Candle Maker Handicraft & Printing Workers

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

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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.

Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.

Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.

Apply moulding techniques.

Dip the candles or molds into a water bath in order to accelerate cooling and create a shinier surface.

Drip wicks in heated wax repeatedly to create candles, either by hand or machine.

Apply a dye to the candle wax to obtain the desired colour.

Rate candles according to type, colour and size.

Cut the wick to specified length and insert it into the mould of the candle.

Safely heat wax to the correct temperature so it melts and becomes a pliable susbtance.

Cut and trim candles to specified sizes, using handtools such as knives or hand dies.

Tend machinery used in candlemaking such as vats and filter presses to bleach wax.

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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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.

Carry out minor repair tasks and maintenance of moulds and mould parts.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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.

Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.

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.

Melt the wax, choose the appropriate amount of fragrance and mix it when the wax reaches the right temperature.

Carve an object out of a material such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.

Oversee uniformity of moulds; use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.

Change moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.

Keep a record of data such as name, colour and quantity of the produced goods.

Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.

Trim excess material from finished products with a knife.

Use a heat gun to warm up various surfaces such as wood, plastic, or metals to shape them, remove paint or other substances.