How dangerous is it to light a tea light in a plastic cup?

i ran out of glass cups and im trying to set up a romantic date and my last resort is a couple of plastic cups for the lights! ): but is it safe? it wont catch on fire will it?

Answer #1

the plastic cup might melt

Answer #2

its not covering the top or anything i cut it so its really little, i just didnt want the wax to get on my furniture, you still think it’ll melt?

Answer #3

well plastic usually melts with heat but as long as there is space around the candle it might not melt but it wont catch on fire

Answer #4

k thanks!

Answer #5

no problem :)

Answer #6

You shouldn’t really use plastic. It gives off cancerous gases when lit.

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