Lilly and Fred

Fred

Lilly

So, it depends on the material and heat.

Do you know any connections between material and heat?

Sure, that's it!

Do you have the answer?

I think so. Metal is an excellent heat conductor. I can transport energy from one place to another.

Right, that's the reason why the spiral heats up between my fingers.

Exactly. And once energy is drawn from he flame towards your fingers, it must have been detracted from the flame.

And the remaining energy is not enough to inflame the wax?

This could be the explanation...