If I were to make ice pops in these, how would you pour the mixture in them without a mess? Do they stand on the base for re-filling?
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The stick is actually removable so it can stand on it's base for easy filling.
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No they didn't come with a base but really I don't think these are made for liquid. I hope this helps
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You can fill a freezer ziploc bag with icing, trim the corner off, and gently squeeze out your filling.
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Hi Pallawi, how we made them was making the layers in a pyrex mold and then pushing the pushpops into the mixture cutting the layer til the bottom. Here's well explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbkgXnF_XYA
857215
No, unfortunately they must be stacked flat when placing water filled trays in the freezer. The lid is not a perfect seal to prevent leaking and only serves as a cover for stacking. Once the trays are frozen, you may easily store the trays sideways without fear of losing any ice cubes.
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The stand and the "sticks" are made of plastic, only the curvy molds are silicone. So, you don't need anything extra to make your popcicles: just pour in any liquid and freeze!
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I'm not sure how well that would work, given the fact that the popsicle stick would have to balance in the liquid. One of mine broke and I was able to glue the base/stick pieces back together.
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I havn't tried to float them so I'm not sure on that. I have a blowup buffet that I fill with ice and put dishes in. I put the cubes in the ice around the dishes and it looks really cool at night. I have also put them under a glass bowl with tinsel.
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Yes, you can freeze them on the sides, just make sure you don't fill the ice pop all the way to the top. Liquids expand when you freeze. Just leave about 1/2 inch or a little more at the top. I always put mine I a plastic cup in the freezer, but you can put them on their side if you need to.
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I would not recommend trying to stack them in the freezer, since they're flexible, and the additional weight will likely cause a deformation of the bottom one, making the ice cubes more difficult to extract.
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I accidentally froze some. I was interrupted and put my bowl of ice cream in the freezer when I answered the front door. When I got back to the ice cream a few hours later the boba on top were frozen solid. they didn't stay frozen very long but were delicious frozen. They do stick together frozen.
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I think they are meant to be frozen standing up on their lid. I just got mine because my son had the flu and only wanted gatorade pops. I froze 2 each: standing up, on their side, and with the lid down. There was no spillage at all. My son like the ones frozen with the lid down because they had a rounded top and were easier to push up. I did leave the 1" at the top for expansion which was plenty.
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You can use cubes too which I did. The molds I found a plastic container the same diameter and made a lot more and popped out when frozen and kept in zip loc in freezer but cubes work. It says not to Run for more than 2 minutes at a time but it takes a little over 3 to make a bowl full with one mold. I turned it off for 5 seconds half way through and then back on and no problems. We had shaved ice in Florida and they did the regular syrup then drizzled condensed milk over it. Luscious and healthy addition. We loved them. This is the reason we senior citizens bought this. Also great for presentation for sea food and fruit rings with fruit on top. It's noisy but so worth it. You won't regret it. I read about 30 reviews before I bought it.
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I haven't tried but I'm wondering when you say gelatin pop, are you not planning on freezing it solid? I think you'd have a hard time extracting them with the pop not getting messed up other the stick coming out. The molds are can be a little stiff when cold. Never a problem for a solid pop but could be with a gelatin pop.
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I use mine to make smoothie pops so the liquid is already half frozen and very thick. I'm not sure how they would work with very liquid filling.
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Actually everything I make usually has more of a runny consistency as with thicker things - find there are too many bubbles in the popsicle. When I did try something thicker, I scooped it with a spoon and kept tapping the bottom of the mold against the counter to flatten it out.
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Make sure you rinse them each time to remove chipped ice. I usually fill them to the top and then swipe a small amount off he too with my thumb. Also make sure they are snugly connected before pouring water in, and pour the water slowly.
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They are not reusable. They can only be frozen once - because you have to "pop" the cubes out of them when you want to use them. You can kind of use them as an ice pack over and over, but you can't get the ice cubes out without breaking the plastic. Does that make sense?
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I put mine in the ice cube bin in my freezer to "frost" them so I can put cold drinks in them in the summertime.....I have never had a problem with them doing this.
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A: OK, this question sounds a bit obvious, but I have found there is a "best way". - Attach the two pieces of each ice maker together FIRST, before adding water - Use the best quality water available (filtered, boiled, reverse osmosis etc.) - Carefully pour water into the top hole (use a cup) and leave an empty space of about 1 centimeter all around the hole. The empty space needed because ICE EXPANDS. - Chill the ice makers in your freezer for several hours. If you want them SOLID all the way through, allow about 3 to 4 hours. You could also chill for less time if you want to leave a liquid center. I found that boiling the water beforehand and then adding to the ice ball mold makes clearer ice, but that may just be me. Try it out. Just make sure to use good quality water rather than tap water.