Helical wick candle and method of manufacturing this candle. The candle typically comprises a candle with meltable fuel such as wax, and at least one helical wick with a helical radius of at least or greater. This helical wick is configured so that as the candle burns, the burning tip of the wick doesn't remain stationary, but rather circles the axis of the wick so as to burn more of the wax than would otherwise be possible with a prior art straight wick candle, at least when the diameter of the candle is larger than the pool of melted wax surrounding the wick. This results in higher fuel burning efficiency, often 1.5 or higher, as well as various interesting artistic shapes as the wick burns. Various wick sheath methods to improve the rigidity and burn resistance of the wick during the burning process are also discussed.

Methods and systems provided herein relate to forming an item with desired spatial features. The item may be a food item, such as a baked item or a cake. The desired spatial features may include two-dimensional shapes and/or three-dimensional features. The item may be formed into the desired shape by forming a moldable substance and/or flexible strips.

Lipid-based wax compositions and their methods of making are provided for compositions substantially free of fat bloom. The compositions comprise 0.1-10 percent by weight triacylglycerides, 30-95 percent by weight monoacylglycerides and diacylglycerides combined, and 0.1-65 percent by weight fatty acids. The methods comprise blending the monoacylglycerides, diacylglycerides, triacylglycerides, and fatty acids by heating the lipid-based wax composition at a sufficiently high temperature to destroy substantially all crystal structure within the lipid-based wax composition. The methods further comprise pouring the lipid-based wax composition into a mold or a container having a surface and a core, wherein the pouring is conducted at a temperature at least 15 C. greater than the congeal point of the lipid-based wax composition. The methods further comprise cooling the lipid-based wax composition under conditions sufficient to cool the core to at least 5 C. below the congeal point of the lipid-based wax composition in 30-90 minutes.

The present disclosure provides an apparatus method and systems for assembling a candle having a container, wick and wax, wherein the wick is placed in the desired location within the container using a magnet.

A candle manufacturing apparatus that utilizes a mold body to provide a contiguous connection of three candle members through a common interior volume present in the mold body. The mold body includes a center portion that is tubular in shape having a first end and a second end. Integrally formed with the center portion 12 is a first arm member wherein the first arm member is axially aligned with the center portion extending outward therefrom. A second arm member is integrally formed with the center portion opposite the first arm member. The second arm member extends outward from the center portion and is axially aligned therewith. The first arm member, second arm member and center portion have openings providing access to the interior volume and a void to insert the candle members thereinto. Apertures are formed at the ends of the first arm member, second arm member and center portion.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for creating and repurposing a container. The system can include a mold comprising a core, a cover and a ring. The cover can comprise a raised surface at a first end and a hole at a second end. The ring can have an annular shape defining an opening and can be configured to surround the core. The ring can further comprise a groove configured to receive the raised surface. The method for creating the container can comprise assembling a mold, heating a mixture comprising at least candle wax to form the material, inserting the material into the mold, waiting for the material to cure, decoupling the cover from the mold and removing the container from the mold. The method for repurposing the container can comprise melting the container into a liquid, transferring the liquid into a vessel and waiting for the liquid to cure.

An apparatus for producing candles from a liquid or pasty raw material. The apparatus for producing candles includes a raw material supply line, an outlet, through which the liquid or pasty raw material can be dispensed in order to fill a candle container and/or the liquid or pasty raw material can be withdrawn from the candle container by suction, and a metering device that has a housing with an inflow and outflow. The inflow is fluidically connected to the raw material supply line and the outflow is fluidically connected to the outlet, and the liquid or pasty raw material can be dispensed and/or withdrawn by suction through the outlet in a metered manner with the aid of the metering device. At least two mutually intermeshing gearwheels are accommodated within the housing of the metering device.

A wick centering device for supporting a wick inside a jar during the filling thereof with a wax mixture. The device includes first and second arm members generally parallel to one another, with each arm member having a longitudinal outer end for mounting on the jar and an opposite longitudinal inner end extending toward the longitudinal outer end of the other arm member. A wick supporting member movably connects to the arm members adjacent the respective longitudinal inner end and is positioned generally halfway between the longitudinal outer ends of the arm members. The wick supporting member includes a reciprocating mechanism allowing a simultaneous displacement of the respective longitudinal inner end of both arm members toward or away from the wick supporting member and relative to one another. The wick supporting member has a wick notch formed therein adapted to support the wick.

A wax composition is disclosed, comprising a hydrogenated natural oil with (i) at least about 50 wt % of a triacylglycerol component having a fatty acid composition from about 14 to about 25 wt % C16:0 fatty acid, about 45 to about 60 wt % C18:1 fatty acid and about 20 to about 30 wt % C18:0 fatty acid, (ii) a nickel content of less than 1 ppm, and (iii) a melt point of about 49 C. to about 57 C. The hydrogenated natural oil is filtered and/or bleached to obtain a nickel content of less than 0.5 ppm. A candle is also disclosed, comprising a wick and the above described wax.

A wax composition is disclosed, comprising a hydrogenated natural oil with (i) at least about 50 wt % of a triacylglycerol component having a fatty acid composition from about 14 to about 25 wt % C16:0 fatty acid, about 45 to about 60 wt % C18:1 fatty acid and about 20 to about 30 wt % C18:0 fatty acid, (ii) a nickel content of less than 1 ppm, and (iii) a melt point of about 49 C. to about 57 C. The hydrogenated natural oil is filtered and/or bleached to obtain a nickel content of less than 0.5 ppm. A candle is also disclosed, comprising a wick and the above described wax.