Ravens Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I use wooden spoons to mix the wax, dye, and fragrance oils for my tarts. What is the best way to clean the wax residue on the spoons? Should I use something different to mix the waxes? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I use plastic from WalMart, maybe cost 3 for $2. I just wipe off with a paper towel when wax is wet. Or use a heat gun to melt then use the towels. I'm sure the same would work for the wooden spoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you, Sharon. Never thought about using plastic spoons. I'm sure they'll be easier to clean than wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOrleansLady Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I use hightemp silicone spatulas and clean with hot water & soap or heat gun & paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you, Sharon. Never thought about using plastic spoons. I'm sure they'll be easier to clean than wood!These spoons have a high temp, seems like *300 but check on pkg. They will say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie73 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) I used to use big plastic spoons, would put them in the oven (200 degrees) with the pouring pot then wipe the wax off. Now I use bamboo skewers. There are a 100 in a package and are pretty inexpensive. When you're thru, you just throw it out, no worries of having to clean the darn thing. I forgot to add, that when I am testing for color, I use disposable spoons. I just buy a big box of the cheapest spoons (usually store brand.) I thought it was worth a shot, and they have worked great for me. Hope this helps! Edited August 22, 2009 by Debbie73 add an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Where do you buy the bamboo skewers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves'sHomemade Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I use a metal wisk and then put it in the oven to clean and then wipe off with paper towels. Same as I do with pouring pots and molds.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves'sHomemade Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I do on occasion sneak some of wifey's bamboo skewers when she is not looking. Also use those to stir large wax pieces until they melt. Love to poke them with the point. I just wipe them off with paper towel and reuse a few times. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOrleansLady Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Where do you buy the bamboo skewers?WalMart has them or World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, any place with a good kitchen section....Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dias5boys Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 For mixing my batches I use the chinese chop sticks. I also use spatulas from the dollar store. As for the spatulas, I quickly wipe them clean when I am done or I place them in my over for a few minutes until everything is melting, then I wipe and rinse off.(I do not heat my over up high 200 and then I shut it off also) The chinese chop sticks I wipe of quick, and a quick rinse, place out to dry and I am back in business. Now I do go through these though just b/c we eat alot of chinese and we all grab a few chop sticks, just for me to bring home and use for candle making.....sshhh don't tell them though. Oh and these work great for wrapping wicks in to keep them in place when pouring....awesome wicker holder when I can't find my real ones.Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I found the slotted metal big spoons to use to stir with at the Dollar Tree as well as a cheap wisk. I just zap them with the heat gun when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrochet Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I use a wisk that I bought from cajun candles it has a flat top so it stands up in the pot of wax. When I'm finished I just wipe it off with a paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I use a silicon whisk in the Presto and iced tea spoons in the pour pots. When I remove the whisk from the wax, I wipe it quickly with a paper towel and set it on a spoon rest (ceramic). Same thing with the iced tea spoons. If the cleaning job isn't perfect on the whisk, it doesn't matter because it's just gonna stir the same thing again next time. The iced tea spoons are real easy to clean 'cause they are metal. Just heat 'em up some way (heat gun, oven set on warm, etc.) and wipe them clean with newspaper or paper towels. You can wash them after all that with soap, but it isn't gonna make any difference to future batches if there is a little residual odor. I use bamboo skewers for some tasks (not for stirring!) and they are also easy to clean. Best defense against cleaning is to wipe as you go, while the wax is still hot, so there isn't any residue to clean up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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