Why minimums exist
Every production run has fixed setup work: preparing wax, calibrating the pour, wicking, testing and changeover. A minimum makes sure that setup is spread across enough units to keep the price per candle sensible.
Our typical minimum
It depends on the project, but in most cases our minimum is 250 units. Custom vessels, custom scents and printed packaging can change that, because those components carry their own supplier minimums.
At 5,000 units and above, we can also develop a custom wax blend for your line instead of using one of our standard blends.
How to plan a first run
- Fewer scents, deeper runs
- Launching with two or three scents at a healthy quantity is usually better than six scents at the minimum.
- Stock vessels first
- Proven vessels keep minimums low and timelines short. Save custom tooling for when the line is selling.
- Think about reorders
- Because the spec is locked after approval, a reorder matches your first run — so you do not need to buy a year of stock up front.
Ask early
Tell us your target quantity when you first get in touch. It shapes which vessel, wax and packaging options make sense for your budget.