Candle making techniques

Description

The characteristics and specifications of candle making techniques which comprise wax melting and candles containers.

Alternative labels

characteristics of candle making
specifications for candle making
techniques in candlemaking
techniques for candle making
ways to make candles

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Candle making techniques is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Candle maker: Candle makers mold candles, place the wick in the middle of the mold and fill the mold with wax, by hand or machine. They remove the candle from the mold, scrape off excess wax and inspect the candle for any deformities.

Optional knowledge

Candle making techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Wax bleacher: Wax bleachers operate and maintain filter presses and tanks, used in wax bleaching, for candle production processes.

 


 

References

  1. Candle making techniques – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022