A black and white box pottery mud mixed hand kneading aromatherapy candle with stone texture

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of daily-use ceramic products and scented candles, specifically a hand-molded scented candle with a stone-like texture made from a mixture of black and white clay. The candle comprises: a container body, a scented wax body, a wick, a convex decorative section resembling molten wax, a tall support, and a base. The container body is hand-molded from a mixture of black and white clay and fired at 1300℃, resulting in a stone-like surface. The convex decorative section resembling molten wax is located on the side of the container body and is integrally formed in a teardrop shape. The bottom of the tall support is fixedly connected to the top of the base. The wick is positioned at the center of the scented wax body. This invention features a unique and artistic appearance, distinguishing it from traditional mold-formed and glazed ceramics, enhancing product recognizability and decorative value. Furthermore, the complete manufacturing process is standardized and highly controllable. The fired ceramic container is heat-resistant and safe, and the scented candle, after wax filling, is full-bodied and less prone to dents, resulting in more stable product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of daily-use ceramic products and scented candles, specifically a hand-molded scented candle made of black and white clay with a stone-like texture. Background Technology

[0002] Scented candles are everyday cultural and creative products that combine fragrance release, space decoration, and atmosphere creation, and are widely used in home, office, and leisure settings. Currently, most scented candle containers are made of glass, metal cans, ordinary glazed ceramic, or cement, which have the following technical drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Monotonous appearance and texture: Containers produced by mass-produced molds lack handcrafted texture, have insufficient natural stone texture, and it is difficult to achieve the natural stone effect of black and white interwoven colors;

[0004] 2. Poor integration between body and decoration: Surface glazing, decals, spraying and other decorations are only attached to the surface layer, with low integration with the body, easy to fall off and wear, and weak expression of the original clay texture;

[0005] 3. Low yield of tall-footed designs: Tall-footed cup-shaped aromatherapy containers have a high center of gravity. When the clay is hand-molded and naturally air-dried, it is easy to tilt, collapse, deform the mouth of the cup, and have an uneven base. The convex decorations on the sides are also easy to break.

[0006] 4. Incomplete process chain: Existing technology does not integrate the mixing, hand-kneading, rapid shaping, high-temperature firing, and wax casting of black and white sagger clay into a stable process;

[0007] To address this, a hand-molded scented candle with a stone-like texture, made from a mixture of black and white clay from a clay pot, is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of this, the present invention provides a hand-molded scented candle with a stone-like texture made of black and white clay from a clay pot, in order to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial alternative.

[0009] The technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: a hand-molded aromatherapy candle with a stone-like texture made of black and white knapsack clay includes a container body, an aromatherapy candle body, a wick, an imitation molten wax protruding decorative part, a high-leg support part, and a base part. The container body is made of a mixture of black and white knapsack clay, hand-molded and fired at 1300℃, with a surface that has a stone-like texture. The imitation molten wax protruding decorative part is located on the side of the container body and is integrally formed in a teardrop shape. The bottom of the high-leg support part is fixedly connected to the top of the base part, and the wick is located in the center of the aromatherapy candle body.

[0010] More preferably, the container body is made of black and white two-color clay that has been stacked, pressed, cut into blocks, and then hand-molded, with the two colors naturally interwoven inside the body.

[0011] More preferably, the imitation molten wax protruding decorative part is an asymmetrical teardrop-shaped protruding structure, which is integrally formed with the container body.

[0012] More preferably, the high-leg support part has a gradually narrowing structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and smoothly transitions with the cup body and the base part.

[0013] More preferably, the bottom surface of the base is flattened by a turntable, resulting in a flat surface.

[0014] Further preferred methods include the following steps:

[0015] S1: Clay making: Press the black and white sagger clay together, repeatedly pound and mix them, and cut them into even small pieces;

[0016] S2: Hand-shaping: Place the clay block on the turntable, first shape the cup wall, then shape the high foot support, then make the base on the turntable and flatten the bottom, and finally shape the side convex decorative part in the shape of molten wax teardrop.

[0017] S3: Hot air shaping and drying: After kneading, use a hot air gun to blow evenly so that the clay blank can be dried and hardened quickly to prevent deformation and tipping.

[0018] S4: High-temperature firing: The dried clay blanks are put into the kiln and fired at around 1300℃ to make porcelain.

[0019] S5: Wick fixing: Fix the wick to the bottom of the fired ceramic container;

[0020] S6: Melting Wax and Adding Fragrance: Heat and melt the special wax for scented candles into a liquid, add the special fragrance for scented candles and stir well;

[0021] S7: Wax casting: Molten scented wax is poured into the container body and cooled to solidify to obtain the finished product.

[0022] In a further preferred embodiment, the hot air gun blowing temperature in step S3 is about 600℃, and the hot air is blown evenly until the surface of the clay blank hardens and the inside is semi-dry.

[0023] In a further preferred embodiment, the firing heating rate in step S4 is ≤3℃ / min, the temperature is held at 1300℃ for 30–60 min, and the product is naturally cooled before being removed from the kiln.

