Abstract: Making candles, vases or ornamental articles, by rotating a mold in elevation and azimuth, pouring wax into the mold, allowing the wax to partially or completely harden, and repeating these steps to build up layers of wax in different inclined planes. Apparatus is described for carrying out this method, having a support rotatable in elevation and a mold holder rotatable in azimuth on the support. An alternative apparatus is described having a vessel that may be optionally temperature controlled and containing flowable material supporting a mold. Further apparatus is described having means to support a mold at variable angles of elevation and azimuth. The apparatus and materials for carrying out the method may be supplied as a kit, with the apparatus either fully assembled or supplied as separate parts to be assembled by the user.

Abstract: A soap remnant molding assembly is provided for combining, heating and re-forming small soap remnants into full size soap bars. The assembly includes a housing having a bottom and an exterior wall defining an interior space of the housing. A tray is positioned in the interior space. A plurality of heating elements is positioned in the interior space around the tray. A power source is operationally coupled to the heating elements and a switch is operationally coupled between the heating elements and the power source. The switch selectively activates and deactivates the heating elements to heat and then cool the tray such that the soap remnants convert to a liquid and the liquid in the tray subsequently hardens into a single soap bar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a candle from a vegetable oil-based candle wax that provides a smooth, solid vegetable oil-based candle having fully integrated color and fragrance.

Abstract: A mold device including a body having a hollow, three-dimensional shape with at least one opening therein; the body being made from a material having a malleable characteristic, and having an axis extending vertically there through, wherein the inner surface of the body is, optionally, topographically contoured, with an upper limit of about five hundred (500) thousands of inch, has a reusable means for releasably positioning a wick stand.

Abstract: In an apparatus and process for manufacturing a detergent bar, the bar comprises a first distinct zone comprising a first component and at least a second distinct zone comprising a second component. In an injection step, the first and second components are injected into the mold cavity via nozzle means having a first orifice through which the first component is injected. The second component is injected through a second orifice of the nozzle means. The first and second components solidify in the cavity to form the bar. The interface between the zones may be non-planar and/or such that the zones cannot be separated by a unidirectional cut. The first and second zones may respectively comprise detergent and a benefit agent. The first and second zones may differ in texture.

Abstract: A lipstick making device includes an elastic mold device having a mold cavity for filling and molding a lipstick element, three or more curved mold pieces movably disposed above the elastic mold device for forming a hole in the mold pieces when the curved mold pieces are moved radially inward and toward each other, and for receiving the lipstick material to form a root portion of the lipstick element. The root portion of the lipstick element may be exposed when the curved mold pieces are moved away from each other for allowing the slide of the lipstick housing to be easily and readily engaged onto the exposed root portion of the lipstick element.

Abstract: A lipstick making device includes an elastic mold device having a mold cavity for filling and molding a lipstick element, three or more curved mold pieces movably disposed above the elastic mold device for forming a hole in the mold pieces when the curved mold pieces are moved radially inward and toward each other, and for receiving the lipstick material to form a root portion of the lipstick element. The root portion of the lipstick element may be exposed when the curved mold pieces are moved away from each other for allowing the slide of the lipstick housing to be easily and readily engaged onto the exposed root portion of the lipstick element.

Abstract: A candle melting system includes a candle shaper having a guard that operatively separates a handle from a wax cutting blade is thermally controlled by a heating assembly. The candle melting system also includes a candle mold that includes an outer kiln that is sized to accommodate an inner mold. In some embodiments, the inner mold includes a heat sink positioned near the bottom of the inner mold. The candle mold includes a wick placement assembly configured to hold a wick in place so that wax can be melted around the wick to form a custom candle.

Abstract: A method for making crayons is provided. The method employs an apparatus which includes a base that houses a heating component, a melt pan disposed to absorb heat from the heating component, a mold, and a cover. The melt pan receives crayon material and contains it as the heating component increases the temperature, causing the crayon material to liquefy. The liquefied crayon material can then be drained by the user of the device, into a mold with crayon-shaped cavities. A timer and a cover prevents access to the melt pan and the mold during particular operating conditions of the apparatus.

