Do I have to do anything to a matchbox to make it safe for crafting?

[IsleOfRight]

I want to make dd a pet in a matchbox as seen on the Red Ted Art blog. Do I need to do anything to make it safe? Is it the matchbox that makes the flame or the stuff in the match?

[Vicki1972]

Other than take the matches out?

Are they safety matches or traditional matches? Traditional matches just need a rough surface surface so a traditional matchbox will just have sandpaper type stuff on the side.

I'm not sure about safety matches. I think they need both match and box so the box on its own should be fine.

[southeastastra]

put it in the dishwasher

[everythinghippie29]

Read the blog, they look so fun!

It mentions that you cover the matchbox in felt so the 'ignition' bit of the box woul likely to be covered.

I think with matches the flammable bit is the match tip and the heat created by the friction of dragging it along the box causes it to light.

[IsleOfRight]

Thanks. Yeah I agree - reckon felt would cover the friction bit. I love the blog.