How to make candles
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in candle making?
A) Fragrance Oil
B) Wax
C) Wick
D) Dye
  • 2. Which type of wax is often considered a sustainable option?
A) Soy Wax
B) Beeswax
C) Gel Wax
D) Paraffin Wax
  • 3. What is the purpose of the wick in a candle?
A) To draw the wax up for burning
B) To color the wax
C) To decorate the candle
D) To add fragrance
  • 4. Which tool is essential for melting wax safely?
A) Direct heat on the stovetop
B) Microwave
C) Double boiler
D) Oven
  • 5. At what temperature should you typically add fragrance oil to wax?
A) It doesn't matter
B) When the wax is boiling
C) When the wax is completely solid
D) As recommended by the fragrance manufacturer
  • 6. What is 'fragrance throw'?
A) The amount of wax used
B) The strength of the scent released by the candle
C) The burning time of the candle
D) The color of the dye
  • 7. What is 'wick centering'?
A) Choosing the right wick size
B) Cutting the wick
C) Ensuring the wick is in the middle of the container
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 candle may tunnel
C) The wax will overflow
D) The fragrance will be too strong
  • 9. What is 'tunneling' in candle making?
A) When the fragrance doesn't smell right
B) When the candle burns too quickly
C) When the wick falls over
D) When the candle burns down the center, leaving wax on the sides
  • 10. What is the purpose of a wick sticker?
A) To make the wick burn faster
B) To add color to the wick
C) To label the candle
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) Using a metal container
C) Adding extra fragrance
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 add more fragrance
D) To make the candle look nice
  • 15. What does 'cold throw' refer to?
A) The temperature of the wax
B) The scent of the candle when it's burning
C) The scent of the candle when it's not lit
D) The type of wax used
  • 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 ideal mixing temperature
D) The melting point of the oil
  • 17. Why is it important to stir the wax and fragrance mixture well?
A) It's not important
B) To ensure the fragrance is evenly distributed
C) To make the wax melt faster
D) To change the color of the wax
  • 18. What can cause frosting on a candle?
A) Changes in temperature
B) Using the wrong type of wick
C) Adding too much fragrance
D) Melting the wax for too long
  • 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 decorate the outside of the candle
C) To seal the top of the candle
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 a chemical solvent
B) Use water and soap
C) Let it harden and then scrape it off
D) Ignore it
  • 22. What does the term 'melt pool' refer to?
A) The container the wax is melted in
B) The mixture of wax and fragrance oil
C) The pool of melted wax at the top of a burning candle
D) The dye used to color the wax
  • 23. What is 'mushrooming' in candle wicks?
A) A carbon buildup on the end of the wick
B) When the wick is too short
C) When the wick falls over
D) When the wick burns too quickly
  • 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) To prevent cracking and ensure a smooth surface
B) It is not important
C) To help the wax harden faster
D) To make the fragrance stronger
  • 26. What is the purpose of a warning label on a candle?
A) To advertise the candle
B) To list the ingredients
C) To provide instructions on how to make the candle
D) To inform users of safety precautions
  • 27. What is the ideal burn time for a new candle?
A) Until the melt pool reaches the edges of the container
B) Until it burns out
C) 1 hour
D) 8 hours
  • 28. Which wax is best for making container candles?
A) A very hard wax
B) A wax with good adhesion to containers
C) Any wax will work
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) 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) Trim the wick to 1/4 inch.
D) Melting the top layer
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