Overview & Specifications
What Are Candle Gift Boxes?
Candle gift boxes are candle cartons designed to be given, not just shelved: the outside carries gift artwork, the inside is printed, and an insert holds each candle and accessory in a fixed position. They are folding cartons; rigid presentation boxes for candles are a separate product.
Candle gift boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Candle Packaging.
What it has to do
What a Candle Gift Needs from Its Box
A candle gift needs each item held in place, a base that carries several vessels, an opening moment, room for a gift message and the brand-supplied warning, and seasonal artwork when needed. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
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Each
Each Item Held in Place
Sets mix jars, matches, wick trimmers or tins. A paperboard, foam/EVA or molded pulp insert gives each item its own cavity.02
A
A Base for Several Vessels
Two or three filled jars weigh more than one. The locked base and board grade are chosen from the full set weight.03
An
An Opening Moment
Interior print and the insert layout are what the recipient sees first. Print coverage can run inside as well as outside.04
Room
Room for the Gift Message and Warning
A gift message can sit inside the lid, and the brand-supplied fire-safety copy is planned on the panels. ASTM F2058-07(2021) covers candle fire-safety labeling. Placement is confirmed by the brand against the applicable labeling requirements.05
Seasonal
Seasonal Artwork
Holiday and occasion editions change artwork, not the structure. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.
Candle Gift Box vs Rigid Candle Box
Choose a candle gift box for a printed folding carton that ships flat and a rigid candle box for a heavier presentation box. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Candle Gift Box (folding carton) | Rigid Candle Box |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Paperboard folding carton, locked base | Rigid board, shoulder neck |
| Ships | Flat | Set up |
| Insert | Paperboard, foam/EVA or molded pulp | Insert inside a raised neck |
| Typical use | Retail gifts, sets, seasonal editions | Keepsake presentation |
Candle Gift Box Specifications
Candle gift boxes are specified around the set, the insert and the gift print. Review the specifications below to plan the box.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Locked-bottom gift carton for candle sets and accessories |
| Category | Tuck Boxes |
| Structure | Auto Lock or Snap Lock locked-bottom carton, chosen by vessel weight and packing method |
| Dimensions | Customized around the candle or set and its insert |
| Board | Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated |
| Interior | Insert with a cavity for each candle and accessory |
| Gift Print | Interior print and gift message area where specified |
| Inserts | Paperboard, foam/EVA or molded pulp |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside |
| Print / Finishes | CMYK and Pantone spot color; matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
How Do You Size a Candle Gift Box?
Lay out every item in its gift position, measure the full arrangement and size the insert first; the carton is sized to the insert. The Snap Lock sizing guide lists carton allowances.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Candles | Filled height with lid and widest diameter of each |
| Accessories | Matches, trimmer, tins: size of each |
| Layout | Row, grid or tiered |
| Set weight | Combined weight of everything in the box |
Pack the Full Gift Set
Pack every item in its cavity and close the box. Handle the packed carton as intended and check the base, closure and insert.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a packed gift set with the final artwork. Record the approved insert, base and print on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Items shift in the insert | Tighten each cavity |
| Base bows with the full set | Raise the board grade |
| Gift message hidden by an item | Move it inside the lid |
| Warning copy placement unclear | Brand confirms placement against labeling requirements |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
