20cl Votive Candle Boxes
75 × 75 × 90mm — Compact luxury boxes with internal collar inserts for votive, discovery, and travel candle jars.
30cl Candle BoxesCustom Printed 30cl Candle Boxes Engineered for 84×84×103mm Tumblers
The undisputed benchmark size of the British home fragrance industry. Tailor-made for 30cl heavy-base glass tumblers, Karen, Lucy, Lotti, and Libbey jars. Features pre-glued crash-lock auto-bottoms that assemble in 1 second and support up to 1.2kg filled jar weight.
Your specification. Your artwork. A clear quotation.
84×84×103mmStandard 30cl Fitment
450gsm FBBHeavyweight Cardstock
Crash-LockPre-Glued Auto-Base
50 UnitsLow Minimum Run
6–9 DaysFast UK Turnaround
Consider the details
What is the standard box size and board specification for 30cl candle jars?
The standard UK box size for a 30cl candle tumbler is 84mm (width) × 84mm (depth) × 103mm (height). Because a filled 30cl tumbler weighs between 520g and 650g, standard retail cardboard causes bottom sagging. QPack manufactures 30cl candle boxes on 450gsm–500gsm Scandinavian Folding Box Board (FBB) with an automatic interlocking crash-lock base, ensuring zero bottom blowout and courier-safe transit.
- Calibrated 84×84×103mm internal perimeter allows 2mm snug tolerance for standard Karen, Lucy, and Libbey 30cl tumblers
- Integrated lid height allowance accommodates flush timber lids, brushed gold metal lids, or silicone seal closures
- High-density 450gsm Scandinavian virgin paperboard prevents panel bowing under heavy 600g wax weight
- Pre-glued automatic crash-lock base snaps into place in 1 second, saving over 60% packing time in pouring studios
- Underside base flap engineered to house legal GB CLP hazard pictograms, leaving display panels 100% brand-focused
- Standard Dimensions
- 84 × 84 × 103mm (Custom dimensions available on demand)
- Board Calipers
- 400gsm, 450gsm, 500gsm FSC Virgin FBB / 450gsm Unbleached Kraft
- Base Construction
- Automatic Crash-Lock (Auto-bottom) / Reinforced Envelope Base
- Top Closure Style
- Tuck-End Top with Thumb Notch / Safety Flap
- Print Technology
- High-Definition 2400 DPI Litho Offset / Digital Short Runs
- Inks & Coatings
- Low-Migration Food-Safe Vegetable Inks / Anti-Scratch Matte / Soft-Touch
- Embellishments
- Metallic Hot Foil Stamping (Gold/Rose Gold/Silver), Spot UV, Debossing
- Internal Protection
- Optional Corrugated Crash Collar / 4mm Foam Base Pad
- Minimum Order (MOQ)
- From 50 units (ideal for seasonal scent releases)
- Lead Time
- 6–9 working days from artwork proof approval
Find your fit
Complementary Candle Packaging Formats
Discover specialized box styles across our British candle packaging family.
Luxury Rigid Candle Boxes
Heavy 1500gsm greyboard two-piece and shoulder-neck boxes for £40+ prestige luxury home fragrance collections.
Crash-Lock Heavyweight Boxes
Engineered for courier transit and heavy 40cl–50cl double-wick glass jars with shock-absorbing inserts.
Wax Melt Snap Bar Boxes
Letterbox-friendly 142 × 62 × 18mm cartons with grease-resistant barrier coatings for 50g snap bars.
A closer look
Engineered for Glass Weight, Thermal Stability & Unboxing Luxury
Every detail of our 30cl candle packaging is purpose-built to solve the physical and commercial realities of UK artisan candlemakers.
Reinforced Crash-Lock Base — 1.2kg Weight Capacity
A filled 30cl candle jar combines heavy soda-lime glass with dense wax, averaging 550g to 650g. Standard tuck-bottom cartons easily pop open when lifted from a retail shelf. Our pre-glued automatic crash-lock base features three interlocking flaps that grip tighter as downward pressure increases, tested to support over 1.2kg without adhesives or tape.
Lid Height Allowance & Snug Perimeter Clearance
Whether you cap your 30cl candles with a raw bamboo lid, polished metal lid, or dust cover, our dieline accounts for the exact total jar height. Our internal 84×84mm perimeter provides exactly 2mm of clearance, preventing unsightly jar wobble during shipping while allowing effortless unboxing without vacuum suction sticking.
