This JSP electric handheld thread burner is a must-have for weaving, welding, wax carving, and beading cord work. It is made of durable plastic and comes with a wax burner set. The unit is made in the United States and comes with a seller warranty for added peace of mind. The thread burner is suitable for a variety of uses, including thread burning, wax carving, and beading cord work. Also, perfect for carving wax. Ideal for wax-carving, shaping, spruing, modeling and texturing tasks, and for quick touch-ups. Its grey color adds a touch of style to your jewelry tools and workbench. This unit is sold as a single item and is perfect for anyone looking for a high-quality thread burner. SPECIFICATIONS: Battery operated, melts threads to prevent fraying of bead cord Uses one AA battery. Press and hold the switch to activate the heating element at the tip. You will the tip glowing when it is ready . Continuing to hold the button, briefly touch the tip to the place on the thread where you want to cut, melt, or burn it. Replace the clear cap over the tip when finished. Includes one changeable wire tip; an optional tips available. For thread use: ONE TOUCH: Tip heats up instantly with the push of a button! Can heat-up up to about 700 degrees F/371 degree C in a matter of 2-3 seconds. PRECISE: The filament tip makes precision burns even on the finest threads and knots. BATTERY OPERATED: Uses 1xAA (1.5V). Get multiple hours of use from this tool with just one battery. EASY TO USE: Simply push the button and touch to your thread. After you?re done, let the tip cool and replace included cap. PROFESSIONAL FINISH: Burn excess string at the edge of the knot, creating a clean finish. (Similar to Max-Wax + Thread Zap , SPEEDY WAX) )