Patience Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I was watching a TV show on HGTV called "That's Clever". If you've never seen it, they go to the homes of crafters and film what they are making. This episode showed a candlemaker. She made very cute blueberry pies, cupcakes and a gel martini, all very nice. What has me wondering is that she melted the wax in a pouring pot which was placed directly on an electric stove. No double boiler. Does anyone else do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Crafter Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi Patience, gel has a much higher melt point than paraffin or soy and will not melt in a double boiler situation, presto's or direct heat work well. Of course like always, never leave unattended.Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I saw that same show awhile back & I noticed she put the pot directly on the burner(wax, not gel). I also noticed she didn't measure the amount of fragrance she added to the gel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joisey girl Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I saw an episode of "Embellish This" on DIY where the host melted wax in a pot directly on the burner. She made candle making seem so simple and effortless. Glad I came here before I started making them like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzie Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Guilty as charged. I got fed up waiting for my double boiler to reach a decent temp (besides all the steam it was generating - I'm not into saunas. LOL) so I always put my melting pot directly onto the electric burner (and yes, I do watch the temps. pretty carefully). Mind you, I only make about one candle at a time so don't know what impact melting large quantities would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I would never melt wax on direct heat. It's dangerous and I just don't want to take that chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I don't melt on the stove, but, I do melt my repours in the micro wave. BAD BAD BAD, The other day I put one in the Micro in a pyrex , set it for 6 mins (instead of three) brain dead for sure, the damn thing exploded, what a mess, lucky I was there and got it cleaned up before it went hard on me, meanwhile short one pyrex and need a new turntable for the microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I don't melt on the stove, but, I do melt my repours in the micro wave. BAD BAD BAD, The other day I put one in the Micro in a pyrex , set it for 6 mins (instead of three) brain dead for sure, the damn thing exploded, what a mess, lucky I was there and got it cleaned up before it went hard on me, meanwhile short one pyrex and need a new turntable for the microwave.OMG, Tucker! I did the same thing once ... and it was my favorite BIG pyrex! Guess I have to learn things the hard way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joisey girl Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Guilty as charged. I got fed up waiting for my double boiler to reach a decent temp (besides all the steam it was generating - I'm not into saunas. LOL) so I always put my melting pot directly onto the electric burner (and yes, I do watch the temps. pretty carefully). Mind you, I only make about one candle at a time so don't know what impact melting large quantities would have.Yes it is a pain waiting on the double boiler and I've been so tempted to do it, especially with my repours, but I know as sure as my name that I'll get distracted and forget the darn thing is on the burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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