Originally Posted by
gwpercle
Also ... just be aware , when beeswax reaches about 400 - 425 degrees it will flash and catch on fire ... be aware this will happen and not a bad idea to have a lid for the pot and a fire extinguisher in case things get out of hand . Don't spray the melt with fire extinguisher ...put lid on pot ... the flames will go out after the beeswax burns off ...
If you don't know of beeswax's Flash and Fire point ... it can scare the Beejeezus out of you .
Be careful and do it outdoors on concrete slab .
Stirring the mix helps makes the fire go out ... but be careful when it's burning !
Gary