Anti-Scratch Matte Lamination for Dark Artwork
Deep jewel tones, charcoal blacks, and moody forest greens are popular in British home fragrance branding, but standard matte paper scratches and scuffs easily in transit. We apply an anti-scratch velvet or matte lamination film that shields dark ink from fingernail marks, friction rubs, and courier abrasion.
Dedicated Underside CLP Regulatory Zone
Under UK REACH and GB CLP regulations, candles containing fragrance oils must legally display hazard pictograms, allergen warnings, batch codes, and UFI identifiers. We format your dieline so all mandatory regulatory text prints crisply on the underside base panel, keeping your primary front and side panels pristine for branding.
Structural Durability
The Difference Between Flimsy Retail Boxes & QPack 30cl Engineering
In the candle industry, your packaging is an extension of your scent profile. When a customer picks up a heavy 30cl candle in a high-street boutique or opens a parcel delivered to their doorstep, flimsy 300gsm card bends under thumb pressure, immediately signaling cheap quality. QPack uses rigid 450gsm Scandinavian virgin fiberboard that maintains razor-sharp 90-degree corners, crisp crease lines, and an authoritative tactile heft.
The Definitive UK Guide to 30cl Candle Packaging & Sizing
In the British home fragrance market, the 30cl glass tumbler is the undisputed commercial anchor. Representing over 65% of all artisan and retail candle sales across the UK, getting the packaging right for this single container format is often the difference between a high-margin bestselling range and expensive courier breakage claims. Below, our packaging engineers break down the exact glass tolerances, board calipers, crash-lock mechanics, and legal UK labelling standards required to box 30cl candles with complete confidence.
Standard 30cl Tumbler Dimensions in the UK
UK candle makers primarily source glassware from distributors such as Candle Shack, Supplies for Candles, London Luxury Candle Supplies, and Livemoor. Common models include:
- Karen 30cl Tumbler: 80mm diameter × 93mm height (~540g filled weight)
- Lucy 30cl Heavy Base: 81mm diameter × 93mm height (~580g filled weight)
- Lotti 30cl Status Jar: 82mm diameter × 95mm height (~600g filled weight)
- Libbey 30cl Heavy Base: 81mm diameter × 94mm height (~560g filled weight)
QPack's calibrated internal box size of 84mm × 84mm × 103mm provides an exact 2mm perimeter clearance for all four industry-standard models while accommodating flush timber or metal lids.
Why 300gsm Card Fails for 30cl Glass
Standard commercial cartons use 300gsm to 350gsm folding board. While adequate for lightweight cosmetics or tea, they present three critical points of failure when paired with filled candle jars:
- Bottom Sagging: A 550g–650g tumbler creates continuous downward pressure, causing the base panel to bow downward.
- Tuck-Flap Popping: Lifting the box from a store shelf causes standard friction tuck flaps to dislodge, dropping the jar.
- Panel Bulging: Thin sidewalls buckle under thumb pressure, ruining tactile quality during in-store browsing.
We manufacture exclusively on 450gsm–500gsm virgin Scandinavian FBB with an automatic crash-lock base load-tested to 1.2kg.
UK CLP & Fire Safety Labelling: Keeping Display Panels Clean
Under the GB Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation 1272/2008 and British Standard BS EN 15494 (Candles – Product Safety Labels), any candle containing fragranced wax with hazardous substances (such as linalool, limonene, or geraniol) must carry legally mandated warning declarations.
Applying these mandatory warnings via sticky paper labels on the front or sides ruins the aesthetic appeal of luxury candle packaging. QPack’s bespoke 30cl dielines incorporate a dedicated regulatory base zone on the underside of the box:
1. 28mm Hazard Pictograms UK Trading Standards requires hazard pictograms (e.g. exclamation mark, aquatic hazard) to measure at least 16×16mm (recommended 28mm for legibility).
2. UFI Identifier Code A 16-character Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) allowing poison centres to rapidly identify fragrance formulations in emergencies.
3. BS EN 15494 Burn Safety Mandatory fire safety warning icons: never leave unattended, keep away from drafts, keep away from children and pets, trim wick to 5mm.
Finishes Engineered for High-Street Retail & Courier Fulfillment
Scented candles are physical, tactile products. In luxury boutiques across London, Edinburgh, and the Cotswolds, shoppers interact with packaging through touch before smelling the scent throw. We offer four distinct protective and tactile finishes tailored specifically for candle cartons:
- Anti-Scratch Velvet Soft-Touch: Provides a buttery, velvety feel that completely repels fingerprints, grease, and courier scuffing on dark inks.
