See post about uisng cotton wicks. Can you soak them in borax -water to slow buring.

[judy j]

Thanks rondasherrill

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

Maybe I don't need any silicas threads. I have bunches of crochet thread from a old hobby of mine. Can I dry burn them?

It is best to use pure cotton that is not dyed, if you have any (also not mercurized).