candle making techniques
The characteristics and specifications of candle making techniques which comprise wax melting and candles containers.
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.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencestypes of waxes
Waxes are organic compounds composed of alkyl chains and they can have different origins. There are animal waxes such as beewax, plant waxes such as soja or palm wax, and petroleum derived waxes.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescool candles in baths
Dip the candles or molds into a water bath in order to accelerate cooling and create a shinier surface.
grade candles
Rate candles according to type, colour and size.
insert wick
Cut the wick to specified length and insert it into the mould of the candle.
Sector-specific
1 competencetend wax bleaching machinery
Tend machinery used in candlemaking such as vats and filter presses to bleach wax.
Cross-sector
11 competencesconstruct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
control temperature
Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.
drip candles
Drip wicks in heated wax repeatedly to create candles, either by hand or machine.
dye candles
Apply a dye to the candle wax to obtain the desired colour.
ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
melt wax
Safely heat wax to the correct temperature so it melts and becomes a pliable susbtance.
shape candles
Cut and trim candles to specified sizes, using handtools such as knives or hand dies.
trim excess material
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.
use moulding techniques
Use moulding techniques, such as rotational moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding and thermo-forming to shape liquid raw materials, such as plastic, ceramic, glass and metal.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencebeeswax
Beeswax composition which comprises esthers, pigment from pollen and propolis. Beeswax properties such as insolubility in water and natural oxidization.
Cross-sector
1 competencequality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceadd scent
Melt the wax, choose the appropriate amount of fragrance and mix it when the wax reaches the right temperature.
Sector-specific
3 competencesensure correct goods labelling
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
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maintain moulds
Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.
use heat gun
Use a heat gun to warm up various surfaces such as wood, plastic, or metals to shape them, remove paint or other substances.
Cross-sector
9 competencescarve materials
Carve an object out of a materials such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.
ensure mould uniformity
Oversee uniformity of moulds. Use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.
match product moulds
Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
pack goods
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
record production data
Keep a record of data such as name, colour and quantity of the produced goods.
repair mould defects
Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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