What the Candle Manufacturing Process Actually Looks Like in Practice

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Believe it or not, scented candles are a significant factor in the effects of stress, working capacity, mood, and mental health. For example, the scent of ylang-ylang promotes joy and the scent of jasmine boosts energy levels. 

Whether you love candles all year round or only spark seasonal selections during the holidays, you may have wondered about the candle manufacturing process. After all, just who is behind the magically scented wax in a glass jar? 

If you’re interested in learning about candle manufacturing and types of candles, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for more information!

Candle-Making: The Process in Today’s Time

Many companies within the candle industry mass produce their candles, meaning melted down paraffin wax is then poured into molds by use of automated equipment. This allows for colors and scents to join the mix while the paraffin wax is still in a liquid state.

On the other side of that token, many people enjoy hand-dipping candles or discovering personal techniques within the craft. Some find the benefits of making to outstand the benefits of buying. The candle manufacturing process varies depending on the production technique used. Let’s take a closer look at the methods of candle production!

Dipping

This method was popular back then and remains popular today. Back then, the dipping consisted of repeatedly submerging the candle wick in wax to form a solid base and then building on that to form the body of the candle. Today, the dipping technique is still implemented, but through machinery and electronics.

Pouring

The pouring strategy sounds simple: a candle wick is held in place at the bottom of a cylindrical mold, wax is melted, then poured into the mold. However, various factors go into the pouring method, like the scent and dye. If these two things join at the wrong time or temperature, the candle wick can become dislodged among other issues.

Pressing

Lastly, pressing comes as a more recently known candle manufacturing method. Once it was discovered that liquid paraffin wax could transform into powder, makers at the time found that applying great deals of pressure while in the mold caused the powder to cluster, forming a solid candle.  

A Brief History

Before humans were fortunate enough to conjure up candle scents like strawberry sangria or moonlit river, candles were dipped using tallow. Rendered animal fat that’s cheap and readily accessible, tallow candles were the most popular type before the 1500s.

The types of candles today go far beyond tallow and beeswax, including options such as:

  • Paraffin wax
  • Palm wax
  • Soy wax
  • Bayberry wax
  • Liquid wax

Individuals who regularly light candles might have already known about these different types of wax candles. But, did you know that there are benefits to using particular wax types? That’s right! The benefits of soy candles, for example, include being free of toxins and producing a stronger scent.

Candle Manufacturing: Who Knew?

Before diving into this piece, did you know the ways in which candles come to life? Between pouring, pressing, and dipping, the methods are endlessly fascinating. Perhaps you could try your hand at making your own candles!

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About Author

LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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