Can you briefly explain how candle is made?
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Candles nowadays are not an essential product in our daily life.
But in recent times demand for candles has increased
substantially. Candles are nowadays considered as an artwork, to
be proudly displayed in the house. Varieties of candles are
pouring into the market such as colored candles, scented
candles, shells, bubbles, shaped candles, candle embellishments
with beads and many more. With new techniques and innovative
ideas candle making is really blossoming.
Candle making is an age-old art. Candles are manufactured in
multiple ways. It can be produced through dipped, rolled,
molded, layered or sculptured process. It is a time consuming
process but the manufacturing costs are low.
The ingredients and equipments that are required to manufacture
candles are given below: Paraffin Wax: This is the main
constituent of candles. Melting
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System: The wax is melted in
this system. Thermometer: Thermometer measures the temperature
of the wax. A special thermometer, which has a covering scale of
38C-177C, called Candy Thermometer, is used to measure the
temperature of wax. Scales: Scales measure the amount of water
and wax. Ladle and Spoons: These are used for stirring and
pouring of wax. Wick: In the market there are a variety of wicks
available for different sizes and types of candles. Nowadays
wicks are manufactured after a chemical treatment. It helps
wicks to burn longer and brighter.
Color Dyes and Stearic Acid: Wax is naturally soft. So stearic
acid is used to provide solidity to the candle. It also helps
the candle to shrink so that candles can release from their
molds easily. Color dyes are used to provide colors in the
candle.
Molds: Molds come in different
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shapes and sizes. The
manufacturer can choose the one they want.
Method: Take a suitable wick for the mold. Suspend the wick in
the center of the mold. In a pot dissolve stearic acid and color
dye. Then heat the wax. When the temperature reaches 130 degrees
the paraffin starts to melt. When the temperature reaches 190
degrees combine the stearic mixture with paraffin. Stir and
blend them well at the maintained temperature of 190 degrees.
Pour the mixture in the mold and let it be cooled. When it cools
remove it from the mold. And your candle is ready.
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