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Candle making is a safe and enjoyable
craft, but you should observe the following guidelines:-
Never overheat wax If was is
heated above 100°c (212°f) it will ignite:
So:-
To put out a wax fire
Never use water. Wax acts like
a chip pan fire and the fire will spreads if you use water.
You should:
- Switch off your heat source immediately
- Smother the flames with a damp cloth,
saucepan lid or fire blanket. Make sure you leave plenty of time for
the wax to cool BEFORE removing your lid damp cloth or fire blanket.
If you taker it off too soon the wax may well re-ignite.
Make sure that your work
area is organised and that you have to move your molten wax as short a
distance as possible.
Always have a damp cloth or fire blanket at hand.
If you do have a fire try
and avoid breathing in the smoke. If you have a minor burn run it under
cold water. If more serious seek medical help.
You should:
- Switch off your heat source immediately
- Smother the flames with a damp cloth,
saucepan lid or fire blanket. Make sure you leave plenty of time for
the wax to cool BEFORE removing your lid damp cloth or fire blanket.
If you taker it off too soon the wax may well re-ignite.
Protect your work surfaces Wax
will scrape off most surfaces, but the dye may stain. Use baking trays
underneath your prepared moulds so that any leaking wax will be safely
contained, and the odd drips you have can then be recycled. It is
also a good idea to protect the whole area with old newspaper.
Molten wax Remember
that molten wax always hardens when it cools down! Make sure
that you always have a plug in you sink - molten wax will plug the drain
if the wax goes down it.
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