enchantedflorest Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I just did a search and couldnt find anything on this on this site.... I could have sworn I had read it on this site but maybe not - searching everywhere for info lately. Anywho,,, has anyone ever used glass coffee pots/decanter (the things you make household coffee in) for pour pots. I read somewhere they work great and if bought at a thrift store make it cost to have 1 pot per scent. sounds great to me. And --- if I did end up having 1 pot (coffee things or real pour pots) for each scent... the point would be to leave the remaining wax in the pot for next time. If all scents/pots were placed in the same closet would it greatly cause harm or distort all the scents. Any input would be great. Thank you all again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I have 2 of them but I recommend using the Pyrex measuring cups for pour pots,,or a Juice cans, metal coffee pots work good to,,,,The glass on the coffee decanters tend to break easy,,,I know this first hand,,HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Yes you can use glass coffee pots but not on direct heat. You have to set them in a double boiler. I used one from Goodwill for a while until it broke. Went back to metal. No I wouldn't leave scented wax in them and just set them in a closet. It is so easy to pour excess wax out into a Dixie cup if nothing else and seal in a freezer ziplock bag.I think you are over thinking this. You just need a couple of pour pots. They are very easy to clean between uses. If cost is the issue just use coffe cans in the beginning. Or get a Michaels 40% off coupon and buy one there. With the coupon the cost is fairly reasonable since you don't have to pay for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Ok you talked me out of it. I currently have 2 of the good normal pour pots I got from my supplier. Maybe if anything I'll just buy a couple more so I can just use them flip em over and bake at 200 and wipe out thing - 4 should fit in my oven and maybe give me some time between cleanings. appreciate the time for inputs. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Ok you talked me out of it. I currently have 2 of the good normal pour pots I got from my supplier. Maybe if anything I'll just buy a couple more so I can just use them flip em over and bake at 200 and wipe out thing - 4 should fit in my oven and maybe give me some time between cleanings. appreciate the time for inputs. :smiley2:I'd bake them at more like 150. That will melt most waxes, without melting the plastic handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncountry Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I still use coffee cans as pour pots. I used to use the double boiler method with the coffee can, old pan and jelly jar ring lids inside the pan to lift the coffee can. Since then I now have a presto pot but have still been using the coffee cans. The only problem is that now they have begun putting a ring around the inside of the can which can make pouring a little more difficut. I cover the cans with wax paper and rubber band if I have left over wax. Has worked for me for many years and is inexpensive. I asked friends to save cans in the beginning which helped me to accumulate enough for all my scents. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The glass on the coffee decanters tend to break easy,,,I know this first hand,,HTHLOL, yep me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoLLz Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i used to use a coffee decanter to pour votives. it was easier for me to do the repours with it vs the 4lb pour pot. then i got the smaller pour pot and it works good too, but i still prefer the coffee decanter for the repours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustpuuppy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I tried doing what BarnCountry suggested. It didn't work for me, mainly due to space limitations. I just didn't have room to keep 20 coffee cans sitting around.Doesn't mean it won't work for someone else. Especially if you use fewer scent/color combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbtddr Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 i use some little metal ice buckets i got from the doller store they stack and work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 We use the coffee decanters and have for 4 years. Couldn't do without them. Occassionaly one breaks, but no big deal. We buy them new from Walmart. To clean them, we just turn them over on a cookie sheet and newspaper in a 180 degree oven and then just wipe them out. The glass is great for checking colors, mixing, pouring, and they can be put on a warmer for heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I love my coffee pots! Couple years now and not one break yet. I'll never use anything else since switching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaGA Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 ...have still been using the coffee cans. The only problem is that now they have begun putting a ring around the inside of the can which can make pouring a little more difficut.....I take this ring off with a hand held can opener that leave a smooth 'no cut' edge. My opener is from Pampered Chef but I have seen a cheaper version at BB&B.HTH.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enchantedflorest Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 I love the internet for the mass amount of difference in what works. What works for one doesnt for all. I'll see what I decide, the no cleaning aspect sounds great and for the most part I am rather careful so maybe the breaking wouldnt be that big of an issue. Thanks again for all you input, glad to hear what works for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Ok you talked me out of it. I currently have 2 of the good normal pour pots I got from my supplier. Maybe if anything I'll just buy a couple more so I can just use them flip em over and bake at 200 and wipe out thing - 4 should fit in my oven and maybe give me some time between cleanings. appreciate the time for inputs. :smiley2:I use my heat gun and wipe out with paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 For cleaning I just stick it back in the water for 30 seconds (Double boiler) and wipe out with paper towels, quick and easy. For excess wax, depending on the amount, I line a bowl with foil and pour, wait until hard, wrap the excess foil around it and place in a ziplock and label. If it's just a little bit I pour into a votive cup with pin, when solid, I pull on the pin to remove then place in ziplock and label. Or just throw it out if it's something I wont be using again. Or throw it in my tart burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelleRie Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I am rather careful so maybe the breaking wouldnt be that big of an issue. Thanks again for all you input, glad to hear what works for all of you. I will say my coffee pot that broke was used for 5 months or so before it ever cracked, plus I get them at the thrift store for $.50 each so no biggie, just a mess to clean up the wax that spilled everywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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