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hot wax fumes

updated fri 16 nov 01

 

vince pitelka on thu 15 nov 01


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Actually, this is not a problem, as long as you do not overheat the wax.
Keep it below 250F with our without beeswax, vegetable oil, mineral oil,
etc., and you will have no problem with fumes.
Best wishes -
- Vince

Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
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