Can these loops make a functional potholder, or will they melt when exposed to heat?
2051693
They are cotton so they can be exposed to heat. We use the ones my daughter has made often.
2051694
Yes, the loops are 100% cotton and hold up nicely in a functional potholder. I have two potholders made from these loops that I use all the time to retrieve hot pans from the oven. They've been washed and dried a few times, too, and although they're on the small side, they work just fine.
2051695
i think the only kind of loops to use are the harrisville design hoops, the quality is so much nicer and easier to work with. the other kind slip all over the place and don't have the thickness i want when using them, also the colors are beautiful !
2051696
I made several potholders from these loops. The made brilliantly colored potholders and do not melt at all.
2051697
Absolutely functional. BUT. They are rather small, so to be really functional you will need to make a few and then sew them together. Unless you have small hands.
1195739
I personally have used the Potholder Deluxe Kit which makes 6 potholders. It takes 36 loops to make one potholder on the 7 1/4 inch x 7 1/4 loom. For 6 potholders it takes 216 loops total to make. The loops are very good quality and makes a good sturdy potholder, much much better than using the old fashion nylon loops which you can burn your hands on when using to pick up hot items. I highly recommend the Harrisville potholder loops.
619469
The handles can become hot. For normal heating up something they are fine. But for prolonged cooking I do need a pot holder.
565319
I use mine in hanging fittings all the time, with no problems. Though I have mine in open fittings, so heat is not an issue. If you put one in an enclosed fitting you may have problems with overheating.
2189632
It would be my opinion that no, these certainly would not be heat resistant. I think you are expecting too much from an inexpensive product that will "help" in keeping things like cutting boards in place. The reviewer Nina is correct that the adhesive isn't meant to withstand things like a dishwasher. The large glass cutting board I use beside my sink often gets a little too wet and if one comes off, I just pop another one from the card and put it on!
1894251
The bowls dissipate heat very well but you still need to use a pot holder. They are of a thinner variety/bowl
2068526
Not that I know of...I've never tried. The pack consists of little gelatin beads so I'd be scared to melt them if heated another way.
234607
No, I wouldn't think so. They are just plastic so would worry about them melting/warping or someone burning themselves by touching the outside of the cup containing hot contents. I would say the plastic is about the same as a clear plastic disposable plate.
1456011
I would not recommend it. They are thin plastic and would not hold up to much heat.
917440
No, I have used the plastic funnel and the spacer several times and have not had trouble with it melting with the hot liquids,etc. However, neither would withstand a direct heat source (such as a stove burner).
1401987
These are like stoneware. But using pot holders works well. I haven't seen any damage from the heat.
1625452
All parts are stainless steel, so nothing will melt. My only concern would be some warping especially if it is heated or cooled too quickly. There is enough clearance between the outer pot and inner boiler so that binding due to different thermal expansions shouldn't be a factor. Caution that the lid and the 3ply bottom of the outer pot may expand differently than the diameter of the pots. I'd stay with low (<220 deg F) temperatures for oven use to be safe.
315821
Not sure as I always use pot holders if I boil something. If just simmering you should be fine.
1947180
Yes, absolutely. Using a potholder is a good idea too, since you may risk being burnt by the rising steam from the lid.
968004
They become hot when left over direct heat. Since I am the principle cook I really enjoy cooking with the set. I do use pot holders because my ceramic cooktop distributes the heat and the handles do become "warm". With that said, I am often using three burners at the same time.
1739722
Yes, for the most part, as other responders have noted. I'm a careful cook, though, so out of habit I usually use potholders anyway! I really like this set and am glad I bought it.
1368806
Yes! You can boil these. If you are concerned about them melting, you may want to bring your water to a good rolling boil then throw them into to the pot and put a top on it. Turn off the heat and let it sit there for about 10 minutes. Then take them out with a pair of tongs and let air dry on a clean towel. I hope this helps! :)