Our Workshop
Inside Our Candle Workshop
Every candle we ship is made in our own workshop in Tonglu, Zhejiang, where wax preparation, pouring and hand dipping, wick setting, color matching, fragrance dosing, labeling and export packing sit under one roof. Founded in 1998, we have spent nearly 30 years refining the processes behind our Jewish, beeswax, scented and outdoor candle lines. The photographs below show the workshop as buyers see it during a factory visit: our own production floor, our own team, and no outsourced filling.
Wax preparation, forming, wick setting, fragrance dosing, inspection and packing, photographed on our own floor.
01 / Production Flow
From Wax to Carton: How Your Order Is Made
The same workshop handles every stage of production, so buyers can keep wax, wick, color, fragrance and packing consistent across a mixed order instead of coordinating several suppliers.
Wax preparation
Fully refined paraffin, soy wax and natural beeswax are melted and held at a controlled temperature before each run, with the formula fixed to your target burn time and price point.
Forming and molding
Taper candles are hand dipped layer by layer; pillars are cast in molds; jars and tins are filled on the line. Custom molds can be developed, with tooling typically taking about 10 days and the mold owned by you. See the custom candle process for how a new shape is approved.
Wick and color
Cotton or wooden wicks are centered and tensioned for the candle diameter, while colors are matched to Pantone references on wax and packaging, with a 7-day color check before approval.
Fragrance
IFRA-compliant fragrance oils or essential oils are dosed by weight from our library or your own formula; unscented runs, including our Jewish candle lines, are kept separate. Fragrance load and wick pairing for scented candles are set at sampling, not on the line.
Inspection
Wick centring, color and burn performance are checked in line, followed by 100% visual inspection before packing. The checks are the same ones described on our factory page.
Packing and loading
Retail boxes, gift sets and printed export cartons are packed on site, with a pre-shipment report covering photos and carton weights issued before loading. Export documents and payment terms are summarised on the support page.
02 / What We Make
What the Workshop Produces
Five candle families run under one roof. Each has its own wax handling, wick specification and packing routine, which is why a mixed container can be built without splitting the order across suppliers.
Jewish candles
Hanukkah taper candles in the standard 0.9 x 14 cm size, plus Shabbat, Havdalah and Passover lines. Kosher-standard production, packed 45 pcs per box or to your box structure.
Explore Jewish candlesBeeswax candles
Taper, pillar, honeycomb and rolled beeswax candles with natural finish, optional cotton wick and gift-box packing.
Explore beeswax candlesScented candles
Pillar, glass jar and tin formats for private-label home fragrance, with an exclusive fragrance formula available.
Explore scented candlesOutdoor candles
Citronella buckets, garden torches and citronella pillars with wind-resistant wicks and bucket or lid options.
Explore outdoor candlesDecorative candles
Fruit-shaped and hand-printed craft candles for gift and seasonal programs.
Explore decorative candlesLooking for stock shapes and sizes first? The product catalog lists every current SKU by family.
03 / Quality Control
Quality Control Before Shipment
Checks happen during production and again before the carton is closed, so a defect is caught on our floor rather than in your warehouse.
In-line checks
Wick centring, color and burn performance are checked while the line is running.
100% visual inspection
Every finished candle is inspected before packing, not sampled from the top of the carton.
Third-party access
Third-party inspection or your own QC team are welcome on site. Test reports and compliance documents are published on the certificate page.
Pre-shipment report
Photos and carton weights are issued before loading, so the container matches the approved sample.
04 / Visits, Samples & Lead Times
Visits, Samples and Lead Times
Buyers are welcome to visit the workshop and review production in person. Send your candle type, size, wax, color, fragrance and packing requirements and we will reply with unit price, MOQ, lead time and the test report for your market, typically within 24 hours.
| Stock samples | Free of charge, sent with the specification sheet of the closest running SKU. |
| Custom samples | About 7 days after wax, color, scent and packing are confirmed. |
| Mass production | Scheduled once the deposit is confirmed and the approved sample is signed off. |
| Inspection | Completed in 1-2 days; the pre-shipment report is issued about 3 days before loading. |
| Main export markets | United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Israel, shipped through Ningbo and Shanghai. |
The full sample and payment policy is set out on the support page. If you plan to meet before placing an order, our exhibition and clients page lists where buyers usually meet us in person.
To plan a visit or start an OEM/ODM program, send your requirements to our team. Visitors can see the production lines, finishing area and sample room in a single visit.
FAQ
Questions About the Workshop
Is the workshop a factory or a trading office?
A factory. Wax preparation, dipping, pouring, wick setting, finishing and packing all happen on our own site in Tonglu. The factory page shows the lines and equipment in more detail.
Can we audit the workshop or send our own QC?
Yes. Buyers and third-party inspectors are welcome on site by appointment. Contact us with your dates and the candle families you buy.
Do you handle custom molds and fragrances?
Yes. Custom molds typically take about 10 days and are owned by you; fragrance can follow your own formula or be selected from our IFRA-compliant library. The custom page explains the approval steps.
How are unscented and scented runs kept apart?
Unscented programs, including the Jewish candle lines, run separately from fragranced production so wax and equipment do not carry scent between orders.
What is the minimum order for a workshop-run program?
MOQ depends on the candle family, mold and packing. Send the specification and we will confirm the run size together with lead time; typical terms are described on the custom candle page.
Next Step
Visit the Workshop or Start a Program
Send the candle family, quantity and target market. We will confirm the specification, sample timing and delivery schedule that fits your season.
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More About Zhongyi Gifts
Factory
Production lines, equipment and in-house burn testing.
Company history
Three sites and nearly three decades of candle making.
Certificate
Test reports and compliance documents for your market.
About us
Company profile, product families and export markets.