burnt wax

Any body got a suggestion for using burnt wax?
I had it on a hot plate in the basement and forgot about it. Until the smell got upstairs. Got down there and it was smoking.
just

keep it separate and use for water traps only.

That is scary! Please be careful with wax indoors.If that had ignited,flames can shoot 8' in the air.If that had happened,you would be smelling way more than wax.Glad you are safe.

What he said.
Mac

Throw it away. Start over with a new batch. Your very lucky, could have turned out badly.

I always bring my wax to a rolling boil and have never had problems.

What they said.

Get a candy thermometer, or one for deep frying turkeys, and hang it in your pot. 225 degrees.