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This article explains how to use Podzilla’s candle design templates, including layout options, alignment guides, background usage, sublimation printing behavior, and best practices for preparing candle artwork for print.

Key Takeaways

• Podzilla provides pre-sized Canva and Photoshop candle templates

• Templates include alignment guides for front, back, or single-sided designs

• Sublimation printing results in slightly muted colors on frosted candles

• Templates must be removed or hidden before downloading artwork

Main Content

Accessing the Candle Template

1. Go to the Podzilla product catalog

2. Navigate to All Categories or Home & Decor

3. Select Candles

4. Scroll down to the templates section

5. Open the Canva or Photoshop template

Templates are already set to the correct DPI for candle printing. No resolution adjustments are required.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Understanding the Candle Template Layout

The candle template includes grid and alignment guides:

• Center width line for single, front-facing designs

• Left and right alignment lines for front-and-back designs

These guides help ensure designs are evenly spaced and properly aligned around the candle.

Designing Front and Back Candle Artwork

For a front-and-back design:

• Place one design element on each opposing alignment line

• Resize and center artwork within the printable area

If designing a single graphic or text area, align it along the center width line instead.

Using Backgrounds on Candles

Backgrounds can be used and should cover the entire template:

• Printing reaches the top edge of the candle

• A small white gap will remain at the bottom due to the curved base

This bottom gap is minimal and normal for candle production.

Color and Finish Considerations

Candles have a frosted finish, which affects color output:

• Colors appear slightly muted or lighter than on screen

• Solid black backgrounds will print as dark charcoal gray

Using solid black backgrounds is not recommended. Colored backgrounds are acceptable but should account for the frosted effect.

Preparing the File for Download

Before downloading your artwork:

• Remove the template by deleting it or setting transparency to zero

• Choose whether to use a transparent background based on design needs

For most candle designs:

• Leaving a white background is recommended

• White does not print on sublimation products

The only Podzilla product that requires a transparent background is shirts.

Notes and Best Practices

• Always remove the template overlay before downloading

• Avoid solid black backgrounds on candles

• Expect slight color muting due to the frosted candle finish

Final Notes

Following the alignment guides and sublimation guidelines will help ensure candle designs print cleanly and consistently without unexpected color or alignment issues.