Candles

Candles

Related to both candles and candle making.

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mushrooming

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Incomplete combustion causes carbon mushrooms to form at the top of a wick. Caused by the type of wick, or cooler burning additives and some scented oils.

oil candle

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Glass container filled with liquid paraffin fuel, burned with a fiberglass wick.

over dip

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The process of dipping a finished candle in wax formulated to make the candle have a glossy, shiny finish.

palm wax

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Wax derived from palm, 100% natural, hard wax, high melt point with crystalline look. Comes in flake form and used straight or as an additive to other synthetic or natural waxes.

paper core

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Cotton wicks with core of stiff paper or cardboard.

paraffin

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Wax most commonly used for candle making, refined from petroleum.

petro

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Additive used in container candles to soften wax, lower the melt point and cause a larger melt pool. Also commonly known as petroleum jelly (Vaseline).