Burn Testing Checklist

Consistent burn testing is essential for evaluating candle performance accurately.

This checklist provides a foundational framework for structured candle testing.

✔ Stable room temperature
✔ Minimal airflow
✔ Consistent testing surface

✔ Wick trimmed consistently
✔ Candle cured appropriately
✔ Vessel inspected before testing

✔ Record burn start time
✔ Burn within planned time intervals
✔ Allow full cooling between burns

✔ Melt pool development
✔ Flame stability
✔ Fragrance throw
✔ Soot or carbon buildup
✔ Vessel temperature

✔ Take photos during testing
✔ Record observations after each burn
✔ Compare results across multiple tests

Final Thought

Testing should be repeatable, measurable, and documented.

Consistency creates reliable results.