Has anyone used this pitcher on a hot plate to melt candle wax? CandleScience mentions in tutorials that you can use a hot plate instead of a double boiler, but doesn't go into detail. What kind have you used? What heat setting?
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I have not used a hot plate, but it should work just fine. I've melted wax with the pitcher directly on the stove (I have the smooth surface, glass-top burners) and have had no problems. You are only heating to 150-180 degrees (water boils at 212) and that does not require a lot of source heat to accomplish. Just keep the element temp on a low setting (3-4 on a 10 scale) and be patient with a watchful eye.
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The only thing this device does is heat up like a stove, so you should be able to use any brand of wax that melts in a suitably sized container. As long as you have a 400g tin (which many waxes are already sold in), you can sit the tin inside of the warmer and you're all set. In fact, I plan on keeping the tin that my wax came in, and purchasing whatever kind of wax refills I want. The fit was a bit snug but it worked like a charm.
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I personally do not trust for very hot food or liquid. My preference is glass as the best choice. Unfortunately very few glass pitcher blenders are offered in contrast to polycarbonate, etc
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I have looked and looked for a glass pitcher that will withstand boiling water, but have found very few that do. This particular pitcher is well made, but I've never attempted to put billing water in it. I use it for iced tea. I make the tea in a separate kettle and allow it to cool a bit before I pour it into the pitcher. Also, I put hot water from the tap in the pitcher before I pour the tea into it in order to help warm up the glass. As I understand it, the reason many glass pitchers crack from boiling water is because of the temperature difference between the glass and the water...so, I always warm up the pitcher a bit first.
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CS says not to use soap and water to clean out their pitchers as they will rust. Instead use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle while the wax is still in a semi-liquid state and use paper towels to wipe out the excess wax.
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Laura, I would think so if you melt candle wax by putting this over a pot with hot water on the stove. It melts the candy coatings fine so I would think it would work for candle wax too.
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I do not think so because there is no temp. control. Different wax = different melt points. Plus if the unit overheated the wax might smoke or ignite. If it leaked into the heating coil you could have a fire.
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I bought a different brand like this and I did soak the strip in hot water and the wax came off really good. I only used about 10 strip for the entire jar of wax as I washed the other strips many times. That is so much better than the old methods.
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i donot keep my machine on all the time. when i use it is the only time it is on .it takes about 1 hour to melt wax right.
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I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00.
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hi Katy - No! Never put wax directly on the heat! It is too volatile, and can catch fire that way. Recommended - either get a double boiler, or use an available adapter to make an existing pot the bottom part. Also recommended - candle-making thermometer to make sure your temps are okay, and a beginning candle-making book.
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I purchased the heating unit which you just plug in and wait for it to melt. I don't have any other suggestions- I invested in the unit because I was scared of overheating the wax and burning myself. Good luck!
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Sorry....never have used in double boiler....but if you mean to melt chocolate or something like that.....I would use it for that purpose....Pyrex can take boiling water....hope that helps.
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No, you do not need a wax warmer. This can be warmed (carefully) on the stove. Make sure the handle is positioned off to the side while you are heating the wax, so the handle does not get hot. Heat at medium and it'll be melted in about 5 minutes or less.
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boiling water, but I would place the wax container in a glass in the water. It should work.
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The first time I tried it I poked a hole in the wax. All the solution came out during the cycle, but I didn't notice any improvement. The second time I tried it, I left it alone and the wax didn't melt for me, either, even though I made sure very hot water started the cycle. I'm not a fan of this product at all. After not getting any results, I ran a cycle with a small amount of bleach poured into the bottom of the dishwasher. Viola! Beautiful, sparkling clean dishwasher!
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In a wax pot.. I suppose you could use a double boiler but the pan you use would be earmarked for wax only. As a cosmetologist I have used Cirepil Blue for a long time.. It can be messy but I like not having to use strips .