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Top 10 Resources for Candle and Soap Labels

By David Fisher, About.com

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Chances are, if you're making candles or soap, you're making enough for your own family AND other people. You may have even branched into selling your candles and soaps. If so, you've had to figure out how to label them. I've compiled a list of resources, supplies, vendors and tips for creating the most professional labels possible.

1. Lightning Labels

Lightning Labels is America's first all-digital custom label printer. They print high quality custom labels and stickers in small quantities at an affordable price. Great for special batches, seasonal craft fairs, or special gifts!
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2. WorldLabel.com

If you want to print your own labels, worldlabel.com is a great place to buy a great variety of practically any size label you would need.
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3. Guide to Making Cigar Band Lables

Blue Aspen Originals has this great article about making easy cigar band labels for your soap. They're simple to make, protect the soap while still allowing you to see and smell it, and allow for the soap to "breathe." Many beginning soap makers use cigar-band labels as their first.
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4. Custom Votive Labels

Peak Candle Co. also does short run labels - warning labels that is, with an option to customize it with your fragrance and company information.
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5. Tennessee Candle Supplies

Great candle making supplies, and a good variety of different sized "warning labels" - gotta have them for your candles!
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6. FDA Regulations on Labelling Soap - Part 1

If you're making soap or other toiletries, it's important to understand the FDA rules!
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7. FDA Regulations on Labelling Soap - Part 2

FDA rules on Soap!
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8. The History Behind Those Candle Warning Labels

A great (though a bit dry) history of just how those candle warning labels came about. An interesting partnership!
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9. Label Choices

Another good option to get your own custom labels made.
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10. Packaging and Label Links

A collection of packaging and label links from "Craft and Fabric Links."
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