small studio |
| 50 pcs | $6-$23 | $300-$1,150 | Private-label candle batch |
| 100 pcs | $5.46-$19.69 | $546-$1,969 | Private-label candle batch |
| 500 pcs | $4.20-$14.30 | $2,100-$7,150 | Private-label candle batch |
| 1,000 pcs | $4.20-$14.15 | $4,200-$14,150 | Private-label candle batch |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Custom candle from a small studio
Private-label candle batch
Design rules
- Design labels at the manufacturer's label size with bleed, leaving room for required safety warnings.
What manufacturers need from you
- Vessel (optional): tin, glass jar, ceramic, concrete
- Size (oz/g)
- Wax (optional): soy, coconut, beeswax, paraffin blend
- Scent (optional)
- Label design (optional)
Files
- Label artwork
- Scent brief
Safety and legal checks
- Candles need fire-safety warning labels (US ASTM F2058; EU CLP labels for fragrance allergens).
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Etsy (custom-order sellers)
Message 2-3 sellers who take custom orders, with your design link.
Search Etsy ↗Alibaba.com (RFQ)
Post a Request for Quotation or message verified suppliers; pay for a sample first and use Trade Assurance.
Search Alibaba.com ↗IndiaMART
Post a buy requirement to get quotes from Indian manufacturers.
Search IndiaMART ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.