At The Scent Studio, we take pride in creating high-quality candles that are both safe and long-lasting. Each of our candles undergoes rigorous testing to ensure they burn evenly, smell amazing, and meet the highest safety standards. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we test our candles for safety and performance.
Wick Selection and Testing
Choosing the right wick is essential to a clean and consistent burn. We test various wick sizes and materials to ensure they:
- Burn evenly without tunneling.
- Provide a steady, self-trimming flame.
- Minimize soot and excess carbon buildup.
Burn Testing
Every candle batch undergoes a series of controlled burn tests to guarantee optimal performance:
- First Burn Test: We evaluate how the candle performs on its initial lighting, ensuring proper wax pool formation.
- Four-Hour Burn Cycles: Each candle is burned in four-hour increments to monitor flame height, heat distribution, and wax consumption.
- Full Burn Life Test: We burn-test candles from start to finish to measure total burn time and ensure even wax usage.
Fragrance Performance Evaluation
A great candle should not only burn well but also fill a space with its scent. Our fragrance testing process includes:
- Cold Throw: Assessing how the candle smells before lighting.
- Hot Throw: Measuring the scent’s strength and distribution while burning.
- Longevity Tests: Ensuring the fragrance remains consistent throughout the entire burn life of the candle.
Safety & Compliance Checks
To provide the safest possible experience, we adhere to strict safety guidelines:
- Overheating Prevention: Testing vessels to ensure they do not become dangerously hot.
- Flame Stability: Monitoring flame height and stability to prevent excessive flickering.
- Soot & Smoke Minimization: Ensuring candles burn cleanly with minimal soot production.
Final Quality Assurance
Before our candles are made available to customers, they undergo a final quality check to confirm:
- Consistency in wax appearance.
- Proper wick placement and adherence.
- No visible defects in vessels or labels.
By following these meticulous testing procedures, we ensure that every candle we produce meets our high standards for safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. When you light a Scent Studio candle, you can trust that it has been crafted with care and thoroughly tested for the best possible experience!