Hen-n-Chicks Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 What melting method has been most effective for you? I tried a roasting pan and after nearly 3 hours at max temp the melted wax wasn't near hot enough. I jumped ship and did a double boiler on the stove and the wax reached optimum temp within 5 mins. I colored, scented and poured in no time.Any recommendations?~Shawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travkeeper Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Shawna, If you can put the money out a presto melter is the way to go you can melt 8lbs. in about 10 min... They run about $60.00 + shipping.... I get mine from Venus.... http://www.venuscandles.com/ Good Luck with your choise... Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staysee Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 What melting method has been most effective for you? I tried a roasting pan and after nearly 3 hours at max temp the melted wax wasn't near hot enough. I jumped ship and did a double boiler on the stove and the wax reached optimum temp within 5 mins. I colored, scented and poured in no time.Any recommendations?~ShawnaI've only done the double boiler method, and frankly, it bores me! LOL. I'm really thinking about making a presto pot. It's basically a deep fryer (with an adjustable temp setting) that you drill a hole into and add a spout to pour your wax after heating. They run about $20-25 bucks at Target/Wal-Mart, etc. Here is information about how to make them from Candle Tech - http://www.candletech.com/general-information/do-it-yourself-wax-melter/ , or you can get them already made, as Travis said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Presto. They work like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 presto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewill5 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I found Presto pots for 49.99 + 15 for shipping on Ebay. My hubster is sick of my stove messes so he is buying one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travkeeper Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 it will be well woth it... Hope you enjoy... Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdesousa5 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 You can find them at Walmart for $29.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 definitely Presto, but watch out....the Presto pots at Wal-Mart are smaller than the older ones. Found that out the hard way after buying 3 news ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdesousa5 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 definitely Presto, but watch out....the Presto pots at Wal-Mart are smaller than the older ones. Found that out the hard way after buying 3 news ones.You are right but I don't find the larger ones anywhere now. I think they are not being made anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxxcandles Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 You are right but I don't find the larger ones anywhere now. I think they are not being made anymore.Oh that is a bummer...and just when I have been trying to hold out until Christmas to get one. Are the ones on Ebay the small ones too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrose2712 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I found Presto pots for 49.99 + 15 for shipping on Ebay. My hubster is sick of my stove messes so he is buying one for me. Where on EBAY did you get yours? My BF got me a gift card to EBAY so I could get one. Just wanted to see if anyone bought one from the supplier I am looking at? It seems it is the same price. I am also curious of the safety of the unit. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travkeeper Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I think this is the same co. I bought mine from... They changes names a few months ago... Here is the Ebay auction # 230422075172 Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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