Abstract: Machine for the manufacture of lipsticks or similar, comprising a mobile support (1) for a plurality of housings (8) for flexible moulds (14) that are fillable with cosmetic product, said mobile support (1) being movable through a plurality of working positions comprising a position (17) for heating the flexible moulds, a position (18) for filling the flexible moulds with poured cosmetic product and a position (19) for cooling said poured cosmetic product. Said heating position (17) comprises means for the introduction of warm heating air into said moulds and said cooling position (19) comprises mould cooling means that operate by convection of cold air.

Abstract: A manufacture for melting wax shoulders from candles is a receptacle having a top, bottom and sides. Connected to the receptacle are a spout and at least one handle. The top of the receptacle has a recessed area having walls and a central conical area, which has a central hole and at least one hole lateral thereto. Also disclosed is a method of melting a shoulder off the top of a candle, which has the steps of providing a candle with excess wax in the form of shoulders, providing a conical surface with at least one hole to drain wax, heating the conical surface to a temperature sufficient to melt the candle; and placing the top of the candle in contact with the heated conical surface until at least a portion of the shoulders have melted.

Abstract: An apparatus for making crayons is provided. The apparatus includes a base that houses a heating component, a melt pan disposed to absorb heat from the heating component, a mold, and a cover. The melt pan receives crayon material and contains it as the heating component increases the temperature, causing the crayon material to liquefy. The liquefied crayon material can then be drained by the user of the device, into a mold with crayon-shaped cavities. A cover prevents access to the melt pan and the mold during particular operating conditions of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method for making a spiral fuel body for a layered candle is disclosed. Layers of a non-liquid candle fuel are successively poured into a mold and cooled to a non-liquid state. The layers bond together in the mold, and are removed as a sheet of candle fuel, which is rolled into the spiral fuel body. Each layer is distinguishable from the other layer for the life of the candle by color, aroma, and thickness. A mold that can be used for making a rolled candle has obtuse sides for producing a tapered form to the candle.

Abstract: A method of applying a graphic image to a candle includes the step of printing a graphic image onto a thick sheet of paper. The paper is folded or otherwise conformed to the shape of the mold and is inserted into the cavity of the mold such that the printed image is on an interior surface of the paper. Molten wax is then introduced into the cavity and allowed to cure. As the molten wax cures, the graphic image transfers from the paper to the wax. After the wax has cured, the resulting candle is removed from the mold and the paper is removed from the external surface of the candle. The graphic image, which may be any image, including a photograph, appears clearly and distinctly on the exterior surface of the candle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a candle base material having components that allow the candle to change from opaque to transparent at a desired temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for making crayons is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base that houses a heating component, a melt pan disposed to absorb heat from the heating component, a mold, and a cover. The melt pan receives crayon material and contains it as the heating component increases the temperature, causing the crayon material to liquefy. The liquefied crayon material can then be drained by the user of the device, into a mold with crayon-shaped cavities. A cover prevents access to the melt pan and the mold during particular operating conditions of the apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manufacturing a sectioned candle is provided. For example, in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a candle mold is provided which, through various structures, may be oriented at various angles. Thus, by orienting the mold at different angles, improved control of the angle of a sectional divide of various sections of the candle is obtained. Additionally, by controlling the temperatures of the materials for making the candles during processing, the quality of the candle, such as for example, the bonding between the sections of the candle can be improved.

Abstract: A candle wick die plate includes an aluminum subframe with a split stainless steel die station. The die station has a lower member and a plurality of removable upper members. The die holes are aligned with their diameters collinear with the division between the upper members and the lower member. According to the presently preferred embodiment, each upper member is associated with a single die hole, half of which is defined by the upper member and the other half of which is defined by the lower member. Each upper member is preferably provided with an insulated handle and the lower member is preferably provided with a plurality of clamps for clamping the upper members in position. The upper and lower members are preferably provided with mating pins and holes for rapid alignment.