[0024] More preferably, in step S6, the melting temperature of the wax liquid is 65–85°C, and the proportion of fragrance added is 0.5%–3%.

[0025] 10. The preparation process according to claim 6, characterized in that the wax pouring in step S7 is carried out in 2-3 times, the first time the wax is poured to two-thirds of the height of the container body, and after cooling, it is filled in a second time to avoid the wax shrinking and sinking.

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solutions:

[0027] This invention uses black and white sagger clay, which are layered, kneaded, cut into blocks, and then hand-shaped to form a naturally interwoven stone-like texture. After being fired at 1300℃, it presents an unglazed, original clay texture with a unique and artistic appearance, distinguishing it from traditional mold-formed and glazed ceramics, thus enhancing the product's recognizability and decorative value.

[0028] This invention uses a hot air gun to quickly dry and shape the clay blank after kneading, which rapidly hardens and fixes the blank, effectively avoiding problems such as tilting, collapse, deformation, and breakage of the high-leg support and protruding decorative parts during natural air drying, and significantly improving the product yield and production stability.

[0029] This invention integrates clay preparation, hand-kneading, hot air shaping, high-temperature firing, wick fixing, wax melting and fragrance addition, and segmented wax pouring into a complete preparation process. The process is standardized and highly controllable. The fired ceramic container is heat-resistant and safe. After wax pouring, the scented candle is fully formed and not easily dented, resulting in more stable product quality.

[0030] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a hand-molded scented candle made from a mixture of black and white clay with a stone-like texture, according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the container body of a hand-molded scented candle made from a mixture of black and white clay with a stone-like texture, according to the present invention. Reference numerals: 1. Container body; 2. Scented wax body; 3. Wax wick; 4. Imitation molten wax protruding decorative part; 5. High-leg support part; 6. Base part. Detailed Implementation

[0035] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a hand-molded scented candle with a stone-like texture made of black and white clay, including a container body 1, a scented wax body 2, a wick 3, a convex decorative part 4 resembling molten wax, a high-leg support part 5, and a base part 6. The container body 1 is made by hand-molding a mixture of black and white clay and firing it at 1300℃. The surface has a stone-like texture, which can form a natural interwoven two-color stone texture. It can present a simple and high-end visual and tactile effect without glazing. The convex decorative part 4 resembling molten wax is located on the side of the container body 1 and is integrated with the cup body. It has a three-dimensional shape and a stable structure, and is not easy to break or fall off. It is formed in one piece in the shape of a teardrop. The bottom of the high-leg support part 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the base part 6, so that the overall center of gravity is stable and it is not easy to tilt or tip over when placed. The wick 3 is set in the center of the scented wax body 2 to ensure that the flame is centered after lighting, the wax body is heated evenly, and the fragrance diffuses stably and for a long time.

[0038] The container body 1 is made of black and white clay, which is stacked, pressed, cut into blocks, and then hand-shaped. The two colors are naturally interwoven inside the body, giving each product a unique stone-like texture, which is different from mass-produced molded products. The molten wax-like convex decorative part 4 is an asymmetrical teardrop-shaped convex structure, which is made as a whole with the container body 1, enhancing the artistic feel of the shape, while maintaining the overall strength of the body. The high-leg support part 5 has a gradually changing structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, which smoothly transitions with the cup body and the base part 6, ensuring even stress distribution and preventing bending or deformation during drying and firing. The bottom surface of the base part 6 is flattened by a turntable, resulting in a flat surface.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a process for preparing a hand-molded scented candle made of black and white clay with a stone-like texture, including the following steps:

[0040] S1: Clay preparation: Press black and white sagger clay together, repeatedly pound and mix them, and cut them into even small pieces so that the two clays are fully interwoven, laying the foundation for the subsequent imitation stone texture and natural patterns.

[0041] S2: Hand-shaping: Place the clay block on the turntable, first shape the cup wall 11, then shape the high-foot support part 5, then make the base part 6 on the turntable and flatten the bottom surface, and finally shape the side convex decorative part in the shape of molten wax teardrop. Use the plasticity of the clay to achieve the one-piece molding of the high-foot cup, with a continuous structure and complete shape.

[0042] S3: Hot air shaping and drying: After kneading, use a hot air gun to blow evenly to make the clay blank dry and harden quickly, prevent deformation and tipping, and make the surface of the clay blank lose water and harden quickly, thereby improving the strength and structural stability of the blank.

[0043] S4: High-temperature firing: The dried clay blanks are put into the kiln and fired at about 1300℃ to make porcelain, so that the clay blanks are completely vitrified and form heat-resistant, high-strength, and structurally stable ceramic containers.

[0044] S5: Wick fixing: Fix the wick 3 to the bottom of the fired ceramic container;

[0045] S6: Melting Wax and Adding Fragrance: Heat and melt the special wax for scented candles into a liquid, add the special fragrance for scented candles and stir evenly to ensure that the fragrance and wax are fully mixed and that the fragrance is released evenly and stably;

[0046] S7: Wax casting: Molten scented wax is poured into the container body 1, cooled and solidified to obtain the finished product, so that the wax body is tightly bonded to the ceramic container and the shape is regular.

