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

Answer

Flash point is the lowest temperature at which fragrance oil vapors can ignite when exposed to an open flame, and it's critical for safety when adding fragrance to hot wax.

Question 2

What is 'fragrance load' in candle making?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Fragrance load refers to the highest percentage of fragrance oil by weight that a specific wax type can absorb without causing seepage, sweating, or poor burn performance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Soy wax

Answer

Soy wax is a natural, renewable wax made from hydrogenated soybean oil that burns cooler and longer than paraffin and produces less soot.

Question 4

What does 'wick centering' prevent in candle making?

Accepted Answer

Tunneling and uneven wax pool formation during burning

Answer

Keeping the wick centered ensures the entire top layer of wax melts evenly, preventing tunneling where only a small hole burns down the center.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Saponification

Answer

Saponification is the chemical reaction between sodium hydroxide (lye) and fats or oils that produces soap and glycerin.

Crafting Practice Test

Crafting Practice Test

Crafting Candle and Soap Making