{"id":271,"date":"2010-02-05T06:04:13","date_gmt":"2010-02-05T13:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lavajewelry.userblogs.ganoksin.coms\/2010\/02\/05\/candle-glossary\/"},"modified":"2010-02-05T06:04:13","modified_gmt":"2010-02-05T13:04:13","slug":"candle-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/lavajewelry\/2010\/02\/05\/candle-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Candle Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve written this candle glossary for those who wish to know more about candles. If there are terms I haven’t included here, just let me know in the comments. Enjoy! $\")\"$ <\/p>\n

Types of candles:
\nContainer candle<\/strong> \u2013 Candle that is made by pouring wax into a container, usually metal or heat-resistant glass. Waxes that are used to make container candles are usually softer than waxes used for molded candles, and can generally hold more fragrance.
\nGel candle<\/strong> \u2013 Clear, translucent candles made of a specially formulated candle gel containing mineral oil and polymer resin.
\nMolded candle \u2013 Candle that is made using a mold. Includes pillars and some tapers and votives. Molded candles can be many different shapes and sizes. Waxes used to make molded candles tend to be harder than waxes used for container candles, and typically cannot hold as much fragrance.
\nPillar<\/strong> \u2013 Free-standing candle that is typically 2\u201d-4\u201d in diameter (can be larger or smaller too). Made using a mold. Can have single or multiple wicks.
\nTaper<\/strong> \u2013 Free-standing skinny candle. Made in a mold or by dipping.
\nTart\/melt<\/strong> \u2013 Wickless scented wax that is melted in a tart warmer to release fragrance.
\nTea light<\/strong> \u2013 Small container candle, usually in an aluminum or heat-resistant plastic container. Typically measures 1 \u00bd inches in diameter by \u00be inch high.
\nVotive<\/strong> \u2013 Small candle that is meant to be burned within a tight-fitting votive candle holder. Typically about 1 \u00bd inches in diameter by 2 inches high, although size can vary.<\/p>\n

Other candle-related terms:
\nAdditives<\/strong> \u2013 Chemical, such as stearic acid or Vybar, added to wax to enhance certain properties of the wax, such as hardness, opacity, and fragrance capacity.
\nBase notes<\/strong> \u2013 Scent that lingers the longest in a perfume or fragrance.
\nBeeswax<\/strong> \u2013 Natural wax derived from honeycomb. Not a vegan product.
\nCarving<\/strong> \u2013 Technique for enhancing a candle\u2019s appearance. Carving is usually done to a candle that has been dipped in many layers of different colored wax.
\nCold throw<\/strong> \u2013 Scent of a candle when it is not lit. The \u201cthrow\u201d refers to the strength of the scent and how far it carries.
\nDipping<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional technique for making candles. Wick is repeatedly dipped into a vat of molten wax to form a candle layer-by-layer.
\nDye<\/strong> \u2013 Used to color candles. Usually refers to colorants that dissolve completely when added to wax.
\nEssential oil<\/strong> \u2013 Very concentrated oil, extracted from various plants, used to scent products. Also used in aromatherapy.
\nFragrance oil<\/strong> \u2013 Synthetic oil used to scent products such as candles.
\nHot throw<\/strong> \u2013 The scent a candle gives off when it is lit. The \u201cthrow\u201d refers to the strength of the scent and how far it carries.
\nMottled<\/strong> \u2013 A texture given to some pillar and votive candles.
\nParaffin<\/strong> \u2013 Wax derived from petroleum.
\nPigment<\/strong> \u2013 Colorant used in candles. Consists of suspended particles in the candle wax.
\nTop notes<\/strong> \u2013 First odors that are detected in a perfume or fragrance.
\nWax<\/strong> \u2013 Insoluble, flammable substance derived from any number of oils, including palm kernel oil, soybean oil, or petroleum oil.
\nWick<\/strong> \u2013 Probably the most important part of the candle. Provides fuel for the flame. Can be made of a wide variety of materials, including cotton, wood, paper, or hemp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"