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Safety information

Candle making is a warm, rewarding craft — and it involves real heat and open flame. The guidance below ships with every kit. Following it keeps the glow safe.

Hot wax handling

Molten wax can reach high temperatures and cause burns. An adult must handle melting and pouring.
Use the supplied thermometer and never overheat wax. Never leave melting wax unattended.
Work on a stable, heat-safe surface in a ventilated space, away from water (hot wax + water can spit).
Keep a lid or baking soda nearby — never use water on a wax fire.

Children & supervision

Kits that involve heat are recommended for ages 8+ with constant adult supervision.
Younger children must not handle hot wax, the pouring jug, the melting spoon or flames.
Even the Kids DIY Safe Kit, which uses lower-temperature wax, requires an adult to melt and pour.
Keep all materials, wicks and small parts away from infants and pets.

Burning your finished candle

Never leave a burning candle unattended, and never burn near anything flammable.
Keep away from curtains, drafts, children and pets. Burn on a heat-resistant surface.
Trim the wick to about 5mm before each burn; don't burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
Stop burning when about 1cm of wax remains. Extinguish fully and let cool before moving.

Beeswax allergy

Beeswax allergies are rare but real, particularly for people sensitive to bee products or propolis.
If you have a known bee-product allergy, check with a healthcare professional before handling.
Stop using the product and wash the area if you notice skin irritation, redness or itching.
Fragrance oils are for candle making only — not for skin contact, ingestion or therapeutic use.

In an emergency: for a small wax fire, smother it with a lid or baking soda — never water. For burns, cool under running water for 20 minutes and seek medical advice if serious. Keep emergency numbers to hand when working with heat.

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