Quick Tip: Resize a Candle‑Label SVG for a New Jar Size
The Candle Label SVG Pack for Indie Makers gives you ready‑made vector templates that you can adapt in minutes. Here’s a short how‑to for adjusting any label to fit a different jar diameter or height—no redesign required.
1️⃣ Open the SVG in Inkscape (or any vector editor)
File → Openand select the label you want to edit (e.g.,label‑round‑12oz.svg).
2️⃣ Group everything (if it isn’t already)
- Press Ctrl +A → Ctrl + G.
- Grouping keeps the layout intact while you scale.
3️⃣ Change the canvas (page) size to match your new label dimensions
| What to do | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| File → Document Properties → Custom size | Set the Width and Height to the exact dimensions of your new label (e.g., 90 mm × 90 mm). |
| Resize page to drawing | Click Resize page to drawing so the artboard hugs the label edges. |
4️⃣ Scale the label proportionally
- Select the whole group.
- Hold Ctrl (to keep aspect ratio) and drag a corner until the label fits the new canvas size.
- Or type a precise scale factor in the toolbar:
Scale X = Scale Y = 1.15(for a 15 % increase, for example).
5️⃣ Adjust the text placeholder (if needed)
The pack includes a text‑box placeholder with a simple <text> element.
- Double‑click the text to edit the product name, scent, or weight.
- If the new label is larger, you might want to increase the font size: select the text → Text → Font Size → enter a larger point value.
6️⃣ Export for printing
- File → Export PNG Image → choose Page as the export area.
- Set the DPI to 300 (standard print quality) and click Export.
You now have a perfectly‑scaled SVG/PNG ready for your new candle jars—no need to start from scratch!
Pro tip: Keep a master copy of each label (untouched) in a separate folder. That way you can always branch off a fresh version when you need another size or a new scent label.
Happy labeling! 🎉