Frequently Asked Questions about Candle Containers

Do you have alternate lids available for the jars you carry?
Are you able to sell the lids by themselves?
How do I measure the diameter of my jar?
How full should my jar be filled with wax?
I got a 16 oz. container, but it won't hold that much.  Did I get the wrong jar?

Do you have alternate lids available for the jars you carry?

The only container that we carry that has alternate lids is the apothecary jar.  The other containers will come with the lid shown in the picture on our website.

Are you able to sell the lids by themselves?

If you are in need of extra lids, feel free to call us for a quote on these.  They are not listed on our website as separate items, but we are able to sell most lids without the jars.

How do I measure the diameter of my jar?

The diameter of the container will be the widest point across the jar.  Some jars will have a smaller mouth than the rest of the jar; make sure you are measuring the widest point of the jar.

How full should my jar be filled with wax?

The wax should be poured to the widest point of the jar.  If you have a container that is egg-shaped or is much wider in the middle than at the top, you may notice that the wax shrinks down some on top.  When you are filling into the smaller neck of the container, the top of the wax will tend to cool faster than the middle because it has a smaller surface area, and it will tend to shrink in the center.

I got a 16 oz. container, but it won't hold that much.  Did I get the wrong jar?

We keep the ounce measurement on the containers that are provided by the manufacturer.  Unfortunately, this measurement can vary sometimes.  For this reason, we have the actual dimensions of the jar listed.  Please keep in mind these dimensions are the fillable portion of the container; it does not include the neck or lid.