A frosted candle jar is a 100 ml glass container with a soft, matte finish, made for pouring your own candles or holding small decorative items. Azlok's frosted candle jar measures roughly 5.8 cm wide and 6 cm tall, weighs about 125 g, and is built with a thick glass wall and a sturdy base so it handles the heat of a burning candle without cracking easily.
What you can make with a 100 ml frosted candle jar
The size is genuinely versatile. A 100 ml jar is small enough to feel dainty on a shelf, yet large enough to hold a proper burn of a few hours. Common uses include:
- Poured candles — soy, beeswax or paraffin, single or layered scents.
- Party and wedding favours — small candles look lovely as return gifts.
- Home decor — tealight holders, votive covers or grouped centrepieces.
- Little storage jars — spices, dry snacks, buttons, beads or craft bits.
- DIY gifting — bath salts, scrubs or small dried-flower arrangements.
The frosted surface hides fingerprints and diffuses candlelight into a soft glow, which is why it suits festive and cosy settings.
How to make a candle in a frosted jar
If you are new to candle making, this jar is a forgiving size to practise with. A simple method:
- Clean and dry the jar thoroughly so wax adheres well.
- Fix the wick at the centre using a wick sticker or a dab of hot glue, and steady the top with a wick holder or two chopsticks.
- Melt your wax using a double boiler, watching the temperature with a thermometer.
- Add fragrance oil at the temperature your wax recommends, and stir gently for a couple of minutes.
- Pour slowly into the jar, leaving a small gap at the top.
- Cure the candle for a day or two before the first burn for a cleaner scent throw.
For a 5.8 cm diameter jar, a medium cotton wick usually works, but always test-burn one jar first. Azlok stocks fragrance oils and candle supplies if you want to source everything together.
Tips for a better burn
- Trim the wick to about 5 mm before every burn to reduce soot.
- Let the first burn form a full melt pool across the surface to avoid tunnelling.
- Do not burn for more than 3–4 hours at a stretch.
- Keep the wax free of matchsticks and debris.
Safety notes worth remembering
Glass gets hot. Place the jar on a heat-resistant surface, never on cloth or near curtains. Keep burning candles away from children, pets and draughts, and never leave a flame unattended. Stop using a candle once about 1 cm of wax remains, so the flame does not overheat the base. If you are hand-pouring, handle melted wax carefully and work in a ventilated space.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers these frosted jars in packs ranging from 2 jars for a quick trial up to 2000 jars for regular sellers and event orders. At ₹99, a small pack is an easy way to test your recipe before scaling up. A few pointers:
- Start small if you are experimenting with wick sizes and fragrances.
- Buy in bulk only once your candle formula is settled, to keep per-unit cost down.
- Store empty jars upright in their box, away from damp, to avoid dust and chips.
- Inspect on arrival for any hairline cracks before pouring hot wax.
Because these jars are made in India from proper candle-grade glass, they suit both hobby makers and small businesses building a product line.
FAQ
How much wax does a 100 ml frosted jar hold?
Roughly 80–90 g of wax, depending on the type and how full you pour. Leave a small headspace at the top rather than filling to the brim.
What wick size should I use?
For a jar around 5.8 cm wide, a medium cotton wick is a sensible starting point. Wick choice also depends on your wax and fragrance load, so always test-burn one candle before making a batch.
Can I use these jars for food storage?
Yes, the frosted glass works well for dry items like spices, snacks or craft supplies. Clean and dry it fully first, and avoid using a jar that has held wax for food.
Will the jar crack when the candle burns?
The thick wall and sturdy base are designed to resist heat, but you should still follow safe-burn rules: trim the wick, avoid long unbroken burns, and stop when about 1 cm of wax is left.
Which pack size should I buy?
Pick 2 jars to test a recipe, and move up to larger packs of 20, 100 or more once you are confident in your candle formula and demand.