The simplest solution is to use the advanced filter in the packaging category. After clicking on the selected category (for example bottles, jars or pots), you will find the filter at the top of the page. You can choose a combination of parameters such as neck, size, colour and material, thanks to which you will quickly find a suitable container for a candle, cosmetic or other product into which you will place the wooden wick.

When choosing a suitable container (glass bottle, jar or pot), it is important to take into account the candle diameter and the type of wax. Wooden wicks in general need a sufficient supply of oxygen, therefore it is appropriate to use a container with such a diameter that the flame melts the wax surface evenly and no tunnelling occurs. We recommend always producing a trial series of candles in the specific container and testing the burning in real conditions before you place the product on the market.

Yes, glass bottles, jars and pots for candles can, if hygiene principles are observed, be reused. After the candle has burned out, remove the wax residues, mechanically clean the inside of the container and then always clean and disinfect the packaging thoroughly before refilling. For disinfection we recommend using the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Packaging prepared in this way is suitable for further filling with wax or for other indirect use in the household.

If you decide not to reuse the container after the candle, we recommend recycling it according to the material specified in the parameters of the specific packaging on the product page. Glass bottles and jars, after removal of wax residues and metal parts, belong in the glass container. Plastic or metal lids or closures are sorted according to their material marking into the appropriate container. Always follow the local rules for waste separation and the information in the parameter table for the given packaging on www.handymade.sk.

With a new combination of container, wax and wooden wick, always carry out multiple burn tests. Monitor the flame size, the evenness of wax melting, the stability of the wick and the flammability of decorations in the surroundings. The temperature of the container walls during burning is also important so that handling the candle is safe. Every wax, fragrance and container diameter can behave differently, so do not underestimate trial series before final labelling and selling of the product.