Would freezing some water in these before using them for the first time get rid of any slivers of metal people are seeing in the popsicles?
1885615
I never tried that. What I did do was put them in the dishwasher before I used them. I've never had a problem with the metal slivers, maybe I was lucky. I hope that helps :)
1885616
Sure, probably boiling them would do it, also washing really well with hot soapy water and a pipe cleaner would do it.
1885617
Not sure but none of mine had those slivers, I checked them very well before I used them. We really like them a lot!!
544225
Yes but they don't seal very well so if you are going to freeze for more than a couple of days, freezer burn will most likely occur.
2086963
I have never tried to freeze water in them so I don't really know. they are wonderful for icecream though.
1723551
YES! FREEZE or place ice packs in the refrigerator. They work a lot better that way!
39488
Because mine never froze, they would float. Even the few I had that would freeze floated. Hope that helps.
893829
I have noticed that there is "residual" ice flakes in the seems of these after a use. Therefore, rinse them off with water to melt away the residual, wipe off the excess water. put them together and put water in it. careful not to squeeze too hard which will allow the seems to get filled up with water (causing that line or crack). allow several hours to completely freeze.
1777287
We keep ours in the frig. Don't know if we could hold them if they got "freezer cold". Pop does stay cold for the whole can with it just chilled.
548154
I find that when I get ones that are stubborn to come out of the mold, I just stick it under some running warm water, and it melts enough to free it from the mold. If you're pulling on the stick and the whole stick is coming out and leaving the ice pop behind, then yes you either didn't fill it up enough (not enough pop for the stick to 'grab on' to) or they just aren't frozen enough.
552130
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.
2235105
The base the silicone molds are attached to is hollow, so there's no solution in the base to freeze.. The instructions say fill, then freeze at zero degrees for at least 6 hours. I'm sure freezing time varies depending on your freezer and probably the substance you're trying to freeze, but you won't have a popsicle in 10 minutes.
664393
Yes, they can. If you intent to keep them permanently in your freezer, make sure that automatic defrosting system is working well.
2086960
Have not attempted this, but I feel confident that they would hold up for a single use if they went immediately into the freezer. I am equally confident that they would NOT hold up for more than a single use and/or if the water were significantly hot when put into the container. Hope that helps.
1643779
Not a photo trick at all, yeah you can definitely make the ice clear. Just takes a little practice because it depends on how pure the water is and how fast it cools. Use the best water not tap, then boil it. Play around putting different places in the freezer.
1464630
Absolutely!!! I love mine, I push them out from the back, if they are really frozen I run the bottom under warm water. Love mine, never use anything else!!!
984145
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.
1075535
I kept mine in the freezer until I was ready to use them. That worked well.
1180215
I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly... » Read More I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. « Show Less