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