HayCreekCandles Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have only bought from Candles and Supplies and I highly recommend them. We usually get everything there besides FO because its about an hour drive for us so we avoid shipping costs. As a matter of fact I am getting ready to drive there tday to pick some things up!! Stay warm everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well, either I missed the sale at K-Mart, or they didn't offer it here in New Mexico. Earlier this week I made a mental note to stop by and pick one up, but when I got there yesterday, the price was $35. This morning I went to Walmart and they were OOS. Next off to Target only to find they don't carry them. So...had hubby run me by a different Walmart tonight before we went to dinner and I finally got my new Presto Pot...$28.94 or something like that. At this point, I'm so glad to have a new Presto Pot that I don't even care that I paid full price. Can't wait to break it in tomorrow morning! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 V-how many prestos do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayCreekCandles Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I used my new one I just got a Kmart with this sale and noticed compared to older ones from at least 4 years ago the new ones are a little bit smaller. Am I crazy or has anyone else noticed this as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 All of mine are the same size, but over 4 years old. I keep one for use in the kitchen too. Since I started using Prestos I have only had one go bad. It was the element. Most, but not all of them I bought either on eBay or at thrift stores. I got the best deal at Goodwill. $5.00 and still in the box, used maybe once.The only time I will ever do the double boiler method again is when I hand-dip tapers using a dipping vat. I'll keep a Presto nearby though for replenidhing the wax in the vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I have 2, Karen. One with a spout (but never use the spout), and one without. Both are worn out, though. (That's why you see some little specks of black in some of my tarts.) After 6 years, the finish starts to erode from all of that stirring. When I took my new one out of the box last night, I was happy to be able to throw out one of my pots. I may see if the interior on the spouted one looks bad, and if so, I will probably just toss it, too. I really only need one anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Was just curious since you are a hobbyist like me. I wondered if I should have more! haha! Since I blend different waxes it would make it easier just to fill one up with each of the waxes I use and just weigh at liquid where today I weigh out to put in the pot (to get right % of each wax) and then weigh out liquid to mix FO and pour.To avoid the flecks issue, I got a stainless Presto. Downside is that my temps fluctuate crazily unlike what I read here with those who have the teflon pots. Again, since I just do this for fun and for me, I will stick with what I have for now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Gosh!I just can't seem to "shut up"!I recognized pretty early after I bought my first Presto that the non-stick finish wouldn't last long if we were not carefull with it. I bought a bunch of the white nylon-type spoons at thrift stores until a Dollar Tree opened up near us. The spoons will wear a bit flat after a year or two, but the pots remain unscathed. I'd rather send the spoons to the dump than the pots. I think there is three to six in a bag for a buck at DT. It's been quite some time since we bought any. I mentioned earlier that I used a stailess steel retaurant ladle, too.My wife, who usually melts the wax now, because it's too dangerous for me to do it from a wheelchair, told me she bought a couple of black nylon-type ladles also from DT. I never noticed, because I am mixing FO and dying while she is pouring and stirring and filling the jars that I cleaned and wicked and will eventually finish up.JMO/HTHDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 wooden spoons and paint sticks work good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I use a silicone spatula and ladle, even with my stainless steel Presto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I use dowels and paint sticks to stir, but my ladle is metal, I'm just really careful not to scrape the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayCreekCandles Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I always used a whisk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I always used a whisk.I have metal whisks to use in my pour pot, but I wouldn't use one in my Presto. I also have a Farberwear whisk that's coated with rubbery synthetic so it won't damage the nonstick coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I used my new one I just got a Kmart with this sale and noticed compared to older ones from at least 4 years ago the new ones are a little bit smaller. Am I crazy or has anyone else noticed this as well?I have the old ones and they were 8 quart. I believe the new ones are only 6 quarts. They are smaller ~ you are NOT crazy, Hay Creek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilyspoppy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Isn't it amazing how diverse we are and how much we can learn from a site like this,I had no idea there was a SS Presto and they came in two sizes.I think I'll stick with my nylon spoons though. They blend well and are a snap to clean. ( I think I fibbed a bit!) I'm a pack rat! I continue to use the spoons even though some are a bit flat on the bottom. I think they actually stir better once they are "broken in". We keep a small crockfull of these guys next to the pots. My DW also uses them to stir the pour pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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