Patent ID: 6153137
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: B29C,B44C,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for applying a graphic image to a candle, comprising the steps of:positioning a sheet of porous paper having a pre-printed graphic image thereon into overlying relation to said molten wax in said container;leaving said sheet of porous paper in said overlying relation to said molten wax in said container for a predetermined amount of time so that said molten wax enters into interstitial spaces of said porous paper;removing said sheet of porous paper from said overlying relation to said molten wax in said container at the end of said predetermined amount of time;positioning said sheet of porous paper onto an internal sidewall of a candle mold; andpouring said molten wax into said mold having said sheet of porous paper positioned against said internal sidewall thereof, said molten wax in the interstitial spaces of said porous paper merging with the molten wax poured into said mold and said porous paper having said pre-printed graphic image thereon becoming an integral part of the candle;whereby said pre-printed graphic image appears on an exterior surface of said candle when said candle is removed from said mold;whereby the pre-printed graphic image on said exterior surface of said candle is clear and substantially bubble-free; andwhereby parts of said sheet of porous paper having no graphic image thereon are substantially invisible.