- Metallic Hot Foil Blocking: Applied with heated brass dies in brilliant gold, copper, rose gold, or champagne silver to highlight brand names, crests, and fragrance names.
- Multi-Level Sculpted Debossing: Presses your logo into the heavy board, creating rich textural relief that catches light and creates a high-end tactile experience.
- 100% Recyclable Water-Based Barrier: A plastic-free, water-dispersed protective coating that protects paperboard against accidental wax oil transference while remaining 100% repulpable.
Production & Workflow
Our 4-Step Packaging & Production Process
From jar tolerance checks and 3D CAD dielines to high-definition printing and tracked UK delivery.
Step 01 Jar Measurement & Structural CAD Dieline
Provide your glass jar height, diameter, and rim measurements (or supplier model like Karen, Lucy, Libbey, or Lotti). Our packaging structural studio calculates glass perimeter tolerances and supplies an engineered vector PDF dieline within 24 hours.
Step 02 3D Proofing, CLP Hazard & Panel Mapping
We map your brand artwork onto an interactive 360-degree 3D digital simulation, verifying panel margins, lid allowances, barcode quiet zones, and legal UK CLP hazard warning label placement on the base flap before production.
Step 03 High-Definition Litho Printing & Embellishment
Manufactured on heavy 380gsm–600gsm virgin folding boxboard using low-odour vegetable inks, precision micro-creasing, luxury hot foil stamping, debossing, or scratch-resistant soft-touch lamination engineered to withstand heavy glassware.
Step 04 Drop-Tested QC & Tracked UK Delivery
Every batch is inspected for crease squareness, adhesive seam pull-strength, and transit drop resistance before secure packing and express dispatch with free tracked mainland UK delivery.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers on sizing, minimum order runs, artwork proofs, board calipers, and free tracked UK delivery.
What are the exact dimensions of a standard 30cl candle box?
Our standard 30cl candle box measures 84mm (width) × 84mm (depth) × 103mm (height) internally. This sizing is precision-calibrated to fit the most popular 30cl glass tumblers in the UK (such as the Karen, Lucy, Lotti, and Libbey status tumblers) with standard 10–12mm wooden, bamboo, or metal lids. We can also modify dimensions by 1–5mm at no extra tooling charge.
Do I need an internal insert for a 30cl candle box?
For retail boutique sales, our 84×84×103mm box on 450gsm board provides a snug, secure fit without an insert. However, if you ship candles directly to customers via Royal Mail, DPD, or Evri, we recommend our optional die-cut corrugated internal crash collar. This insert suspends the glass tumbler 3mm away from the outer walls, absorbing shocks and preventing transit breakage.
Will a crash-lock base candle box save packing time?
Yes, significantly. Standard tuck-end boxes require hand-folding four flaps on the bottom and frequently need tape to prevent bottom blowout, taking 7 to 9 seconds per box. Our crash-lock boxes arrive flat-packed with pre-glued joints; pressing two opposite corners pops the box into a locked, rigid square in under 1.2 seconds, cutting packaging labor by over 60%.
Can I print legal CLP safety warnings directly on the box?
Yes. In fact, printing your CLP information, UFI codes, allergen warnings, and fire safety icons (BS EN 15494) directly onto the underside base panel eliminates the need to apply separate paper stickers to the outer box. We review your CLP layout on the digital PDF proof to ensure font size and pictogram dimensions comply with UK Trading Standards.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom 30cl candle boxes?
Our minimum order quantity starts at just 50 units for short-run digital production. This is ideal for testing new seasonal scent collections (like autumn spices or spring florals) or limited edition collaborations. For established brands, we offer volume tiers of 250, 500, 1,000, and 5,000+ units with significant unit cost savings.
How do I receive a custom 30cl dieline template to add my artwork?
Simply request a quote or contact our structural design studio with your tumbler height, diameter, and lid style. We generate a custom vector PDF dieline within 24 hours, complete with fold lines, glue tabs, bleed margins, and safe text zones ready to open in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Canva.
Have a specific requirement or custom dieline?
Our UK packaging specialists can verify bottle clearances, create tailored structural CAD dielines, and supply physical plain samples.
Let’s make it yours
Ready to Box Your 30cl Candle Range?
Share your jar measurements or tumbler model, desired quantity, and artwork idea. Our UK packaging team will supply an engineered dieline and quotation within 24 hours.