Gel Candle Articles: Important Bead Update

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The whole purpose of the bead on the wick is because we are unable to get wick tabs with long enough stems to do the trick of 100% protecting the bottom suface of ALL glassware...in other words, to always insure that the glass will not heat too extreme and break when customers allow the candle to burn to the very bottom. It is also recommended to always use a glass bead above any sand base because over time, the sand could absorb the gel and become a wick by itself.

The bead is an additional 'safety net' to guard against the customer who willingly, OR forgets, and leaves the candle burning in the last inch of the gel. They have burned many, many of their candles (along with hundreds of customers) with the glass beads that they supply... NONE have broken and ALL have extinquished the flame.

Some people are using other beads, incorrectly... loose 'pony' beads for example...and they don't always give the same good result because the bead needs to fit snuggly to automatically snuff the flame.

The purpose of Biomax's push for the beads has nothing to do with flammable objects, which they will never endorse embedding flammable objects in the same compartment (WITH beads nor without) as the wick. Some thicker glassware can withstand this heat.. some cannot. It just isn't worth the risk and liability as a candle manufacturer, so we need to guard against customers who could burn the candle down too far.

The bead is a very simple and viable answer (and additional safety precaution) in ADDITION to the extra long wick stems that are currently on the market for gel candles--which we ALWAYS recommend.... When dealing with fire, there are NEVER too many precautions!!

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Gel candles may resemble a beverage or food product. All pictures and references are "non-edible" items made of nonfood (wax, glass, etc.) components. Be certain that you understand the steps and precautions in making any gel candle design and in using the gel candles. Failure to follow instructions could result in fire, injury or smoke damage. If you have any questions contact your Supplier.

It is not recommend to use flammable items, dead sea creatures, or real food items in gel candles. It is recommended that you double glass your designs, with the wick and gel in the inner glass, away from the design and gel in the outer glass. It is up to the designer to ensure that the design is safe for the end user. You/Designer should provide instructional warnings to end user, especially to not leave any burning candle unattended.

Never leave a burning candle unattended. This material is NOT intended to be used by or made by children under 18 years of age without close adult supervision. Keep all candles (gel, soy, wax) away from children. Anyone younger than 18 years of age needs adult supervision to make or handle Gel Candles. safety

Burn candle only on a stable, heat-resistant surface for no more than four hours at a time. If flame gets too large or exposed wick is greater than 1/4 inch, extinguish flame and trim wick. Keep away from drafts and flammable material. Do not allow matches or wick trimmings to fall into melt pool. Never burn the last half of a candle. Do not move while burning or if gel is still hot. Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke and soot buildup. Do not extinquish gel with water -- if possible smother the flame, or use baking soda for small flames, or a fire extrinquisher.

Get updated information about the gel from Penreco, Before lighting any candle (gel or wax) review safety precautions here. If you have any questions contact your Supplier; if you are the end user contact your Gel Candle Maker.

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