burnt_fingers Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 The old toaster oven I use for cleaning molds finally gave up the ghost. I thought about using the oven, but my wife won't hear of it since it is a brand new. I have 2 dozen votive and 4 pillar molds to melt off the wax. I hate the idea of using a heat gun and heating and wiping down each one individually. Any thoughts on how I can speed up the process? Yes I could go out and get another toaster oven, but I won't have time until Sunday if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Go to the local thrift stores and buy a used toaster oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Wait until your wife leaves the house for a couple of hours, then turn the oven on to 200°F, put a rack in a disposable aluminum pan, put the molds upside down on the rack and melt out your molds in the oven. Be quick like a bunny, leave the oven door OPEN as it cools, and with any luck, you won't get caught. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitewing Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Dont forget to put parchment paper between the pan and the rack. Makes cleaning a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Wait until your wife leaves the house for a couple of hours, then turn the oven on to 200°F, put a rack in a disposable aluminum pan, put the molds upside down on the rack and melt out your molds in the oven. Be quick like a bunny, leave the oven door OPEN as it cools, and with any luck, you won't get caught. :whistle:With my luck I'd get caught. I ended up using the heat gun. Went pretty quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Probably wise. If you check the yard sales in your area (or Goodwill, etc.) sometimes you can locate a second hand roaster oven which is great for many candlemaking chores. Has a larger interior, is great for warming jars or setting wax into to stay warm, etc. I would love to have one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.