Making Safe Crisco Candles

Making Crisco emergency candles continues to be a popular topic. However, without careful attention to the associated safety issues, unfortunate results can happen. This video provides a discussion of safety issues and a demonstration on how to make these candles.

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[debbies]

Whenever using candles in emergency scenarios, I like to have a mirror behind it so I can enjoy 2 times the light. Also; a discarded glass microwave tray is great for placing lit candles on because it's tempered glass.

[editsforfun]

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[roszcutler]

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[sandylee]

I would like to mention I always put those store-purchased jar candles on a plate, you never know if during shipping there is a hairline crack and I have had 1 in the hundreds I've burned break and leak, I was in the kitchen and heard a ping kind of noise as the candle burned near the bottom and couldn't figure it out and later there was candle wax running on to my beautiful wood coffee table. The chances are very slim but having it on a plate is always the safest option.

[johnbutler]

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[HoneyBadger_]

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[roxannb]

FYI for moms
I have a dozen $1 solar lights in the emergency box.
For the kids. You can leave them unattended in places like the bathroom.
They can give kids a real boost of confidence if they are used to a nightlight.

[brianlawson]

Thank you guys for another top notch video. I never throw anything away (waste) that may be turned into a tool. I have a five gallon bucket that holds olive oil that has gone rancid. This I use as fuel for homemade emergency lighting. I pour the oil halfway into a pickle jar, poke a hole into the very secure lid into which I have threaded an old COTTON shoelace. Once the oil has saturated the "wick" it burns as long as the fuel oil lasts. Just an idea I thought I would pass along. Take good care.

[robins]

Thank you for stressing the safety issues with these types of candles. For my grandkids I purchased dollar store solar lights, stakes removed. They can be recharged daily and no danger of fires

[caroleolsen]

I just found your channel. I love your facts and no fluff demeanor. I just bought a bunch of Crisco to make the candles and was Very ignorant as to how to go about doing that. I'm so grateful for finding this post. I care for my 92 year old mother, we live in the mountains and have numerous days in the winder with no electricity. Take care and I'll be watching and waiting for your next informative and possible life saving post.

[SorentheCrazyCrayon]

I'm so happy to see someone talking about safety in using candles. They can be so dangerous, and before you know it, you're left with a nasty burn or your house is gone. Thank you.

[firstptrand_]

This is a little off tangent... But one of the first things i do when preparing for a lights out sitch is to clean and organize. Because number one.... You are in your home probably and it is safe. You know where the bathroom is and everything else. So.... Clear walkways, remove trip hazards, organize cupboards and foods so you can find things... In the dark. Use daylight to pull it all together... Dont neglect to check security and draft opportunities. Do you have a can opener? Yay.
Eat dinner before dark, snack lightly after dark. Its your house. Get to know it in the dark. Im not negating anything you have said. I appreciate every word.

[tannaphillips]

Not just children but think of pets as well walking by and knocking a candle over just never leave it unattended thank you for all that you do to help us be more educated

[SpaceGirl]

I have solar fairy lights in canning jars hanging in my window. They charge themselves everyday & automatically turn on at dusk. I love the look & enjoy the safety, best of all very little maintenance 🕯️

[clarkl]

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Love you giving responses to the "creative folks" with your years of wisdom and common sense 👏

[christiansingle]

When I told my older sister about Crisco candles, the first thing she said was, "That sounds like a big ole safety hazard. That's a real good way to burn your house down". Now I can use the Crisco I bought. Thank you.

[cdron]

I am from south Florida where hurricanes would take out the electricity yearly for at least a few days, I would leave a candle such as you have made lite through the night, but it was put in the bathtub, lighting the bathroom enough for using it, if it did tip over, I had wax in the tub but it was safe. Thank you for the video.

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