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