So as I was perusing Pinterest today looking for new and exciting crafts to complete I came across a life hack, gotta love those! But seriously, some of these life hacks I skim over and think...yea right...while others make me go ... duh, why didn't I think of that. This particular life hack was for emergency situations:
It stated that in emergency situations crayons will burn for 30 minutes....well, of course I had to give it a try:
It stated that in emergency situations crayons will burn for 30 minutes....well, of course I had to give it a try:
...and as you can see it actually worked. So folks, in emergency situations a crayon really will burn. They are a little hard to get going, but once they begin they provide a decent size flame. Also the wax remains contained in the wrapper for the most part. There was a bit of wax that dripped down the side but most of it cooled before it reached the plate I have my crayon sitting on.
...add a box of crayons to the emergency kit, and as always Enjoy.
...add a box of crayons to the emergency kit, and as always Enjoy.