Shipping Candles Without Damage: Step-by-Step How I Package My Candles For My Small Candle Business!

Let's be honest. Candles... although we love them... are a PAIN to ship. So I thought I would show you guys step by step how I package my orders so they don't get broken in transit and make it to my customers in one piece! I learned a lot of these packaging techniques from my friend Erica over at ‪@MemoryBoxCandleCo‬ and I have had VERY FEW issues in over 700+ orders that have been shipped out!

Here's one of her packaging videos if you'd like to learn from her as well!
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*All the things I use for Packaging Orders:*
Polymailer Bags I Use To Ship Wax Melts: https://amzn.to/3ZdLMgw
White Honeycomb Packing Paper: https://amzn.to/46iassy
Kraft Honeycomb Packing Paper: https://amzn.to/40vMWoS
Krinkle Paper: https://amzn.to/3PKs9Kg
Postcard Paper I Use To Print Candle Care And Thank You Cards: https://amzn.to/3LOJiSX
Packing Paper To Wrap Candles With: https://amzn.to/44SuzwX
Shipping Scale (Would not Recommend For Weighing Wax\Fragrance): https://amzn.to/3Zf6KLS
Rollo Thermal Shipping Label Printer (The One I Use): https://amzn.to/3ZeOSkk
Rollo Thermal Shipping Label Printer (Newer Wireless Version): https://amzn.to/3JIfJQj
Rollo Thermal Shipping Labels: https://amzn.to/3lzVexd

Gift Boxes From Uline: https://www.uline.com/BL_5602/Gift-Boxes
Large Candle: 4x4x6
Small Tin Candles: 4x4x3

Shipping Box Sizes I Use Most Commonly:
Holds 1 Large Candle: 6x6x4
Holds Up To 3 Large Candles: 8x8x6
Holds 5+ Candles: 12x9x8

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*Stuff I Use For My Business (Some links are affiliate links which help my channel and business grow at no extra cost to you!)*

Photo Surfaces For Product Photos:
Replica Surfaces: https://www.replicasurfaces.com/the19...
Use Code: "1994CANDLECO" at checkout for 15% off your purchase!

Digiboil 45lb+ Wax Melter: https://www.kegoutlet.com/wax-melter-...
Black Neoprene Jacket For Digiboil: https://www.kegoutlet.com/neoprene-ja...
ToAuto Wax Melter: https://amzn.to/4aaXSMP
Presto Pot Wax Melter: https://amzn.to/402Bscx
Shelf I Use To Hold My Presto Pot: https://amzn.to/40AtYNB
Matte Black Candle Tins: https://amzn.to/40xiV7W
Matte Black Candle Jars: https://calcandlesupply.com/13-5-oz-m...
Wax Melt Clamshells: https://amzn.to/3lCYSGq
Wax Pouring Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3JFyjsj
Matte Black Room Spray Bottles: https://www.premiumvials.com/4-oz-mat...
Digital Thermometer: https://amzn.to/40hmFuO
Piston Funnel I Use For More Precise Filling: https://amzn.to/40JDNsj
Glass beakers For Measuring Fragrance Oil: https://amzn.to/3JHNtgG
Glassine Bags For Wax Melt Samples: https://amzn.to/40c3C4N
Square Mold I Use To Make Wax Melt Samples: https://amzn.to/3LP92i0
Large Bottles for Pre-Mixing Fragrances: https://amzn.to/3LM9Q73
Glass Stirring Rods: https://amzn.to/40tP15b
Pipette Droppers: https://amzn.to/3lGX5jy
Funnel Pitchers For Making/Pouring Room Sprays: https://amzn.to/3FQpZot
Funnel Set For Pouring Room Sprays In Bottles: https://amzn.to/3K3f6Sy
Postcard Paper I Use To Print Candle Care And Thank You Cards: https://amzn.to/3LOJiSX
Rotating Pegboard For Holding Wax Melts (Holds About 120 Wax Melts): https://amzn.to/42CcIcG
Pegboard Hooks: https://amzn.to/40Aq6fx
Acrylic Sign Holders: https://amzn.to/3rRXEKm
Tent I Use For Events: https://amzn.to/44U5WzS
Foldable Wagon For Transporting Things During Markets\Events: https://amzn.to/3Kfs28h
Thank You Bags For Events: https://amzn.to/40d3MJc
Money Bags For Events: https://amzn.to/3K6g7ti
6 Foot Folding Tables: https://amzn.to/45c058U
6 Ft Fitted Tablecloths For Market/Event Setup: https://amzn.to/3ZdENnO

Where I print all my business cards/signage etc: https://www.vistaprint.com/

All The things I Use For Product Photos:
Hard Foam Photo Props: https://amzn.to/3rQmXwv
Camera I Use For Product Photos: https://amzn.to/3no0i8G
Updated Version Of The Lens I Use For Product Photos: https://amzn.to/3LOHGrY
Lights I Use For Filming & Product Photos: https://amzn.to/40vOm2G

Stuff I Use For Youtube:
Where I get my music for videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/axc08j
Camera I Use For Filming Videos: https://amzn.to/3JJ4QO1
Lens I Use For Filming Videos: https://amzn.to/3lDeb1M

Let's Hangout Between Videos!
Website: https://the1994candleco.com
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DISCLAIMER Always make sure to test your candles and never just use my (or any one else's) process without testing. Every wax, wick, and fragrance combo can and usually will change your entire candle! You MUST test before selling your own candles.

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