samandkennasmom Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi,I'm was just wondering if anyone uses glass pyrex pitchers for pouring their candles? Does glass hold heat longer than the metal pouring pitchers? The pyrex ones I use hold about 4# of wax which I think is the same as the metal ones, right?? TIAHugs!Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use glass pyrex measuring cups. I have a few of the big ones which I like alot. I like that I can see through them and see that everything is mixed well. I also like that they hold heat better. I run mine under HOT water for a minute so they don't cool the wax upon filling. I do have metal pour pitchers also but don't use them at this time.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I use glass pyrex measuring cups. I have a few of the big ones which I like alot. I like that I can see through them and see that everything is mixed well. I also like that they hold heat better. I run mine under HOT water for a minute so they don't cool the wax upon filling. I do have metal pour pitchers also but don't use them at this time.HTH Me to, but I keep mine warm in an old toaster oven, on the lowest temp, and it's ready when needed. I use mine a lot to measure and pour with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I use one of them for some applications. They hold heat extremely well, I just pop my on my griddle for about 10 minutes when it's at about 120 degrees, and it'll be good to go!In my experience, a pour pot cools for me in about 15 minutes to pour temp. A glass pyrex cup takes more than 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergirl Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I use the 2 # glass pyrex pouring pitcher. It's the only thing I have used in 9 years. I just can't lift the 4 # very well, old tired candlemaker here hahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have bad luck with glass pitchers not pouring well for me - never COULD master the knack of getting those things not to drip!! I use aluminum pouring pots and I keep a thermometer in the pour pot. If they cool faster than I like or I am moving too slowly, I have an old electric frying pan in which I set the pouring pots to keep them at the desired pouring temperature. Sometimes I put water in the pan and sometimes, I don't - just depends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Would it be safe setting pyrex measuring glasses in hot water to melt wax in them? I want to make tiny batches of just a pound or so of wax, and if I can use some of these pyrex measuring cups I've already got then I can save some money and storage space. I'm concerned about reheating the pyrex like that repeatedly; I figure it's probably safe but wanted to run it by you experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have used mine many many time as a double boiler for small batches. It works well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I like the aluminum pour pots. I pop them in the oven to warm them and after I pour, I pop it back in the oven to melt off what was left, then I wipe,wipe,wipe. I have thought about using the glass, but wasn't sure how it would work. What the heck, I might throw caution to the wind and give it a wirl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimb Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I like using glass when I am making votives and tea-lights, since I think the pouring is easier to control and I make less of a mess.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergirl Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 The 2 # pyrex pitcher is all I have used in my ten years now of pouring container candles. I, too, have to "see" what I'm doing. ha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 How about a regular glass canning jar? Quart size. It's right between the smaller pyrex glass cup I have for tiny batches and the 4# pouring pot that is too big for my small experiments, so would be just about perfect without having to buy something else as long as it's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 There's a difference in the pouring spout on Pyrex vs. Anchor Hocking brands. I have trouble with the Anchor Hocking so only use Pyrex. I have 4 4cup, 3 2cup and 1 1cup in my stash! Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 There's a difference in the pouring spout on Pyrex vs. Anchor Hocking brands. I have trouble with the Anchor Hocking so only use Pyrex. I have 4 4cup, 3 2cup and 1 1cup in my stash! TrudiIt's the opposite for me, the Pyrex have a shorter spout and can get real sloppy. The Anchor Hocking have a taller spout which very rarely make a mess. Mine are all 4 cup.Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 For me the Pyrex has a narrower spout and I spill less than the Anchor. Neat how we all have different thoughts.Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 For me the Pyrex has a narrower spout and I spill less than the Anchor. Neat how we all have different thoughts.TrudiYeah, but maybe it's because I pour at slushy stage...Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Pyrex pouring pitchers have ALWAYS given me fits with dripping & dribbling! If you have one that doesn't, hang on to it!!! It's VALUABLE!!!For pouring wax, I prefer aluminum pouring pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I prefer aluminum also, I pour cool and the aluminum dissipates heat quicker and my made in the USA ones have great lips for pouring....my china ones not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monvi33 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I like the aluminum also, they work well for me. I use glass canning jars only for when I do a small experiment, needless to say they are more difficult to pour well, but they work better for small things. I have been thinking about getting a few of the smaller aluminum pour pots though for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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