How and where do I melt the wax if not in the pitcher, on a stovetop. New to this
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Basically the pitcher acts as a double boiler. You can use a smaller pot instead, but the pitcher makes it easier and cleaner as it has the pouring spout and a handle (that doesn't seem to get hot either, so far). You fill a larger pot about 1/2 way with water, place it on a stove burner (or whatever heating element you choose), and the put the pitcher inside the pot with water, slowly melting the wax (stir frequently). I use approx med-hi heat to start and then adjust up or down accordingly. Then you just pour from the pitcher into your decided containers and there ya go. Hope that helps. :)
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This is hot wax. You need an iron to apply it. You melt it onto the base then iron it in. Once it cools you scrape it off with a plastic scraper. You can then finish the base with a brush and some scotch brite. This was is not meant to be a rub on wax, there is a different kind of wax for that application.
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Either pre heat the pitcher with hot but not boiling water or put a metal knife in the pitcher before you pour in boiling water. Pre heating works best. Glass just doesn't expand very fast.
640352
I would definitely melt it. It has a wax like consistency so it would be quite difficult to whip up. This seller is great because they send you recipes as to what u can mix and use it for.
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If you are making iced tea or iced coffee, and the beverage will need to be diluted, add the cool water or diluent to the pitcher first and then add the hot liquid. If you are making sweet tea, add the sugar and the water to the pitcher and then the hot liquid. I was taught when using fine china, always put a sterling spoon in the cup before pouring hot tea into the cup for the same reason. The sterling absorbs the heat first, preventing the fragile china cup from cracking. I make iced tea every day. I use an old pyrex coffee pot to boil the water and to steep the tea, then I pour it into a pitcher with about a pint of cool water. I have never had a pitcher break when using this method. If you are making iced tea or iced coffee, and the beverage will need to be diluted, add the cool water or diluent to the pitcher first and then add the hot liquid. If you are making sweet tea, add the sugar and the water to the pitcher and then the hot liquid. I was taught when using fine china, always put a sterling spoon in the cup before pouring hot tea into the cup for the same reason. The sterling absorbs the heat first, preventing the fragile china cup from cracking. I make iced tea every day. I use an old pyrex coffee pot to boil the water and to steep the tea, then I pour it into a... » Read More If you are making iced tea or iced coffee, and the beverage will need to be diluted, add the cool water or diluent to the pitcher first and then add the hot liquid. If you are making sweet tea, add the sugar and the water to the pitcher and then the hot liquid. I was taught when using fine china, always put a sterling spoon in the cup before pouring hot tea into the cup for the same reason. The sterling absorbs the heat first, preventing the fragile china cup from cracking. I make iced tea every day. I use an old pyrex coffee pot to boil the water and to steep the tea, then I pour it into a pitcher with about a pint of cool water. I have never had a pitcher break when using this method. « Show Less
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I heat water in them in the microwave all of the time and never have any problems. I even rinse and reuse the cups - and then heat water in them in the microwave. I usually stop at 4 rounds of this, but they don't lose integrity at all, and I don't notice any melting wax or burned paper.
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Very easy. Just lift the pitcher off the heating element and wash it in the sink. Don't immerse it and it is not dishwasher safe.
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I said no at first--but saw other people saying "most likely" so I filled one up with water and left it over night, on the counter - IT WORKS! I guess this means soup can also go in, just not hot as I am sure that would melt the wax coating.
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If not a warmer..place the wax container half or 3/4th dipped in a pan filled with water. Heat this pan of water on your cooking range till the wax melts. And use d wax side by side. Or empty the wax in a microwavable/plastic container and try heating it on a soup auto heat mode.
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I put the metal cup directly on the stove. It melts pretty quickly, so you want to keep an eye on it. Make sure to use an oven mitt when you take it off the stove. The handle doesn't get too hot, but why take chances.As far as using this product to wax under my arms -- I don't and I think it might be a bit of a challenge. Unless you have a lot of experience waxing, I'd recommend sticking with waxing and using muslin strips to remove the wax.
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I would not recommend that you pour wax directly into this warmer. I would suggest you purchase a can of wax that normally is used with this warmer and when that can is empty you could refill the can. Hope that helps.
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I have not tried melting wax in the microwave, I'm not sure if it works, or damages the wax. Sorry, not sure if that would work.
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Hello SK,Thank you for your question.We would recommend you to melt the wax in a melting pot or in the microwave.You may use any kind of strip, but this is a no strip disposable wax.We hope that we answered your questions, if you have any other questions please let us know!Hairsalonusa Customer Care
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There's a gasket between the pieces at the bottom. You can melt it if you crank the thing up really high without anything in it. Forgot mine while preheating it and the gasket was smoking. Never had a problem when there was stuff in it though. Also ... too hot for too long and the handle can get really hot.
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This is not a good idea for a stove top or a hot plate, you should use a stand wire grid with flame for heat adjustment for this glass wear. Reason I say that is heat absorption for the surface may not be sufficient to keep it from cracking the Corning Pyrex base.. If you do you better test it with water with salt and keep an eye on it. Be ready to shut it down if it cracks.
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Hello can you recommend what type of wax warmer to use for this type of wax?
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If the wax is solid, it may take anywhere between 5-12 hours for it to melt completely. If it isn't heating, the heating element may have gone bad. Contact Homedics for replacement info. Here is Amazon's link to the product manual: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/media/i3d/01/A/man-migrate/MANUAL000006680.pdf