A
Additive: An ingredient added to wax to improve certain characteristics, such as burn time, heat resistance, scent throw quality, or wax texture.
Stearic Acid/Stearin: A natural fatty acid that can be used as a hardener in wax or as an additive to improve a candle's durability and burn.
B
Bain-marie: A method of cooking or heating by placing a preparation in a container submerged in another filled with boiling water.
Melt Pool: The area of liquid wax around the wick on the surface of a candle.
Bougeoir: A low stand for candles.
Tealight: Also known as Tea-Lights, this is a small round candle usually placed in a small aluminum cup. It can create a cozy atmosphere and serve as decoration, for example, in food warmers.
Massage Candle: A candle that produces melted wax at a low temperature, which can be applied to the skin.
Container Candle: A candle made by filling a container (such as glass, a metal box, a ceramic jar). It is usually scented.
Gel Candle: A candle designed with paraffin gel.
Floating Candle: A small molded candle resembling floating melts on water.
Hurricane Candle: A heating candle.
Molded/Pillar Candle: A rigid candle, usually cylindrical or conical, unscented, used for decoration.
Screen Candle: A candle whose purpose is to diffuse a light source and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Carved Candle: A candle repeatedly dipped to obtain several layers. These layers are cut to carve the candle.
Votive Candle: A candle that does not exceed 7 cm in height. It must be placed in an appropriate container when lit because it melts completely. It resembles a classic poured candle but is smaller.
