Sal_gal48 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Seems I read some time ago that some of you use a microwave to melt wax vs. a double boiler.How efficient is that (meaning, how messy) compared to a dbl boiler. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I'd say the messy factor could be out of this world.. especially since your wax will probably start on fire!! Do NOT use your microwave to melt your wax. If it's soy wax.. maybe a different story. But uhmm yeah.. not paraffin! HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris77 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Don't microwave paraffin wax...you have no way of gauging your temperature and it will get too hot.....and as prairie said, you'll start a fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Get a Presto Kitchen Kettle..it is a black slow cooker type pot..they sell them at wallyworld..just set the temp under 200 and it melts wax QUICK..pour into your pot(to add scent/color) or install a spigot(I don't)..and wipe out with a paper towel when done. Best investment I made in the biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Since leftover wax that is colored and scented is stored in plastic containers that are hard to get the wax out of, I DO use a microwwave but ONLY to soften the wax enough to get it out of the container and into the pot for melting! It's in for less that a minute if it's a pound or more wax and I'm standing right there. I use soy wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetacea Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 microwaves and paraffin don't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I use a micro to melt soy way all the time and have for at least four years. I melt my wax in the Presto pot then pour into a plastic 2 qt. pour pot, have a pot for every scent(100+). Then pour into a smaller cup size pot for smaller jobs like pouring embeds, votives, tarts or t-lites. If the wax cools off too much or if some is left and I need to melt it I always use a microwave. My pots only cost $.90 each and some have been used almost every day for all these years. They have a tri with a 5 inside on the bottom. I first used the pitchers to make Mirco soap with the lye and all. Doesn't take long to melt soy about 2-3 mins for a lb. Seems like fresh soy that has not been melted before takes longer so I don't do that much. I would not melt paraffin couse everyone says not to, I don't have any experience with it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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