Crafting Candle and Soap Making

Question 1

What is the 'flash point' of a fragrance oil in candle making?

Accepted Answer

The temperature at which fragrance vapors can ignite

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The temperature at which wax melts

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The maximum fragrance load a wax can hold

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The point at which a candle's flame is extinguished

Question 2

What is 'fragrance load' in candle making?

Accepted Answer

The maximum percentage of fragrance oil that a wax can safely hold

Answer

The weight of the candle wick

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The number of fragrance notes in a blend

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The temperature at which scent is added

Question 3

Which wax type is derived from soybeans and known for a cleaner, slower burn?

Accepted Answer

Soy wax

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Paraffin wax

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Beeswax

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Palm wax

Question 4

What does 'wick centering' prevent in candle making?

Accepted Answer

Tunneling and uneven wax pool formation during burning

Answer

Fragrance evaporation before the candle is lit

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Wax shrinkage during cooling

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Wick mushrooming

Question 5

In cold process soap making, what chemical reaction creates soap from oils and lye?

Accepted Answer

Saponification

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Emulsification

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Oxidation

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Hydrolysis

Question 6

What is 'lye discount' (or 'superfat') in cold process soap making?

Accepted Answer

Using less lye than needed to fully saponify all oils, leaving free unsaponified oils for skin-conditioning benefits

Answer

Adding extra lye to speed up saponification

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Reducing the temperature of the lye solution

Answer

Diluting lye with milk instead of water