Guest Author - Benito Lugo
Candle making Safety
Making candles is a fun and rewarding hobby for all ages, but we must remember to practice safety first. Since we are dealing with a heat source and wax can be flammable at extreme temperatures we need to obey these safety guidelines.
1. Consider wearing eye protection.
2. Wear older clothing that are not too loose.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher and/or baking soda at hand in case of fire.
4. Use a double boiler, crock pot or turkey roaster when melting your wax.
Be sure to heat slowly and evenly.
5. Always make sure wax temperature is between 140-190 degrees
Fahrenheit. Use your candy thermometer. (Follow instructions
that particular wax) Burnt wax cannot be saved.
6. Keep unattended children away from work area.
In Case of Fire
Turn off heat source
Use fire extinguisher or baking soda to dowse flames.
Smother fire with the lid of a saucepan.