[0047] In step S3, the hot air gun is blown at a temperature of about 600℃, and blown evenly until the surface of the clay blank hardens and the inside is semi-dry.

[0048] In step S4, the firing heating rate is ≤3℃ / min, the temperature is held at 1300℃ for 30–60 min, and then the product is allowed to cool naturally before being removed from the kiln.

[0049] In step S6, the melting temperature of the wax liquid is 65–85℃, and the proportion of fragrance added is 0.5%–3%.

[0050] In step S7, wax filling is carried out in 2-3 times. The first time, wax is poured to two-thirds of the height of the container body 1. After cooling, the wax is filled in a second time to avoid the wax shrinking and sinking.

[0051] In operation, this invention first involves repeatedly pressing and kneading black and white clay to form a two-tone interwoven body. On a turntable, the container body 1, the tall support 5, the base 6, and the convex decorative part 4 (imitating molten wax) are hand-shaped sequentially. The plasticity of the clay allows for the one-piece molding of the tall cup shape. After shaping, the clay body is evenly heated with a hot air gun to rapidly dehydrate and harden the surface, improving the strength and structural stability of the body and preventing deformation and tipping of the tall legs and convex structure during the drying process. The clay body is then fired at 1300℃ to vitrify, forming a heat-resistant, high-strength ceramic container with a stone-like texture. After fixing the wick 3 inside the container, aromatherapy wax is heated and melted, fragrance is added, and the mixture is poured into the ceramic container to cool and solidify, forming a complete aromatherapy candle product. When in use, the candle wick 3 is lit and the aromatherapy wax 2 melts and continuously releases fragrance. The stone-like ceramic container serves both as a heat-resistant material and as a decorative element, achieving a comprehensive effect of stable shape, unique texture, stable fragrance release, and high yield.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hand-molded scented candle made from a mixture of black and white clay with a stone-like texture, characterized in that: The container includes a container body (1), an aromatherapy wax body (2), a candle wick (3), an imitation molten wax protruding decorative part (4), a high-leg support part (5), and a base part (6). The container body (1) is made by hand-kneading a mixture of black and white kneading clay and firing it at 1300℃. The surface has a natural clay imitation stone texture. The imitation molten wax protruding decorative part (4) is located on the side of the container body (1) and is formed in one piece in the shape of a teardrop. The bottom of the high-leg support part (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the base part (6). The candle wick (3) is located in the center of the aromatherapy wax body (2).

2. The scented candle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container body (1) is made of black and white two-color sagger clay that is stacked, pounded, cut into blocks and then hand-molded, with the two colors naturally interwoven inside the body.

3. The scented candle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The imitation molten wax protruding decorative part (4) is an asymmetrical teardrop-shaped protruding structure, which is integrally kneaded with the container body (1).

4. The scented candle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-leg support part (5) has a gradually narrowing structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and smoothly transitions with the cup body and the base part (6).

5. The scented candle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the base part (6) is flattened by a turntable, resulting in a flat surface.

6. A process for preparing a hand-molded scented candle using a mixture of black and white clay and stone-like texture, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: Clay making: Press the black and white sagger clay together, repeatedly pound and mix them, and cut them into even small pieces; S2: Hand-shaping: Place the clay block on the turntable, first shape the cup wall (11), then shape the high foot support (5), then make the base part (6) on the turntable and flatten the bottom surface, and finally shape the side convex decorative part in the shape of molten wax teardrops. S3: Hot air shaping and drying: After kneading, use a hot air gun to blow evenly so that the clay blank can be dried and hardened quickly to prevent deformation and tipping. S4: High-temperature firing: The dried clay blanks are put into the kiln and fired at around 1300℃ to make porcelain. S5: Wick fixing: Fix the wick (3) at the bottom of the fired ceramic container. S6: Melting Wax and Adding Fragrance: Heat and melt the special wax for scented candles into a liquid, add the special fragrance for scented candles and stir well; S7: Wax casting: The molten scented wax liquid is poured into the container body (1) and cooled and solidified to obtain the finished product.

7. The preparation process according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S3, the hot air gun is blown at a temperature of about 600℃, and blown evenly until the surface of the clay blank hardens and the inside is semi-dry.

8. The preparation process according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S4, the firing heating rate is ≤3℃ / min, the temperature is held at 1300℃ for 30–60 min, and then the product is allowed to cool naturally before being removed from the kiln.

9. The preparation process according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S6, the melting temperature of the wax liquid is 65–85℃, and the proportion of fragrance added is 0.5%–3%.

10. The preparation process according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step S7, wax filling is carried out in 2-3 times. The first time, wax is filled to two-thirds of the height of the container body (1). After cooling, the wax is filled again to avoid the wax shrinking and sinking.

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