Silicone lovers: Do you flame test on brands you're unsure about?

Contributor: LavenderSkies LavenderSkies
What do you do when you're unsure whether that toy you just bought is really silicone, or just a faker?
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
I will contact the company and ask
1
No flame test for me, I trust the company.
39
Getting out the lighter! I flame test!
6
Eden loves llamas!
13
Total votes: 59 (53 voters)
Poll is closed
09/30/2012
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Contributor: GingerAnn GingerAnn
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09/30/2012
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
The toys I buy come from reputable suppliers - so I have no doubt about the authenticity of the silicone.
09/30/2012
Contributor: jr2012 jr2012
I wait it out until one of the Eden reviewers does the legwork for me I don't buy lots of toys, so I let the experts work their magic and use their advice!
09/30/2012
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
I've never heard of the flame test. What happens exactly?
09/30/2012
Contributor: Zombirella Zombirella
No, I haven't.
09/30/2012
Contributor: Terri69 Terri69
I haven't tested them
09/30/2012
Contributor: Master DarkWolf Master DarkWolf
Other, am not into such kinds of toys.
09/30/2012
Contributor: DreamWolf DreamWolf
Quote:
Originally posted by Master DarkWolf
Other, am not into such kinds of toys.
I don't... ^^
09/30/2012
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
You can stick with reputable brands - that's what I do.
09/30/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Flame testing can be dangerous and should only be performed if you are familiar with the risks and have taken the appropriate safety precautions. Here are three previous discussions regarding flame testing that might be of interest to everyone:

Flame testing dangers - beware! by ScottA

Are we going overboard and perhaps temping fate with all the flame testing? by P'Gell

Flame Testing "Silicone" Toys: My video & explanation post by Dangerous Lilly
09/30/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I don't flame test.
09/30/2012
Contributor: brevado brevado
Don't test, but I do scrutinize the manufacturers. I don't buy cheap crap.
09/30/2012
Contributor: Gracie Gracie
Thanks Kindred! I was just going to say it could be dangerous too! I think this is part of the beauty of EF. After reading the reviews here, I have felt confident about all my purchases! I stick with tried and true products from well know manufacturers and have never felt the need to get out my matches!!!
09/30/2012
Contributor: Roz W Roz W
Does silicone not burn? This is the first I've heard of this (though I have seem a few "flame test" pics on EF).
09/30/2012
Contributor: Thumper Logic Thumper Logic
I usually end up buying higher quality toys, so I don't. But if I see cheaper 'silicone' toys, I definitely read the EF reviews that have flame tested. I'd rather know before I buy!
09/30/2012
Contributor: *Camoprincess* *Camoprincess*
I don't flame test mine I buy from reputable companies so I SHOULD be in the clear. I would rather leave the testing to someone else who doesn't care if they ruin their toys or not.
10/01/2012
Contributor: Lioncub Lioncub
I trust the companies I buy from so don't have any reason to.
10/01/2012
Contributor: mistressg mistressg
I have yet to flame test, but I've considered it a few times.
10/01/2012
Contributor: SMichelle SMichelle
I don't do flame tests on any of my toys. I'm a bit worried of the possibility that something could go wrong... plus, why ruin a good toy?
10/01/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
No way! Even with toys I'm suspicious about, I couldn't bear damaging something I paid for (assuming it's impure - and even if it did turn out to be pure I'd be uncomfortable using it again, as I would be worried that I damaged it in some way that isn't visible).
10/01/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
Flame testing can be dangerous and should only be performed if you are familiar with the risks and have taken the appropriate safety precautions. Here are three previous discussions regarding flame testing that might be of interest to ... more
Thank you, Kindred. You posted what I was going to.
10/01/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
Quote:
Originally posted by LavenderSkies
What do you do when you're unsure whether that toy you just bought is really silicone, or just a faker?
No flame test for me, I trust the company.
10/01/2012
Contributor: glasskitten glasskitten
I would if I had suspicions. But I only buy glass right now.
10/01/2012
Contributor: spineyogurt spineyogurt
O course
10/01/2012
Contributor: KrissyNovacaine KrissyNovacaine
I don't. I am lazy.
10/01/2012
Contributor: sweetpea12 sweetpea12
Quote:
Originally posted by LavenderSkies
What do you do when you're unsure whether that toy you just bought is really silicone, or just a faker?
No I don't flame test my toys
10/02/2012
Contributor: Boyfriend Boyfriend
llama
10/02/2012
Contributor: ToyGeek ToyGeek
Flame testing can be dangerous, so no, I haven't done one myself, but if I have doubts, I track down a review that includes one.
10/02/2012
Contributor: SecretKinksters SecretKinksters
Dont flame test.
10/02/2012