i know at one time there was a big deal about the fact manufacturers were putting lead in candle wicks(small metal like thing that ran thru the middle of the wick) i thought they made that illegal? i've recently purchaces a few candles w/what looks to be a piece of lead running thru the middle of the wick, is it possible?
2006-10-15 15:38:55 · 6 answers · asked by Crissy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Now the wicks are stiffened with iron, copper or nickel alloy wire. The filament is thinner with those metals so that they will melt and burn off, but I still wouldn't recommend buying any candle with a wired wick. You don't want copper fumes in your home any more than lead fumes...
2006-10-15 15:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy wood wick candles because I prefer the crackle. I make candles and they don't have lead in the wick and haven't for a very very long time now.
2016-05-22 05:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Christie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Yankee brand and you won't have to worry. Theirs are very safe and contain no lead. There is a new brand out with wood wicks that crackle like a burning fireplace. Waaaay cool!
2006-10-15 16:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by janisko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant buy candles with lead wicks in the US anymore.
2006-10-15 18:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be. Just use them for decroation. Don't burn them. If you want to burn candles buy new ones.
2006-10-15 15:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by blue_eagle74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. I know what you mean.. but AIN'T no more
2006-10-15 15:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