Does melting the beads release fumes?
493107
No, I've never even noticed an odor. You're really not heating the beads up long enough for something like that to happen. Irons are very hot but not hot enough for perler beads to release any fumes that I ever noticed. Maybe if you go super nuts you could get some sort of fumes. Probably not anything to be concerned about.
1734500
Yes, I had that burning smell as well. And some sparking as well. It is not normal and very dangerous. I stopped use it and thrown out it.
978764
Some people say "yes" , but I don't know anybody in person who has that problem. In my case no any problem with melting or damaging.
1722555
I think it should be ok depending on the temp. The beads are similar to a rice sock. You normally heat it in a microwave in 30 sec intervals because the heat is so high and you will get the burnt smell. I would test it first if possible in intervals before leaving for an extended time.
2186095
I don't think so, it does not smell. I always warm it at least 30 minutes to an hour at 500 F and there's no fumes. Unless cadmium and lead are odorless and tasteless!
408022
Yes. The product has opening on the top lid where the beads may spill out of. But if it does, it's an easy clean up.
1095659
As great as Mortite is, it is NOT intended for high temp applications!! I can't tell you the actual melting point but I can tell you that you can set it on fire with an open flame. Do not use it around your fireplace, please.
790125
There's a gasket between the pieces at the bottom. You can melt it if you crank the thing up really high without anything in it. Forgot mine while preheating it and the gasket was smoking. Never had a problem when there was stuff in it though. Also ... too hot for too long and the handle can get really hot.
1001820
I have always printed indoors. There are no appreciable odors from any of the filaments I've used. ABS may bother someone who is particularly sensitive to the smell, but the fumes are not anywhere near toxic levels. Heated ABS is just a bit disagreeable to some people, but not a safety issue.
1267300
No, they don't melt, you're safe. I put them into my coffee right as the coffee comes out of the machine so it'll be drinking-temperature when the cup is done brewing. Really nice stuff!
64865
The flame of this particular torch is fairly broad. Seems like most glass burners generate more of a pencil flame. But if a broad flame will work for making beads, and the glass you are using is soda-lime, you're probably in luck.
903577
From what I can determine from various websites it does contain as small amount. It appears the beads that are blue and turn pink contain this substance, There are other beads sold on amazon that do not. You can confirm this information by contacting someone at www.dehumidify.com
2077025
I have not tried melting wax in it only food. I guess you should call the manufacturer and ask as there may be issues concerning safety.
2219911
You can on low heat settings and don't leave it on there. Otherwise you'll melt it.
2068526
Not that I know of...I've never tried. The pack consists of little gelatin beads so I'd be scared to melt them if heated another way.
169791
Yes. I don't recommend buying this. I melted 2 of them with just normal operation of my heat.
1095375
Not easily. It is a soldering iron with a blade tip so it would mean really slow melting progress.