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Introduction to Container Candles

Introduction

Introduction to the course (1:53)
How to navigate the course.

Part 1 - Scented Container Candle Fundamentals

Course Content (0:22)

Scented Candle 101

Anatomy of a scented container candle (6:42)
How a candle burns (10:04)
How fragrance is delivered (2:06)
Quiz

Developing Scented Candles

The correct 'order' to choose components (5:47)
Managing your expectations (1:30)

Troubleshooting and common pitfalls

Introduction (5:31)
Aftersmoke (2:13)
Bridging (2:41)
Cracking (4:04)
Fragrance (2:41)
Frosting (5:14)
Glass adhesion (3:21)
Hang up (4:06)
Jump lines (3:29)
Mushrooming (3:00)
Sooting (4:09)
Sweating (6:02)

Waxes

What is a wax? (1:40)
Wax Chemistry (3:32)
Types of Wax (0:52)
Plant Based Waxes (6:32)
Paraffin Waxes (2:21)
Synthetic Waxes
Animal Derived Waxes (4:06)
Blending Waxes (3:37)
Choosing a Wax (6:06)
Quiz

Candle Vessels

Vessel Selection introduction (2:41)
Glass Vessels (5:22)
Metal Vessels (0:50)
Ceramics and earthenware (2:55)
Single or Multi wick considerations (3:18)
Quiz

Fragrance

Fragrance Introduction (0:33)
The history of fragrances (3:59)
Fragrance Extraction & Manufacturing Techniques (3:04)
Fragrance Structure - The Fragrance Pyramid/Triangle (1:24)
Fragrance Volatility & Linearity (2:24)
The Olfactive Families - Introduction (4:15)
Olfactive Families - The Citrus Family (0:51)
Olfactive Families - Aromatic / Fougere (0:43)
Olfactive Families - Green (0:48)
Olfactive Families - Aquatic/Marine (0:57)
Olfactive Families - Fruity (1:03)
Olfactive Families - Floral / Aldehydic (0:51)
Olfactive Families - Oriental / Spicy (0:51)
Olfactive Families - Gourmand (0:50)
Olfactive Families - Woody / Chypre (1:04)
Olfactive Families - Musky (1:01)
Selecting a Fragrance (1:06)
Building a Collection (2:16)
Fragrance Glossary
Quiz

Wicks

What is a wick?
Introduction to wicks (9:06)
Wick Assembly Anatomy & Manufacturing (1:50)
Importance of wick posture (2:40)
Securing your wicks (5:41)
Wick Treatment (1:31)
Wick Yield (4:34)
Wood wicks (3:02)
Wick Selection Resources
Quiz

Candle Additives

Dyes (1:43)
Ultra Violet (UV) Inhibitors
Microwaxes, Polymers and Stearics
What NOT to add to candles! (0:07)

Legislation and Testing

Introduction to safety standards (1:43)
CLP and Legislation (16:59)
Fire Safety Testing (3:48)
Sooting Behaviour Testing (14:06)

Part 2 - The Candle Making Process

Candle Shack Production Model- Introduction (0:35)

Pre-Production

Intro (0:40)
Product Development - Getting an approved BOM (9:46)
BOM - Sourcing and QC of components
Work Order & Production Diary

Wax Blend Preparation

Wax Preparation Intro (0:49)
Melting Wax - Methods
Adding Fragrance & Additives (2:58)

Production Process: Step 1 of 4 - Vessel Preparation

Step 1 Intro (0:43)
Vessel Cleaning (2:37)
Inserting Wicks into vessels Centrally (3:16)
Centering (Top) and Posture (4:48)
Pre-Heating

Production Process: Step 2 of 4 - Pouring

Step 2 Intro (0:30)
Seeding & Nucleation Point Pouring (0:45)
Vessel Temperature
Pouring Temperatures (0:25)
Pouring Methods & Equipment (0:16)

Production Process: Step 3 of 4 - Cooling

Step 3 Intro (0:59)
What are we trying to control during cooling (crystallisation)
Ambient Conditions (3:18)
Cooling Options
Production Environment Considerations

Production Process: Step 4 of 4 - Finishing

Step 4 Intro (1:16)
Surface Flashing
Top Up Pour (0:03)
Wick Trimming (0:06)
Cleaning (1:20)

Post-Production

Post-production Intro (0:43)
Applying Labels
Packaging - Lids
Packaging - Boxes
Master Cartons / Shippers

Using the Candle Shack Production Process

30cl Guide (10:51)
50cl Guide (7:00)

Continue your journey

Further knowledge. (76:08)
Diffusers
eBook reference

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