Abstract: A candle making apparatus for molding a candle including a container and a plate is provided. The plate has a rod attached thereto. The plate is placed within the container so that the rod extends above the rim of the container and the plate rests on the bottom of the container. In order to use the apparatus hot wax is poured into the container and the wax is allowed to cool. Once the wax has cooled, the rod is grasped and the plate and rod are removed from the container with the wax molded around the rod. Once the plate and rod are removed from the container, the plate is grasped and the molded wax is removed from the plate so that a hole is formed through the center of the wax. Next, a waxed wick is inserted through the hole in the molded wax thereby forming a candle.

Abstract: A device for making decorative candles which have varied shapes and colors of wax throughout in an heated water bath and an apparatus utilizing said device comprised of multiple heated sources of melted wax suspended above an open topped waterproof box, having one side lined with a water proof gasket through which a waterproof sleeve communicates to a base plate upon which the candle is formed by moving the plate in three dimensions within the water bath and collecting thereon the colored wax, supplied to the top of the water by a heated tube means from selected sources of melted colored wax, as it sinks and cools in the water. The rate of cooling of the wax is controlled by the temperature of the water bath. The water borne wax is built up around a core candle or around a wick, stretched from the center of the plate to an arm, extending to the center of the plate from a rod extending from one edge of the plate to a selected height above the plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wick clip assembly for candles to be used on a supporting surface, as well as a method for making such assemblies, and candles incorporating the same. According to one embodiment, a wick receiving member is disposed adjacent to the top of a base. A generally open skirt extends downwardly from the base, and is adapted to maintain the base in a predetermined spaced relationship relative to a supporting surface in use. The bottom end of a wick penetrates the base and is securely attached to the wick clip assembly by the wick receiving member such that its bottom end is located above the supporting surface in use. The clip provides enhanced control over heat transfer from the flame to the supporting surface, while optimizing performance of the candle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gel candle having a non-metal core wick that stands upright and is not bent, wilted, or submerged in the gel candle body. In one aspect, the method includes providing a gel-forming liquid composition in a candle container having a longitudinal axis running therethrough, the gel-forming liquid composition having an average temperature of between about 195° F. and about 230° F.; thereafter, inserting a wick-clip having a non-metal core wick into the composition in the container when the temperature of the composition substantially in the center of the container is between about 160° F. and about 195° F.; and drawing the wick-clip through the composition and positioning the wick-clip in the container using a magnetic material. After the positioning step, the non-metal core wick is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the container. In another aspect, the method can further include cooling the composition in the container.

Abstract: A container for forming the packaging of a candle consists of a cup having a closed bottom, a cylindrical sidewall integrally connected to the bottom, and an open top. The cup is shaped to conform to the inside surface of a mold for forming a votive candle from molten wax. The cup is made from a material, preferably clear PVC, capable of withstanding heat generated by the molten wax. The sidewall of the cup is sufficiently rigid to provide protection for the candle during shipping and the bottom of the cup is sufficiently flexible to allow the candle to be ejected from the cup by applying upwardly directed pressure thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for making molded candles from wax pieces of old candles or new candle-making wax. The candle making apparatus comprising an electrically heatedmelting chamber from which melted wax flows into an attached dispensing chamber and a valving mechanism which, when turned by hand, allows a pre-set amount of melted wax to flow into a removable mold, eliminating the need for measuring by the user. The apparatus accomodates making candles of different volumes, whereby the removable molds may be filled by the user of the apparatus by executing a predefined number of turns of the valving mechanism. The removable mold also functions to hold the candle wick in plan, and may be made to form candles of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A candle and method of making the candle. The candle includes a core surrounded by a combustible material and a fill composition. The combustible material surrounds the core. A wick extends downwardly a selected distance from the top of the core. The core is partly surrounded by a translucent sleeve which may include holes. In this way, the risk of the combustible material catching fire is reduced.

