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CANDLE SAFETY TIPS |
| 1. Never leave melting wax unattended - not even in a double boiler. |
| 2. Never overheat wax. It will spontaneously combust 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.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 candlemaking get so routine that you become careless. |
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