chrisasst Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Does using the microwave to melt wax hurt the quality of the wax or does it have any other effect on it? ( comparing microwave vs presto pot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 for safety reasons I would go with a presto pot, when I 1st started though I did melt small amounts of wax but with out a doubt the presto pot is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Does using the microwave to melt wax hurt the quality of the wax or does it have any other effect on it? ( comparing microwave vs presto pot)Lack of controlled heating is dangerous.. microwaves are dangerous for wax. I believe soy wax can be microwaved but don't take my word for that, I've just heard stories.... but paraffin wax~~ don't do it!! Flame, explosion, 911, bad, bad, bad. Heard stories about that too.. they weren't pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 FLASH POINTS! Know them!Microwave? Got a temperature gauge on it? Probably not! Question Answered............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I melt soy wax a minute intervals in my microwave. But it is much easier to use the presto pot for big amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tereasa Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 cost of a microwave...cost of a presto pot....cost of a new home due to fire... priceless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyCandleQueen Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I got a kit from some work at home company and melted the wax in the microwave. It burnt a spot on the inside of the door where the sticker is and melted a little spot on the inside door and made a black spot on the sticker too. So, no more wax melting in my microwave.Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janelle Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 got commonsense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia76 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I melt my C-3 soy wax in the microwave but its only for a pound of wax each time.No problems with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I wouldn't use the microwave to melt any amount of wax. I cannot control the temp nor do I know how hot any portion of the wax becomes. Perhaps if one has one of those temperature probe thingys, it might be safer, but IMHO, there are too many vastly safer methods of melting wax to ever take a chance on using a microwave.I have had the unpleasant experience of losing a home to fire. I never wanna see my house in charcoal again. Ain't worth it. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia76 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I so can't wait to get a presto..all this talking about house burning down and all that is scaring me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I can't think of ANYONE'S decor that looks good redone in charcoal, Tricia! Don't get scared, getchoo a Presto pronto! In fact, getchoo a couple! You can always use your oven, set on low (real low), to melt leftovers in jars, from tools, etc. in a pan. If you have a timer control on your oven, you can even set that to turn the oven off in case you ...ummmm... forget to turn it off... I don't know anyone who would forget that... :rolleyes2 :embarasse Especially someone whose house has burned down once...:embarasse :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I used to micro my soy wax all the time. The kit I started with taught me that way. I never had a problem, but I watched it very closely and never put it in for long periods at a time and kept stirring it as it melted. Now I have...ummm...I'll say 3 presto pots and I wouldn't live without them. It took me well over a year to finally buy one and it has improved my life!! For the $21 they cost, they are so worth the investment. And it is easy enough to ladle wax out, you don't really need a spigot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Buy a Presto Pot, you'll love it. I use a Turkey Fryer now but have worked my way up from a Presto and still use when I am melting different wax. As far as a Micro have been using one for over 6 yrs to remelt/reheat wax. I use plastic to pour and as a mixing pot so the micro works great for me. Anything is dangerous if not used right. Just had to get another MW the old one bit the dust. The new one works much faster melting a mixing pot in a minute or two. Already mixed wax melts a lot faster than new virgin wax..... I would not use the micro to replace a Presto Pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 You can use a microwave for soy...not generally recommended for paraffin, never use for gel.Short intervals and intermittent stirring is always the best and safest way, and after you stir, take the temp. Using caution should always be in the forefront of your mind.I have melted blends in the micro. (Oops) But didn't have a problem. I just wasn't thinking and wanted to try one. The Presto is superb for larger batches...It still shocks me how fast it melts wax, even on a lower setting. I think it's better than the microwave. But they can be pretty pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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