Abstract: A rolled candle giving the appearance of a rolled or sticky bun is presented. Also included in the invention are methods and devices for producing same. An elongated wax layer is formed, having a somewhat wide, thin end and a somewhat narrow, thick end. After adding a wick to the wider end, the candle is rolled from the wide end to the narrow end. The resulting rolled candle may then have additional adornments added, such as sprinkled cinnamon, vanilla wax to simulate icing, and wax nuts. The candle may also be formed or placed in ajar or other appropriate container.

Abstract: A candle making apparatus for molding a candle including a container and a plate is provided. The plate has a rod attached thereto. The plate is place within the container so that the rod extends above the rim of the container and the plate rests on the bottom of the container. In order to use the apparatus hot wax is poured into the container and the wax is allowed to cool. Once the wax has cooled, the rod is grasped and the plate and rod are removed from the container with the wax molded around the rod. Once the plate and rod are removed from the container, the plate is grasped and the molded wax is removed from the plate so that a hole is formed through the center of the wax. Next, a waxed wick is inserted through the hole in the molded wax thereby forming a candle.

Abstract: A curable composition is placed on a candle, and then the composition is exposed to curing conditions such as ultraviolet light, to thereby cure the coating composition and provide a candle having a cured coating. The curable composition may be the reaction product of TMPTA (trimethylolpropanetriacrylate), itself the reaction product of trimethylolpropane and acrylic acid) and oleyl amine (an unsaturated primary amine having eighteen carbons). The candle may be made of wax or a gelled solvent, i.e., a mixture of gellant and solvent, particularly a hydrocarbon or other low polarity solvent. The undiluted coating may be applied by spraying on the oily surface of the candle. Ultraviolet cure of the coating occurs in 1-2 seconds.

Abstract: A wax molding toy uses a heat retaining housing with a transparent surface to provide wax melting temperatures with typical indoor solar flux intensities.

Abstract: A method for producing candles having surface designs comprising creating a rubber stamp, building a frame atop the rubber stamp, the frame and rubber stamp forming a reservoir, filling the reservoir with casting material, allowing the casting material to harden, removing the hardened casting material, creating as many casting materials as the candle to be produced has sides, connecting the casting materials together in the form of a box with an open top and bottom, constructing a dam around the box, the space between the box and the dam defining a reservoir, filling the box with filler, filling the reservoir with sufficient mold material so that the box is submerged, allowing the mold material to set, disassembling the dam, removing the set mold material from around the box, the set mold material having an open end, inverting the mold material so the open end faces upwardly, rebuilding the dam about the mold material, pouring liquefied candle wax into the mold material open end until the mold material is com

Abstract: A candle stand and wax recycling assembly for capturing, retaining, and forming wax run-off from a first candle as the first candle burns during use. The candle stand and wax recycling assembly includes a platform assembly adapted for supporting a first candle, a receptacle coupled beneath said platform assembly adapted for receiving melted wax, a wick member, and a wick holding assembly.

Abstract: A graphic image is applied to a candle by depositing paper having a preprinted image atop a pool of molten wax for a few moments so that air is driven from the paper. The air-free paper is then positioned inside a candle mold and molten wax is poured into the mold. When the wax has cooled and the candle is removed from the mold, the paper is air bubble-free and is therefor transparent and not visible. The image is as clear as if it had been printed onto the candle. In a second embodiment, the image-bearing paper, after having been deposited atop a pool of molten wax for a few moments, is rolled into a cylindrical shape and placed concentrically into a candle mold having an interior diameter greater than the external diameter of the cylinder. Molten wax is then poured into the mold and the candle is removed when the wax has cooled.

