For a paraffin treatment, list the necessary equipment and supplies
What will be an ideal response?
Paraffin heating unit with high, medium, and low temperature control
Prepared paraffin for the heating unit
Candy thermometer
2-3 plastic or cloth sheets (to protect the massage table, floor, and area around the client from dripping wax)
Cloth sheets, if the client needs to be draped while the area of the client's body has paraffin applied to it, such as the back
Plastic wrap
Towel, approximately 18" x 30"
If using the painting method of paraffin application:
? Ceramic cup, ceramic bowl, or small glass bowl
? Any small paintbrush, 1"-2"
If using the dipping method of paraffin application:
? Chair for the client to sit on
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