lovinit Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What does everyone here do to clean the wax from their pouring/metling containers?I currently have a red wax in there and dont know how to clean it all out so i can make some yellow colored candles Or cant it not be cleaned out completely? Do i need seperate containers for each color?Sorry if this seems a silly question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I use the microwave to get it liquid enough to wipe out with a paper towel. I use glass pyrex measuring cups.If you are using something that can't go in the microwave, then the oven set on the lowest heat.If I have a bunch of candles to do, I'll just keep cleaning this way. At the end of the candles, I'll clean them out good...then wash with hot soapy water and let air dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinit Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Thanks so much, that sounds great, will try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamese Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Right after I finish a batch I wipe mine out with paper towels before it has a chance to dry. Then I wash with soap and water to make sure I don't get any scent or dye mixed up in my next batch. But If I do have to stop and tend to my kids or something, I just put it back in my boiler and let it melt again them wipe out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I do the heat in the oven and then wipe out with a paper towel. Check out this thread for more options. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69608&highlight=cleaning+pouring+pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 (I use mostly paraffin) Sometimes I find that wiping out is not good enough for red dye, especially if I need to change to white or a light color. I use either Dis-solveIt or GooGone for these times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debratant Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I place some dampened paper towels on a cookie sheet that is also lined with tinfoil...put my pour pots upside down (so the wax drips out) on the sheet...and put into a 170 degree oven (lowest setting my oven goes down to). I keep an eye on them and check them in 10 minutes or so. The wax has emptied onto the paper towel...and I wipe up any remaining in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judette Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I place some dampened paper towels on a cookie sheet that is also lined with tinfoil...put my pour pots upside down (so the wax drips out) on the sheet...and put into a 170 degree oven (lowest setting my oven goes down to). I keep an eye on them and check them in 10 minutes or so. The wax has emptied onto the paper towel...and I wipe up any remaining in the pot.Ditto to this. It is also how I clean my pillar and votive mold. Anything stubborn gets goo-goned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I wipe out my pots with paper towels. Any stubborn color or scent that sticks around gets a dose from a wet wipe and then is dried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I place some dampened paper towels on a cookie sheet that is also lined with tinfoil...put my pour pots upside down (so the wax drips out) on the sheet...and put into a 170 degree oven (lowest setting my oven goes down to). I keep an eye on them and check them in 10 minutes or so. The wax has emptied onto the paper towel...and I wipe up any remaining in the pot.Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantillescandlecreation Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 We use mold cleaner on a paper towel to clean out pour pots out. It's quick and leaves no residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffsta Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I do the heat in the oven and then wipe out with a paper towel. Check out this thread for more options. http://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69608&highlight=cleaning+pouring+potsalum in micro's is NOT a smart idea in the first place! i suggest right after pouring.. just wipe with paper towels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I keep my pots warming on one of those flat griddle thingies while I'm pouring. When I finish a round of pouring, the remaining wax is melted in the pots...dump out the excess, wipe with a paper towel. Easy peasy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 alum in micro's is NOT a smart idea in the first place! I believe she said she put it in the oven... the stove's oven. The microwave would be referred to as a micro, just as you did. Yep, microwaves and metal don't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 We currently use old glass coffee pots for pouring and generally just pop them in the oven upsiade down. Once the residue has melted out they are just wiped with paper towels. I reckon I would make more income if I had shares in the paper towel company. The paper towels seem to feature quite heavily in our trolley when we go to the supermarket to do the shopping Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMkrInTN Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Me too I place some dampened paper towels on a cookie sheet that is also lined with tinfoil...put my pour pots upside down (so the wax drips out) on the sheet...and put into a 170 degree oven (lowest setting my oven goes down to). I keep an eye on them and check them in 10 minutes or so. The wax has emptied onto the paper towel...and I wipe up any remaining in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 alum in micro's is NOT a smart idea in the first place! i suggest right after pouring.. just wipe with paper towels Yeah, I agree no one should put the pouring pots in the microwave, that is why I said I put it in the OVEN. :confused::tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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