Abstract: A mold for reforming melted wax from a lit candle into a new product, preferably but not exclusively, a new candle, having a predetermined, variable shape. The mold comprising a trough structure having a hollow interior with an open face extending along the length of the hollow interior and disposed in direct communication therewith. A holder assembly is movably mounted in overlying relation to the open face and is structured to movably and adjustably support a lit candle in a position such that the melted wax is directed through the open face into the hollow interior. The holder assembly is structured to be selectively positionable both longitudinally and laterally over the open face, to direct the passage of the melted wax through the open face into all portions of the hollow interior.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gel candle having a non-metal core wick that stands upright and is not bent, wilted, or submerged in the gel candle body. In one aspect, the method includes providing a gel-forming liquid composition in a candle container having a longitudinal axis running therethrough, the gel-forming liquid composition having an average temperature of between about 195.degree. F. and about 230.degree. F.; thereafter, inserting a wick-clip having a non-metal core wick into the composition in the container when the temperature of the composition substantially in the center of the container is between about 160.degree. F. and about 195.degree. F.; and positioning the wick-clip in the composition in the container using a magnetic material. After the positioning step, the non-metal core wick is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the container. In another aspect, the method can further include cooling the composition in the container.

Abstract: A method for leveling and compacting candle wax using is a small, hand held, plastic and wood device to pack or tamp the surface wax of a larger diameter (4') glass-jar candle to an even level.

Abstract: An apparatus for melting lipstick material includes an enclosure 12 having a heating element 34 and a well 20 next to each other with a metallic member 26 in contact with the well 20 for transferring heat from the heating element to the well 20. A removable container 18 in the well 20 holds lipstick material which becomes molten upon heating. The container 18 has a removable cover that covers an open top of the container 18 and an insulated member 56 for grasping the container 18 while the container 18 is at an elevated temperature. A thermostat 30 regulates temperature so that the lipstick material is heated to a temperature above its melting point, and a stirrer 64 extends into the container 18 to stir the molten lipstick material.

Abstract: A candle is provided for delivery of an active ingredient comprising a multiphase construction of a continuous first matrix and a second matrix dispersed therein. The first matrix comprises a thermoplastic material, and the second matrix comprises a thermoplastic material which additionally comprises an active ingredient. The second matrix is a discrete phase of small bodies having size in longest dimension between about 0.05 microns to about 5 mm.

Abstract: A candle has an elongated wax body formed around a wick and having a tip from which the wick projects and which is formed with a shoulder. The candle is oriented upside down with the tip from which the wick projects directed downward and heat is projected against a surface of the tip to melt wax on the surface of the tip such that the melted wax runs down and drips off the candle tip and wick projecting therefrom. Heat is projected against the tip by directing a hot-air jet against the tip. Alternately this can be done by projecting infrared radiation against the tip. To achieve the most attractive results the candle is rotated about a central longitudinal candle axis while projecting heat against its tip.

Abstract: Methods for making candles are disclosed, as are candles made using that method. A wick holder and wick are positioned at the bottom of a container. A sleeve/shroud is then positioned in the cavity to protect them during molding. Molten wax is poured into the cavity outside the sleeve. The wick is centered using the sleeve after the wax has been added. While the wax is only partially hardened the sleeve is then removed. Remaining molten wax then surrounds the wick.

Abstract: A candle and method of making the candle. The candle includes a core surrounded by a combustible material and a fill composition. The combustible material surrounds the lower part of the core up to a selected level. A wick extends downwardly from the top of the core. The lower end of the wick extends no further than substantially the selected level. In this way, the risk of the combustible material catching fire is reduced.

Abstract: A method for molding a novelty candle having flat sides incorporating a plurality of defined shapes located at the outer surface of the flat sides of the candle and a method of making same are provided. The method has the steps of: forming a sheet of wax to a desired thickness; heating the sheet of wax to below the melting temperature of the wax; cutting a plurality of shapes from the heated sheet of wax; arranging the plurality of shapes in a mold having an interior defined by flat sidewalls flush against the flat sidewalls and filling the interior of the mold with wax. In another embodiment, a novelty candle having a tree-like wax ornamentation on the surface thereof and a method of making same are also provided.

