Low Minimum Custom Candles
Start at 50 units. Not 500.
Most custom candle manufacturers want hundreds of units before they will take the job, because they are ordering stock vessels from overseas. We make everything to order in Los Angeles, so a 50-unit run is a normal Tuesday — with the same printing, engraving, fragrance and packaging options as a 5,000-unit run.
- 50unit minimum on candles & diffusers
- 1unit sample, before you commit
- 10–15business day production
- 100%customization at every quantity
12 oz Signature · from 50
14 oz Luxury · from 50
16 oz Prayer · from 50
8 oz Diffuser · from 50
Every minimum, published.
No "contact us for minimums". Here is the whole list, and the price you pay at the minimum.
| Product | Minimum | From | Next price break |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz Signature Candle | 50 | $32.00 | 100 units → $30.00 |
| 14 oz Luxury Candle, printed | 50 | $34.00 | 100 units → $32.00 |
| 14 oz Luxury Candle, engraved | 50 | $36.00 | 100 units → $34.00 |
| 16 oz Prayer Candle | 50 | $27.00 | 100 units → $25.00 |
| 8 oz Reed Diffuser | 50 | $33.00 | 100 units → $31.00 |
| 2.5 oz Mini Reed Diffuser | 50 | $24.00 | 100 units → $22.00 |
| 5 oz Mini Prayer Candle | 100 | $16.50 | 250 units → $15.25 |
| Round Bar Soap | 100 | $9.25 | 500 units → $8.25 |
| Rectangle Bar Soap | 100 | $8.75 | 500 units → $7.75 |
| Bath Bomb | 250 | $8.50 | 2,500 units → $7.50 |
Prices are per unit and exclude custom gift boxes, PMS matching and bespoke fragrance development, which are quoted separately. Bath bomb pricing varies by color — the full matrix is on the bath bomb page.
Why our minimum is 50
A high minimum is almost always a symptom of how a supplier buys. If the vessels come from an overseas factory in container quantities, the supplier has to move that inventory, and the minimum is set by their purchase order rather than your project.
We pour, print, engrave and pack in our own Los Angeles facility. Nothing sits in a warehouse waiting to be justified, so a 50-unit order is a scheduling question, not a commercial one.
It also means the timeline is 10–15 business days instead of months, and there is no customs exposure between you and your launch date.
You are not buying a stripped-down version
A small run gets the same process as a large one. Nothing on this list is gated behind a quantity.
Direct-to-glass printing
Full colour, printed onto the vessel itself. No labels, nothing to peel.
Laser engraving
Etched into the glass, so your mark glows from within when the candle is lit.
PMS colour matching
Brand-accurate colour on glass, wax and packaging.
25+ fragrances
Or develop a scent that belongs only to you. Browse the library.
Custom printed gift boxes
Your artwork on the box, in several finishes.
A free digital proof
Every order. Nothing goes into production before you approve it.
Order one before you order fifty
If 50 units still feels like a leap, start with a single sample carrying your own artwork. It ships in 3–5 business days, and you see exactly how your logo prints or engraves on the real product before committing to a run.
Fragrance samples are available separately if you want to choose a scent first.
Who orders at these quantities
Newer brands
Testing a branded product without committing a season's budget to inventory.
Agencies
Client gifts and campaign mailers where the list is short and the standard is high.
Boutique hotels & spas
Small properties that want a real amenity program, not a bulk buy.
Product launches & PR
Fifty press mailers that look like they cost far more than they did.
Real estate teams
A season of closing gifts rather than a pallet of them.
Artists & merch drops
Limited runs tied to a release, a tour date or a pop-up.
Three steps from logo to delivery
- 01
Send artwork
AI, SVG, PDF or high-resolution PNG. Our artwork guidelines cover file types, imprint areas and minimum line weights.
- 02
Approve a free proof
We send a digital proof before production. Revisions are handled before anything is printed or engraved.
- 03
Production in 10–15 days
Made to order in Los Angeles and shipped nationwide. Rush production may be available — ask.
Questions buyers ask
What is your minimum order quantity?
50 units on candles and reed diffusers, 100 on mini prayer candles and bar soaps, 250 on bath bombs. The full list with prices is in the table above.
Can I order fewer than 50?
Not as a production run, but you can order a single sample with your own artwork for 3–5 business day turnaround, so you can see the real product before committing.
Do I get fewer customization options at 50 units?
No. Direct-to-glass printing, laser engraving, PMS colour matching, 25+ fragrances, custom fragrance development and printed gift boxes are all available at the minimum.
Can I mix colours or fragrances within the minimum?
Often yes, though minimums per variation may apply. Tell us how you want the run split and we will confirm.
When does the price drop?
At 100 units on most candles and diffusers, at 250 on mini prayer candles, at 500 on bar soaps and at 2,500 on bath bombs. Exact figures are in the table above.
How long does a small run take?
The same as a large one: 10–15 business days after artwork approval. Small orders are not deprioritised.
Why do some suppliers require 500 or more?
Usually because they import stock vessels in container quantities and need to move that inventory. We manufacture to order in Los Angeles, so the minimum reflects production scheduling rather than a purchase commitment.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, across the US. We can also ship to individual recipients from a spreadsheet of addresses if you are running a gifting program.
Tell us the quantity. Even if it's fifty.
We will come back with pricing, a lead time and a proof of your logo on the product.
Buying through a promotional products distributor instead? Our distributor channel is Bath Promotions.