Preparation Of candle

CANDLE PREPARATION
For the production of candle we need the following:
1. Apparatus
2. Chemicals
3. Formation
4. Method
1. APPARATUS
(a) Heating system: This is used for generating heat for boiling or warming our chemicals, e.g. Gas cooker, Stove, etc.

(b) Boiler: This instrument is used for melting some of the solid chemicals before they can be effectively used for production. In candle making, the same boiler serves as the mixer for combining the component chemicals together. Boilers are made of tin, aluminum metal or Iron.

(c) Candle Moulds: These are cylinder tubes made of tin or metal plates that are 2mm by 18mm in size and length. It has an open and the terminal end is conical in shape which forms the tip of the candle. It is the mould that sharpens the candle stick.

(d) Cooling Tank: The function of the cooling tank is to cool down the candle solution that is poured inside the moulds so as to solidify within shortest possible time. In the electric machine, it is facilitated with air conditioner and pumping gadget. While in the manual machine, a column called cooling tank or chilly is provided for cold water.

(e) Containers: As available in the market

(f) Cartons: As available in the market.

(g) Wick: This is the same as twine or thread.


2. CHEMICALS:
(a) Paraffin Wax: This forms the base candle. Paraffin Wax is of grades one, two and three respectively. Grade one is the whitest and the most costly followed by Grade two then Grade three.

(b) Paraffin Oil: This determines the strength of combination. When it is over added, the combination becomes over bright while the rate becomes very fast and when it is under added, the combination becomes dull and the rate slow.

(c) Stearic Acid: This chemical is the antidote to the burning rate. It helps to check the burning rate.

(d) Colourant: This gives the colour of our choice to the candle. This may be red, yellow, green, blue etc.


3. FORMATION:
(a) Paraffin Wax - - 9.5
(b) Stearic Acid - - 0.5
(c) Paraffin Oil - - 0.5
(d) Colourant - - to taste

5. Method/Formula
(a) Formula
Paraffin wax + Paraffin oil + colourant + Stearic acid

(b) Method
i. Put on your heating system.
ii. Put your boiler on your heating system.
iii. Cut your Wax into small pieces and put inside the boiler to melt.
iv. Put down the boiler after the wax has melted.
v. Put another boiler on the heating system
vi. Measure the required melted paraffin wax and add into the boiler.
vii. Add your paraffin oil
viii. Add your colourant
ix. Add your strearic acid.
x. Insert your thread inside the candle mould properly so that it is in the center of the mould.
xi. Fill the candle mould with the mixture and insert inside the cooling tank.
xii. After the mixture in the mould has solidified, take out your candle.
xiii. Package your candle