Abstract: Wax candles are stored and transported in containers shaped similarly to the candles. The ambient temperature may cause the candles to partially or completely melt and hence lose their shape. When the ambient temperature eventually lowers, the candles will resolidify in the containers in their initial shape, and thus spoilage is prevented. A plurality of containers may be connected to form a candle storage tray, and several trays may be stacked atop one another in a storage container such as a basket.

Abstract: A candle is made of a plurality of high melting point wax outer layers surrounding an inner core of consumable wax, thereby creating a reusable candle with a replaceable core. The candle is cast as a sequence of outer layers, then filled with a core of consumable wax and a wick. It can display an image combining an applied graphic on its outer surface aligned with the colored layers, the combination of which can be lit by light from the candle flame passing through the outer layers of the candle.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of this invention entraps liquids within wax and transforms naturally occurring or synthetic waxes into a state characterized by the fact that when the waxes solidify, they do so in forms different from those forms into which they would solidify except for the transformation. The entrapment and transformation is achieved by subjecting the waxes to force. As examples of apparatuses which can supply the force to effect the transformation, a piston apparatus and an ultrasonic apparatus are disclosed. The triglyceride waxes are one type of wax which may be transformed by the method and apparatus of this invention. Transformed triglyceride waxes are superior hosts for liquids entrapped within their matrix. The subject method is particularly effective for minimizing loss of liquids due to volatilization the entrapment process.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing pasty paraffin from liquid paraffin comprises the use of an agitator for mixing the paraffin during its solidification within a receptacle. The viscosity of the paraffin is controlled by the monitoring of the power of a motor driving the agitator. Also, an apparatus is provided for producing candles in bottles from the pasty paraffin produced hereinabove. The apparatus comprises a filling head which receives the pasty paraffin and a continuous wick. A device is included for positioning a ferrule on the wick with the filling head being adapted for lowering into the bottle for positioning the ferrule at the bottom thereof and being also adapted to inject pasty paraffin in the bottle for setting the ferrule. The filling head is then retracted slowly from the bottle while injecting further paraffin therein for filling to a selected level the bottle.

Abstract: A process of producing a solid cosmetic includes continuously repeating the steps of feeding a cosmetic base containing a powder and an oil as main ingredients into a heating cylinder from a hopper, causing the cosmetic base to be injected into a mold by forward motion of a screw or plunger, and cooling the thus-injected cosmetic base to solidify in the mold.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of this invention transforms naturally occurring or synthetic waxes into a state characterized by the fact that when the waxes solidify, they do so in forms different from those forms into which they would solidify except for the transformation. The transformation is achieved by subjecting the waxes to force. As examples of apparatuses which can supply the force to effect the transformation, a piston apparatus and an ultrasonic apparatus are disclosed. The triglyceride waxes are one type of wax which may be transformed by the method and apparatus of this invention. Transformed triglyceride waxes form superior shells when the waxes are used in an encapsulation process.

Abstract: A multiple cavity mold for lipstick products includes a plurality of receptacles. Each receptacle has an inner cavity and an outer surface that is exposed such that a coolant, which is circulated about the receptacle, causes a cosmetic melt contained therein to solidify.

Abstract: A candle is molded in a transparent enclosure which doubles as a retailing container. The enclosure comprises a mold panel having a shaped recess with a sprue passage, and a closure panel. Wick holders may be provided in the enclosure on opposite ends of the recess. The panels may be held together during molding and thereafter by snap-fastener-type elements formed on the panels. The closure panel may have a recess aligned with the recess in the mold panel to make a candle product having a desired contour on both sides. A display graphics card may be held between the panels. In a simpler modification the open transparent mold panel is horizontally disposed without the closure panel. Its recess is fitted with a wick, and wax is poured in and allowed to set. The panel is then secured to a "blister" card.

Abstract: Polymeric molds and polymeric mold inserts which have been modified by a plasma treatment process. These modified molds and mold inserts may be used to manufacture improved molded cosmetic products such as lipsticks, giving these products a uniform high-gloss finish.