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Candle Safety

1. Never leave melting wax unattended - not even in a double boiler.

2. Never overheat wax. It will spontaneously com bust when it reaches its flash
point (usually about 375*F for paraffin). For safety, do not heat above 212*F. The
fumes from overheated wax may cause severe illness. If this happens, evacuate
the area and be sure it is well ventilated before returning.

3. Always keep wax away from open flames.

4. Always use a thermometer. You should always be aware of the wax temperature
for safety reasons and good results.

5. Always use a double boiler or a wax melter. Typical melting temperatures can
reach 200*F and a double boiler will help control the heat. If you don’t have a
double boiler, you can use an old pot with water and a coffee can to melt the wax.

6. Never put water on a wax fire. Always keep a pot lid, baking soda, and a dry
chemical fire extinguisher handy when heating wax. Use the pot lid to smother fires
in the melting container. Baking soda will smother small fires, but a fire extinguisher
is essential for a major accident.

7. Always use pot holders or pliers when handling hot pots or cans.

8. Never pour wax down the drain. Pour any waste wax into a can or milk carton.

9. Never let candle making get so routine that you become careless.

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