AY Honors/Candle Making/Answer Key
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1. Make at least five of the following:
a. Free-form sand candle
b. Layered colored candle
c. Candle made in a mold
d. Ice candle
e. Dipped candle
f. Dribble-wax candle
g. Perfumed candle
h. Pair of beeswax candles
i. Floating candle
j. Candle in a container/jar
k. Decorated candle
2. Know the two kinds of wax used for candle making and their uses.
- Paraffin
- Nowadays, fuel is nearly always some form of wax, with paraffin wax being the most common. Paraffin is a byproduct of petroleum distillation, and as such is cheaply available in great quantities.
- Beeswax
- Beeswax candles burn cleanly, with little or no wax dripping down the sides and little visible smoke. A beeswax candle flame has a "warmer," more yellow color than that of paraffin, and the color of the flame may vary depending on the season in which the wax was harvested.
3. Know sizes of wicking and which one will burn properly in each particular candle.
4. When should a metal core wick be used?
A metal core wick should be used on any candle with a large diameter. The purpose of the metal core is to hold the wick upright, keeping it from falling over and drowning the flame in liquid wax.
5. Know the safety techniques of candle making.
- When heating wax, it should be tended at all times.
- Have a fire extinguisher handy when heating wax in case it flares up.
- In the event of a flare-up, you may be able to extinguish the flame by covering the pot with a lid, cutting off the oxygen. If this fails, you will need a fire extinguisher.
- Wax should be melted in a double boiler rather than with direct heat. A double boiler can be improvised by placing the wax in a large tin can and then placing the can in a pot of water. The water is then boiled and the heat is transferred to the wax, causing it to melt. An added advantage to using a tin can for this purpose is that it can be discarded when finished.
