The
following does not replace professional advice!
As with all candles, these common sense tips
will help you enjoy your Gel candle safely.
Always
Keep a Lit Candle Within Sight
Do Not Allow glass container to burn dry.
Gel
candles may resemble a beverage of food product. All
pictures and references to food or beverage gel candles
are designed with non-edible items made of nonfood
and gel safe (wax, glass, etc) items. Gel
candles may resemble live sea creatures, live plants
and other live items. It is to be noted that gel candles
reference on our websites, in our books and newsletters
are designed with non-edible items made of nonfood,
non living and gel safe (wax, glass, etc) items.
Keep away from children. Failure to follow instructions
could result in fire, injury or smoke damage. Keep
wick centered and trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke
and soot buildup.Burn 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. Never leave a burning candle
unattended.
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DO
NOT LEAVE A BURNING CANDLE UNATTENDED. Extinguish
all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.
DO
NOT MOVE A BURNING CANDLE. Try to avoid carrying
a lit candle. Dont use a lit candle when searching
for items in a confined space.
KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Place candleholders
on sturdy, uncluttered surfaces; avoid places where
pets or children could knock them over. Never leave
a child unattended in a room with a candle. A child
should not sleep in a room with a lit candle. Dont
allow children or teens to have candles in their
bedrooms. Store candles, matches and lighters up
high and out of childrens sight and reach,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
NEVER USE A CANDLE
FOR LIGHT WHEN CHECKING PILOT LIGHTS or fueling
equipment such as a kerosene heater or lantern.
The flame may ignite the fumes. Keep candles and
all open flames away from flammable liquids.
PLACE
TRIVET OR PROTECTIVE COVERING underneath holder
to protect furniture.
USE
CANDLEHOLDERS THAT ARE STURDY, GEL SAFE and wont
tip easily, are made from a material that cant
burn and are large enough to contain the wax.
DO
NOT BURN CANDLE WITHOUT AMPLE OVERHEAD CLEARANCE,
too close to a wall, near combustible materials,
near dry greenery, draperies, sheers, lampshades,
garments, or in an enclosed area. Keep candles away
from items that can catch fire, such as clothing,
books, and curtains. Dont place lit candles
in windows where blinds and curtains can close over
them.
KEEP
BURNING CANDLE OUT OF DIRECT DRAFTS. This includes
air and heat vents, open doors and windows, and
people traffic. A draft may cause the wick or flame
to draw too near to the sides and may fracture the
glass.
NEVER
DROP BURNED MATCHES or other objects into candles.
NEVER
EXTINGUISH FLAME WITH WATER.
DURING
USE, CANDLE HOLDER MAY BECOME WARM and should be
handled with care.
AVOID
BURNING THE GEL COMPLETELY TO THE BOTTOM. Extinguish
the candle while at least 1" of gel remains.
INSPECT
YOUR CANDLE CONTAINER BEFORE EACH USE. If you find
a chip or crack, discard it. If a match is accidentally
dropped into a candle, extinguish the candle and
remove the match. If this is not done, the flame
could burn away from the center creating a hazard.
GEL
CANDLE WICK MAINTENANCE. When blowing out wick,
take a minute to trim away loose or fallen wick
particles using a toothpick or other object to collect
pieces from 'liquidized' gel before it re-gels for
next burning. This will keep the top gel looking
nice and clean.
WICK
SHOULD BE TRIMMED TO NO MORE THAN ¼" (6mm).
A longer wick is prone to dark smoking, especially
with more fragrant candles. Also, a longer wick
is more apt to burn off center creating a hot spot
on the side of the container that could cause it
to fracture. When the candle is cool, trim the wick
with scissors. Votives should be extinguished before
the last half-inch of wax starts to melt.
Keep
candle on a LEVEL surface.
If
you are not going to burn your candle for some time,
it will help to keep the top of your
candle CLEAN FROM DUST by covering it with a cellophane
or plastic wrap.
BEFORE
LIGHTING CANDLES, ALWAYS REVIEW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Editor's Note:This information is designed to provide competent and reliable information regarding the subject matter covered at the time it was published. However, updates to the topic and its industry is ongoing and it is up to you to educate yourself about current procedures regarding this topic. It is up to YOU the candle maker
to TEST TEST TEST each design or procedure prior to distribution
as sales or gifts. It is up to you to contact your Supplier and ask questions about updated procedures, design tips and products.
This information is provided with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional advice. Laws and practices often vary from state to state and if legal or other expert assistance is required, the services of a professional should be sought. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any liability that is incurred from the use or application of the contents of this publication / website.
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.
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