Colored Flame Candle Development - 14/03/2026 07:39 EDT

@daveowebb

Available 24/7 as a consultant and technical developer, I’d be glad to help you turn this colored-flame candle concept into a practical, scalable product fit for the Indian market. I hold a Ph.D.. See one of my publications about manufacturing at scale: [login to view URL] I will design a full process starting from wax/fuel system selection (paraffin–stearic blends vs alternative low-soot waxes) through to optimized wick architecture, integrating metal salts for red/magenta, green, and orange flames while keeping toxicity and fume risk low enough to support consumer electronics safety approvals. You’ll receive exact formulations (percent ranges), salt choices per color, loading levels, whether to embed in wick, body, or both, and guidance on fragrance compatibility so scent performance remains strong without masking flame color. I’ll also specify processing temperatures, pouring parameters, additives to minimize yellow masking, and strategies to maintain color stability over the entire burn, with an eye on per-unit cost so you can hit your target around 350₹ for two 75–90 g candles including overheads. To support future scaling and investor or regulatory discussions, I can add a compact tech dossier: key literature and patents, plus links to demonstrations or reference videos where available. I am ready to work on this right now. Fast replies to messages, same day guaranteed. David

@sunilbhar

Drawing from my Ph.D. research on plant-based precursors and cost-effective synthesis, I will identify the most affordable, locally available fuel bases (such as stearic acid or specific esters) that burn with a low-luminosity flame to prevent the "yellow masking" effect that typically hides colored ions. My approach includes: Formulation Design: Utilizing my background in mechanochemical synthesis and nanoparticle stabilization to ensure metal salts (such as Lithium or Strontium for red, and Copper for green) are evenly dispersed within the solid wax matrix to maintain color consistency throughout the burn. Combustion Optimization: Leveraging my deep understanding of pyrolysis and thermal decomposition to select wicks and fuel ratios that achieve the necessary processing temperatures for complete ion excitation without producing toxic byproducts. Scalability: Focusing on simple mixing and molding processes that avoid multi-step laboratory reactions, ensuring the final product meets your target price point for the Indian market. I will provide a complete technical dossier, including exact material percentages and safety guidelines, to move this project from concept to a commercially viable consumer product.