Candle Tools
What will we use to stir the wax?
Popsicle stick or little spoon
Should you touch melted wax with your hands?
Never!
What is the first step in making a candle?
Melt the wax
What State of matter is melted wax
Liquid
Why are beeswax candles better for the environment than paraffin candles?
They are made from renewable resources and don’t release harmful chemicals.
What part of the candle control how fast the candle burns?
The Wick
what should you do first if you drop some wax accidently?
Tell everyone in your table to be careful & raise hand and tell Ms. T imminently!
What do we mix into the wax to make it smell good?
Essential Oil or dried flowers
What does a candle flame need to stay lit?
Oxygen
How do bees help create the wax used in beeswax candles?
They produce wax from glands on their bodies and use it to build honeycombs.
What is the purpose of a thermometer in candle making?
To measure wax temperature
Why should loose hair and sleeves be tied back?
To avoid catching fire
What happens if you don’t center the wick properly?
The candle will burn unevenly
What scientific process happens when wax turns to gas?
Evaporation
Why is planting flowers at home helpful for making natural candles?
It supports bees, which make beeswax, and provides herbs for scented candles.
What type of wax is considered eco-friendly and non-toxic?
Beeswax or Soy Wax
What is the safest way to turn off a candle?
Fire Extinguisher, candle snuffer (suffocate fire) not
What happens if you pour wax when it’s too hot?
It can crack or form air bubbles
Why does hot wax cool and harden again?
Because it loses heat and returns to a solid state
How does burning certain candles impact air quality?
Paraffin candles can release harmful toxins, while beeswax and soy candles burn cleaner.
What tool do we use to hold the wick in place while pouring wax?
Wick Holder or Wick Bar
What happens if you add too much fragrance oil to a candle?
It can cause smoking or improper burning
Why do we need to let candles cure before using them?
To allow the fragrance to fully bind to the wax
What do we do last before using a candle?
Trim the wick
What is the connection between pollination, home-seeding, and candle-making?
Flowers provide nectar for bees, bees make wax, and we use wax for eco-friendly candles.