Case Study: Creating a Custom Gem-Finish Candle Jar for a Greek Aromatherapy Brand

At first glance, the jar seemed simple. But the real challenge lay in the surface finish.

The client wanted the glass to have raised, gem-like textures. However, conventional decorating methods like gluing accessories or crystals to the candle jar weren’t viable. Here’s why:

Candles generate high heat during wax filling and burning, causing most adhesives to melt or weaken.

The glass candle jar’s rounded shape made it nearly impossible to secure hard decorative elements without risking them falling off over time.

Using real embellishments would also compromise safety and manufacturability.

This presented a tough question: How do we create a sparkling, multi-dimensional texture that’s heat-resistant, secure, and gem-like—all on a curved glass surface?