In ‘Batik’ work, molten wax is applied to fabrics before dyeing them.Some chemicals used in identifying and cleaning fabrics are highly flammable, eg, methylated spirit and acetone.

Casting metals in school can be an exciting and inspirational activity, as long as it is done safely.

Melting of paraffin wax for application to fabrics using self-contained, electrically heated pots or wax kettles on hotplates.

The production of a one-piece component from molten metal poured into the cavity of a mould which may be of sand, steel, plaster or cuttlefish ‘bone’ and the use of low-melting point metals.