NANNALIN Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Will a Parafin wax melter the knid used in salons work to melt Soy, my thought is melt only in one container, dye and fo in smaller like measuring cup. I currently use microwave melt, dye and fo all in same cup. I am an impatient kind of person Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Does anyone know if its safe to put something like FO in a microwave? Not being mean or anything, but you will have to learn patience if you do want to get into candlemaking. If you rush things, you will just wind up wasting money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 A lot of people use a Presto Pot to melt thier wax in, very quick and easy for small to med. size batches. I am with Henry, If you use the microwave, I would be very careful and watch it very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANNALIN Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 I only micro to melt the wax, I watch and test temps the whole time, I add my dye and fo's after melt is complete. When I got my candle kit it had instructions to melt in micro or double boiler. My candle time is limited due to being caregiver for my Mom with dementia, and my 2 granddaughters, and working parttime. Impatient maybe was not the best word, time constrained is more like it.Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMCintosh Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have melted in a microwave for the last 6 months and only had 1 thing happen. I used a glass meaturing cup and it shattered in the microwave while I was on the phone so they are right it isn't safe. I am now looking for a cheap prest pot to melt my wax now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Presto Pots are the way to go! They have a thermostat so you can keep the wax at very low temps. and it's ready to go when you are! Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 My Mom owned a salon & had a professional paraffin melter for manicure wax dips. Hers had a temp gauge to melt the wax & lower the temp for skin-safe dipping, so can't see a reason why you can't use it -- except they are quite expensive & heavy. Seems more cost effective to use a Presto Pot or turkey fryer thing.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANNALIN Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Thanks, I appreciate the input. Knowing Mom she has a presto or two lol stashed in the garage with the tons of other stuff she has. I have enough jars and lids to last for a long long long time. LOLLinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feffanoose Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hi all !!! I bought my presto pot at Walmart for $22.00, best purchase I've ever made:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I only micro to melt the wax, I watch and test temps the whole time, I add my dye and fo's after melt is complete. When I got my candle kit it had instructions to melt in micro or double boiler. My candle time is limited due to being caregiver for my Mom with dementia, and my 2 granddaughters, and working parttime. Impatient maybe was not the best word, time constrained is more like it.LindaNannalin, I took care of my Mother with dementia too so I know that takes up a lot of your time and energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I have melted in a microwave for the last 6 months and only had 1 thing happen. I used a glass meaturing cup and it shattered in the microwave while I was on the phone so they are right it isn't safe. I am now looking for a cheap prest pot to melt my wax now.Good to know! WOW! I've been using the microwave for months. I have a reg melting pot/double boiler set up, but it takes a lot longer.Presto pot?Maybe I'll look into it, esp after reading this post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycool Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Has anyone attached the spicket? If not, anyone do something handy to get the wax in the pour pitcher? Ive been using a measuring cup? Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetsexoticcandles Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Has anyone attached the spicket? If not, anyone do something handy to get the wax in the pour pitcher? Ive been using a measuring cup? NatalieHey Natalie-What's a spicket?Also, I too use a measuring cup... it's imprecise until you know how many cups needed for a certain container. I guess that's where the glass measuring cup comes in handy! Ever since I started using a glass measuring cup I know I'm dead-on about how many ounces are in my different containers. Don't know if this helped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycool Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 At the Peaks sight under candle making info at the very bottom of the page has a picture and instructions. The parts that they suggest, the sizes that is were hard for me to locate. So I get a little drip, used the one that I didnt make into a spicket. My wax dropps so much in temp when I put it in glass but it definitely does take out the guesswork.Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I LOVE THE WORD SPICKET SO SOUTHERN :yay:sorry about your mom I helped take care of mine for 5 years, so glad we could keep her at home, but it is hard work hang in there.that is my mom when she was in her teens at the bottom of my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANNALIN Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks again all. My Brother is the victim to make my spicket pot, If I try it that pot will look like a strainer LOLLinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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