NEW WORDS FOR YOU
WICK
The braided or twisted string in a candle that is lit to produce a flame. Common materials include cotton and wood.
MELT POOL
The liquid layer of wax that forms around the wick when a candle is lit. A full melt pool is essential for even burning.
TUNNELING
When a candle burns straight down, leaving unused wax around the edges. This happens if the wax doesn’t melt evenly.
FROSTING
A natural occurrence where a whitish coating appears on the surface of soy or natural wax candles. It doesn’t affect performance.
SOOT
Black residue caused by incomplete combustion, often due to long or improperly trimmed wicks.
CURE TIME
The time needed for wax and fragrance to fully bind together, usually 1–2 weeks, to achieve optimal scent throw.
SOY WAX
A natural, eco-friendly wax made from soybean oil, known for a clean burn and good scent throw.
PARAFFIN WAX
A petroleum-based wax that is cost-effective and has a strong hot throw but is less eco-friendly.
COCONUT WAX
Eco-friendly wax made from the natural oil of coconuts. They burn cleanly and last longer. It’s a sustainable and luxurious candle choice.
FRAGRANCE OIL
A synthetic or blended scent used to fragrance candles.
WAX BLOOM
A crystalline or powdery substance that appears on the surface of natural wax candles, especially beeswax.
ESSENTIAL OIL
A natural, plant-derived oil used to scent candles, though it often has a weaker hot throw compared to fragrance oils.
CANDLE SWEATING
When oils in the candle rise to the surface, often due to temperature changes or excessive fragrance load.
FRAGRANCE LOAD
The percentage of fragrance oil added to the wax, typically 6–10%, depending on the wax type.