Hearts & Crafts Black Candle Tins 16 oz with Lids – 12-Pack of Bulk Candle Jars for Making Candles, Arts and Crafts, Storage, Gifts, and More – Empty Candle Jars with Lids

I had a great experience with these candle tins! I’ve already repurchased.**Quality**My tins were all well-packaged with each tin separated by cardboard dividers – mine didn’t have any dents.There was a *tiny* scratch on the lid of one of the tins, but the rest were in good shape. This wasn’t a big deal for me because I’m putting labels on the lids anyway.**Temperature resistance**Metal candle tins are great for heat resistance, which I why I bought them for wood wick candles. If you’re using wood wicks in your candles, keep in mind that the metal will get hot to the touch due to the larger flame.**Tip for making candles**I found that if you’re using the 8oz sized tins for soy wax candles, it’s best to use about 6.5oz of wax (by weight). That leaves just enough room for about 1/4 -1/2 inches of wick. I always trim my wicks to 1/4 inch for the smoothest burn.You may find that your candles take a bit longer to cool in metal containers (compared to glass or ceramic) because the tins hold onto heat. Make sure not to move your candles too soon or the tops will come out uneven (I made this mistake).**Lids**The lids are not very secure, which doesn’t really matter to me since I’m using these for candles. I don’t mind candle lids being a little loose.However, they are probably not ideal to use as storage containers. If you plan on shipping your candles, you’ll need to package them securely, otherwise the lids might come off.