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Evaluating burn behavior, scent performance, and safety across multiple trials and conditions.
Cutting the string to the right length to reduce soot, smoke, and oversized flames.
A flat braided series often used for pillars and tapers, chosen for controlled burn rates.
Documenting formulas, dates, temps, and results to improve consistency and traceability.
A purposely imperfect look with natural texture, mottling, or handmade variation.
Official hazard and handling documents that explain safe storage, use, and emergency information
The overall strength and reach of fragrance both unlit and while burning.
A design that curls or breaks off naturally to keep the tip shorter during burning.
A flexible form used to shape freestanding designs and make unmolding easier.
A scent built around one dominant character rather than a complex blend.
Hollow pockets caused by uneven cooling that can appear near the center or around the wick.
Visible vapor or haze from incomplete combustion, often worsened by drafts or long wicks.
A clean, flat surface finish achieved through good temps, cure, and sometimes heat touch-ups.
A surface that stays tacky or mushy due to formulation, temperature, or fragrance issues.
Black residue on the container or nearby surfaces from inefficient burning.
A plant-based candle wax known for clean burning, good scent throw, and use of renewable resources.
Candles made with soy-based wax that burn cleanly, hold fragrance well, and are derived from renewable sources.
A hardening additive used to increase opacity, firmness, and burn time in candles, especially pillars and tapers.
Mixing to evenly distribute fragrance and additives without introducing excess air.
Beads or droplets forming on the surface when oil migrates out of the wax over time.
Long, slender candles made to fit candle holders and burn slowly with a classic, elegant look.
Small, shallow candles that provide short burn times and are commonly used for accents or warm ambient light.
A freestanding design with a tactile surface that can be made with molds or carving techniques.
A temperature tool used to control heating, fragrance addition, and pouring accuracy.
A temperature tool used to hit safe ranges for scent addition and pouring consistency.