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Floating Candles

Floating Candles

Candles designed to float on water, creating a soft, decorative glow for centerpieces and displays.

Fragrance Blending (Candle Making)

Fragrance Blending (Candle Making)

Mixing multiple scent oils to create a custom profile that stays balanced when burned.

Fragrance Burn-Off

Fragrance Burn-Off

Loss of scent during burning due to heat, wick choice, or too-high melt temperatures.

Fragrance Calculator (Candle Making)

Fragrance Calculator (Candle Making)

A tool that converts wax weight and percentage into the exact scent amount to add.

Fragrance Calculators (Candlemaking)

Fragrance Calculators (Candlemaking)

Tools that convert percentages into grams/ounces to dose scent accurately.

Fragrance Discoloration

Fragrance Discoloration

Color change in wax caused by fragrance components, heat, or curing effects.

Fragrance Load

Fragrance Load

The percentage of scent added relative to wax weight to balance strength and performance.

Fragrance Oil (FO) (Candle Making)

Fragrance Oil (FO) (Candle Making)

Aromatic liquid used to scent wax, formulated for stability and performance when burned.

Fragrance Oils for Candles

Fragrance Oils for Candles

Scent oils formulated for wax performance with recommended safe usage levels and notes.

Fragrance Separation (Candle Making)

Fragrance Separation (Candle Making)

Oil separating from wax due to temperature mismatch, overloading, or insufficient mixing.

Frosting (Soy Wax)

Frosting (Soy Wax)

White, crystalline-looking patterns common in some natural waxes as they cool and cure.

Gel Candles

Gel Candles

Candles made with transparent gel wax that allows embeds and decorative elements to remain visible while burning.

Glass Cracking

Glass Cracking

Breakage from thermal shock, poor glass quality, or excessive heat buildup while burning.

Glass Jar (Candle Container)

Glass Jar (Candle Container)

A heat-resistant vessel designed to safely hold wax and withstand burning temperatures.

Golden Brands 464 (GB 464)

Golden Brands 464 (GB 464)

A popular soy wax blend used for container candles, valued for smooth tops, strong scent throw, and easy handling.

Good Manufacturing Practices (Candle Making)

Good Manufacturing Practices (Candle Making)

Clean, consistent production practices that reduce contamination risk and improve repeatability.

Heat Gun (Candle Making)

Heat Gun (Candle Making)

A hot air tool used to smooth tops, fix frosting, or pop surface bubbles.

Heat-Safe Workspace

Heat-Safe Workspace

Using a stable, nonflammable surface and clear area to prevent spills, burns, and fire risk.

Hot Throw

Hot Throw

How strong the scent is while the candle is burning and the wax is warmed.

Hurricane Candles

Hurricane Candles

Candles designed with a protective outer shell or holder that shields the flame from drafts while enhancing visual impact.

Ingredient Disclosure

Ingredient Disclosure

Listing what’s inside so customers can make informed choices and manage sensitivities.

Insurance (Candle Business)

Insurance (Candle Business)

Coverage that helps protect you financially if someone makes a claim related to your products.

Labeling Requirements (Candle Making)

Labeling Requirements (Candle Making)

The mandatory details you must include on packaging to comply with local rules and inform buyers.

Layered Candles

Layered Candles

Candles created by pouring wax in stages to form distinct color or scent layers.

Layering (Candles)

Layering (Candles)

Pouring multiple colors or scents in stages to create stacked bands or gradients.

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