How to make candles
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in candle making?
A) Wax
B) Fragrance Oil
C) Wick
D) Dye
  • 2. Which type of wax is often considered a sustainable option?
A) Paraffin Wax
B) Soy Wax
C) Gel Wax
D) Beeswax
  • 3. What is the purpose of the wick in a candle?
A) To decorate the candle
B) To color the wax
C) To draw the wax up for burning
D) To add fragrance
  • 4. Which tool is essential for melting wax safely?
A) Microwave
B) Direct heat on the stovetop
C) Double boiler
D) Oven
  • 5. At what temperature should you typically add fragrance oil to wax?
A) It doesn't matter
B) As recommended by the fragrance manufacturer
C) When the wax is completely solid
D) When the wax is boiling
  • 6. What is 'fragrance throw'?
A) The burning time of the candle
B) The color of the dye
C) The strength of the scent released by the candle
D) The amount of wax used
  • 7. What is 'wick centering'?
A) Ensuring the wick is in the middle of the container
B) Cutting the wick
C) Attaching the wick to the bottom
D) Choosing the right wick size
  • 8. What can happen if the wick is too small?
A) The wax will overflow
B) The fragrance will be too strong
C) The candle will burn too quickly
D) The candle may tunnel
  • 9. What is 'tunneling' in candle making?
A) When the fragrance doesn't smell right
B) When the wick falls over
C) When the candle burns down the center, leaving wax on the sides
D) When the candle burns too quickly
  • 10. What is the purpose of a wick sticker?
A) To label the candle
B) To add color to the wick
C) To make the wick burn faster
D) To hold the wick in place while pouring wax
  • 11. Which safety precaution is MOST important when making candles?
A) Using a metal container
B) Adding extra fragrance
C) Wearing gloves
D) Never leave melting wax unattended
  • 12. What type of containers are generally best for candle making?
A) Paper cups
B) Plastic containers
C) Anything that holds liquid
D) Heat-resistant containers
  • 13. What is 'curing' a candle?
A) Cutting the wick
B) Allowing the candle to sit for a period after pouring to bind the fragrance.
C) Melting the wax
D) Adding dye
  • 14. Why is it important to choose the right wick size?
A) To ensure a proper melt pool and even burn
B) To make the candle look nice
C) To save money on wax
D) To add more fragrance
  • 15. What does 'cold throw' refer to?
A) The scent of the candle when it's burning
B) The type of wax used
C) The scent of the candle when it's not lit
D) The temperature of the wax
  • 16. What is the flashpoint of a fragrance oil?
A) The temperature at which the oil can ignite.
B) The melting point of the oil
C) The rate at which the fragrance evaporates
D) The ideal mixing temperature
  • 17. Why is it important to stir the wax and fragrance mixture well?
A) To ensure the fragrance is evenly distributed
B) To make the wax melt faster
C) It's not important
D) To change the color of the wax
  • 18. What can cause frosting on a candle?
A) Using the wrong type of wick
B) Changes in temperature
C) Melting the wax for too long
D) Adding too much fragrance
  • 19. What is the purpose of a hot glue gun in candle making?
A) To seal the top of the candle
B) To decorate the outside of the candle
C) To secure the wick to the bottom of the container (alternative to wick stickers)
D) To melt the wax
  • 20. What type of dye is best for candle making?
A) Watercolor paint
B) Candle dye
C) Food coloring
D) Acrylic paint
  • 21. What is the best way to clean up spilled wax?
A) Use water and soap
B) Ignore it
C) Use a chemical solvent
D) Let it harden and then scrape it off
  • 22. What does the term 'melt pool' refer to?
A) The dye used to color the wax
B) The mixture of wax and fragrance oil
C) The pool of melted wax at the top of a burning candle
D) The container the wax is melted in
  • 23. What is 'mushrooming' in candle wicks?
A) A carbon buildup on the end of the wick
B) When the wick burns too quickly
C) When the wick falls over
D) When the wick is too short
  • 24. How can you reduce mushrooming?
A) Add more fragrance oil
B) Trim the wick regularly
C) Burn the candle for longer periods
D) Use a larger wick
  • 25. Why is it important to let candles cool slowly?
A) To help the wax harden faster
B) To make the fragrance stronger
C) To prevent cracking and ensure a smooth surface
D) It is not important
  • 26. What is the purpose of a warning label on a candle?
A) To inform users of safety precautions
B) To list the ingredients
C) To provide instructions on how to make the candle
D) To advertise the candle
  • 27. What is the ideal burn time for a new candle?
A) 8 hours
B) Until the melt pool reaches the edges of the container
C) Until it burns out
D) 1 hour
  • 28. Which wax is best for making container candles?
A) A wax with good adhesion to containers
B) Any wax will work
C) A very hard wax
D) A wax with a high melting point
  • 29. What can cause a candle to have a rough or uneven surface?
A) Using too much fragrance oil
B) Burning the candle for too long
C) Using the wrong type of wick
D) Pouring at the wrong temperature or cooling too quickly
  • 30. What is the last step after the candle has cooled and cured?
A) Refrigerating the candle
B) Trim the wick to 1/4 inch.
C) Adding more fragrance
D) Melting the top layer
Created with That Quiz — a math test site for students of all grade levels.