THIS THERMOMETER HAS A PLASTIC END FOR PUTTING STRING THROUGH TO HANG, AND ALSO HAS A METEL HANGER FOR CLIPPING TO SOMETHING. THE SMALL PRINT SAY'S  SO. SAN FRANCISCO CALIF. 94084. I HAVE HAD THIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME, BUT NEVER USED IT AS A CANDLE WAX THERMOMETER, IT HUNG IN MY KITCHEN. THE INSIDE OF THE THERMOMETER SAY'S NOT TO EXCEED 300 DEGREES. IT IS APPROX. 8 1/2" LONG. PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES FOR A VISUAL EXPLANATION. ANY QUESTIONS ? PLEASE ASK.... THIS WILL BE SENT PRIORITY MAIL, BECAUSE OF LESS HANDLING  WITH A 2 TO 3 DAY DELIVERY TIME.  THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO LOOK. PLEASE VISIT MY STORE, I HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF ITEMS, MAYBE SOMETHING FOR YOU ! : )