Ready for Sampling Checklist
Make sure your project is set for a smooth start. This checklist outlines everything you’ll need before beginning the sampling process from artwork and vessel details to timelines and approvals.
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Resources to Grow and Inspire Your Brand
Explore guides, whitepapers, and seasonal insights created to help candle, fragrance, spirits, and drinkware brands make smarter decisions about decorated glassware, candle fulfillment, and packaging.
Featured: Built for the Reorder
Built for the Reorder, explores what today’s brands are really looking for in a long-term manufacturing partner. From consistent decoration quality to reliable timelines and scalable support, the guide breaks down the operational details that help turn first orders into repeat business. It’s a practical look at how strong production partnerships create smoother launches, stronger customer confidence, and better brand growth over time.
Whitepapers & Reports
Our in-depth whitepapers provide the insights you need to scale your business with confidence. Learn about ROI, packaging strategy, and sustainable solutions for decorated drinkware, decorated candle jars, and turnkey fulfillment.
- Built for the Reorder
Why Decorating Decisions Should Be Designed for Repeatability, Not Just the First Run. A practical guide to building decorating systems that improve consistency, streamline reorders, and support growth with controlled color, repeatable setups, and documented processes.
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Scaling Your Candle Business with JAFE Decorating
A growth roadmap for indie to established brands, with turnkey fulfillment, fragrance, decorated candle jars, and screen printing services.
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2026 Design Playbook: Trends, Colors & Innovation
Your guide to upcoming color, material, and finish trends, designed to inspire decorated perfume bottles, candle vessels, and branded drinkware.
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Candle Market Report 2025
Explore industry insights, consumer behavior, and growth opportunities in the global candle market.
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The Case for In-House Paint Creation
Ever wonder how top brands achieve flawless color and finish? Discover how JAFE’s in-house paint lab gives you total control, faster timelines, and limitless creative options to bring your vision to life.
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Helpful Guides
Compare options and discover which solutions save the most time, money, and effort for your packaging and fulfillment needs.
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- Screen Print Guidelines
Ensure your artwork is production-ready with our detailed specifications for glass screen printing, including file setup, ink compatibility, and print area recommendations.
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When to Choose Screen Printing Guide
Learn when screen printing is the right choice for your project. This guide covers ideal use cases, design considerations, and how to prepare your artwork for consistent, high-quality prints on glass.
[Download Guide] - Glass Quality Checklist
Understand what to evaluate before decorating begins. This checklist outlines key glass container factors that impact decorating consistency, defect rates, and production reliability.
[Download Checklist] - Ready for Wick Sourcing & Installation Checklist
Confirm your candle project is eligible before moving forward. This checklist outlines the key requirements for JAFE’s wick sourcing and installation service, including container compatibility, sustainer and wick specifications, sourcing expectations, and team responsibilities so you can align early and avoid delays.
[Download Checklist] - Packaging Decision Guide: Screen Print vs. Labels
Make the right call for your product and production goals. This guide breaks down when to use screen printing versus labels, covering durability, aesthetics, cost, order volume, and overall brand impact so you can choose with confidence.
[Download Guide] - Candle Collection Planning Checklist
Planning a new candle collection? This step-by-step checklist helps you organize vessel selection, artwork, sampling, inventory planning, production requirements, and launch preparation before moving into production. [Download Checklist] - Custom Perfume Bottle Pricing Guide
Learn what influences fragrance packaging costs, including bottle selection, decoration methods, screen charges, sampling, production quantities, and custom color development. [View Guide] - Perfume Bottle Sampling Guide
Learn how fragrance bottle sampling works, what to evaluate, and how samples help brands review colors, decoration, artwork, and packaging before production. [View Guide] - Perfume Bottle Color Guide
Learn how fragrance brands use custom colors, finishes, and color matching to create packaging that supports brand identity and shelf appeal.
[View Guide] - Fragrance Packaging Development Checklist
Plan your fragrance launch with a step-by-step checklist covering bottle selection, decoration methods, artwork preparation, sampling, approvals, and production planning. [Download Checklist] - Spirits Bottle Sampling Guide
Learn how sampling helps spirits brands evaluate bottle colors, screen printing, decoration quality, and overall presentation before production. [View Guide]
Seasonal Color Guides
Stay ahead of design trends with our exclusive seasonal palettes, featuring curated color stories and decorating techniques for candle vessels and fragrance packaging.
2026
- Winter Transition 2026 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Spring 2026 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Summer 2026 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Autumn 2026 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
2025
- Spring 2025 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Summer 2025 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Autumn 2025 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
- Winter 2025 Color Guide [Download Full Palette & Insights]
Catalogs & Quick Ship
Browse our product catalog or explore the Quick Ship program for faster launches with decorated candle jars and private-label candle fulfillment options.
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JAFE Decorating Catalog
View our vessels, decorated drinkware, and finishing techniques all in one place.
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Quick Ship Candle Jar Program
Fast-track your candle launch with ready-to-decorate jars in three finish options.
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FAQs
- Candle Vessel FAQ
Answers to common questions about sampling, MOQs, pricing, lids, screen printing, and production planning. - Glass Packaging Glossary
Learn the meaning of common packaging and decoration terms, from screen printing and spray coating to vector artwork, color matching, and production planning. - Perfume Bottle Decoration FAQ
Answers to common questions about fragrance bottle decoration, sampling, artwork requirements, screen printing, spray coating, and production planning. - Fragrance Packaging FAQs
Answers to common questions about perfume bottle decoration, sampling, pricing, artwork requirements, production timelines, and minimum order quantities. - Spirits Bottle Decoration FAQs
Answers to common questions about spirits bottle decoration, sampling, artwork requirements, screen printing, spray coating, and production planning.
Proudly Made in the USA
Choosing JAFE means choosing American craftsmanship and a partner who stands behind every order with pride. Supporting domestic manufacturing doesn’t just mean better quality—it means a stronger supply chain, more flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.
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