Are these mitts flexible or stiff to hold pots and pans? Some people say silicone is stiff to grab pots.
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They are flexible. If you look in the product photos, you will see a photo where both hands are balled up in "thumbs up" fists. There are a lot of silicone mitts you cannot do that way, but you can do our Super Flex Silicone Oven Mitts like that. We can do that because most of the mitt is designed to be thin enough to be really flexible. There are thicker raised areas (the circle and spokes) spread out in the main palm and thumb areas. These thicker raised areas are what normally make contact with the hot surfaces of pots and pans. But even the areas without the raised areas give really good heat resistance. Silicone is really that good at insulating. Add in the quilted comfort lining, and you have even more heat resistance. Hope that helps! :)
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They would be perfect for that. Pick up some plant hooks from the local harware store and a small drill bit. Drill a pilot hole in the wooden beem so you don't tear up your hand too bad. You will probably need a lanyard or something to help suspend the pot too.
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I believe they are 100% silicone. They are flexible and the color is solid. I love using these instead of my muffin pans. Cleaning these is so easy as you just run them under warm/hot water and then I just let them dry on a towel. I'm very happy that I purchased these! :)
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I can't compare them to your silicone gloves, but these mits seem flexible to me, especially compared to Le Creuset "cool tool" which they say can be used as a pot holder. The best part is they don't have any thread stitches to burn which then leaves seams open. These are the best I've had and I recommend them.
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Neither I'm afraid. The Silicone is actually quite hard with only a minimal give to it. I do find that the with of the silicone is better when compared to using the regular generic hooks, as my hand isn't cramping from all the use. Hope this is a helpful answer.
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They are flexible. I love the spatulas they are my go to ones. The colors always catch my eye over my old ones. I try not to leave these in the pan when stirring things but every now again I do and I have never had a problem with melting. Love Them
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They are flexible. You shouldn't have any problems.. I was very happy with this purchase
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I actually bought a couple of those and found myself using silicone backed fabric pot holders. I like the larger size, got a firmer grip, can be used as a trivet and they don't get lost in the drawer. Hope this answer helps. Oh, I LOVE the dutch oven!!!!
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The mesh is not flexible. There is a little give but not enough to squeeze inside a smaller pot. Plus there is the little stand where you could hang and drain on the lid of the pot. If you're frying small items in a smaller pot id recommend a wok mesh strainer. I personally use this big one to fry in a big outdoor fryer. Hope this helps.
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How long can you hold the pot? I would say, with complete confidence, that these pretty red mitts will protect your hands with near zero heat transference, for as long as you have the strength to hold it. Heat has simply never transferred to my hands at all at any oven temp I normally employ, so I feel very confident at temperatures up to 450*F. My home oven's maximum temperature setting is 500*F. The following statement from Wikipedia, in my opinion, is the final word on the matter of heat transference:"Silicone rubber offers good resistance to extreme temperatures, being able to operate normally from −100 to 300 °C (−148 to 572 °F)." http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_rubber#PropertiesHappy Baking! How long can you hold the pot? I would say, with complete confidence, that these pretty red mitts will protect your hands with near zero heat transference, for as long as you have the strength to hold it. Heat has simply never transferred to my hands at all at any oven temp I normally employ, so I feel very confident at temperatures up to 450*F. My home oven's maximum temperature setting is 500*F. The following statement from Wikipedia, in my opinion, is the final word on the matter of heat transference:"Silicone rubber offers good resistance to extreme... » Read More How long can you hold the pot? I would say, with complete confidence, that these pretty red mitts will protect your hands with near zero heat transference, for as long as you have the strength to hold it. Heat has simply never transferred to my hands at all at any oven temp I normally employ, so I feel very confident at temperatures up to 450*F. My home oven's maximum temperature setting is 500*F. The following statement from Wikipedia, in my opinion, is the final word on the matter of heat transference:"Silicone rubber offers good resistance to extreme temperatures, being able to operate normally from −100 to 300 °C (−148 to 572 °F)." http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_rubber#PropertiesHappy Baking! « Show Less
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There is no stiffness. The material is entirely soft, but it compresses your hands slightly. I'm not sure it would stop clenching--you can still make a tight fist in these.
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I don't have any teapots, but I stuck one down the spout of my tea kettle and it worked fine. Yes, they are flexible.
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They are hard/brittle. They do have a little give to them when I squeeze hard, but definitely wouldn't consider them flexible. We haven't broken any of them & have had them for about a year though.
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The heads of the spatula/scrapers do not flop around. They are pretty ridged but the edges are pliable to shape to the vessel you are scraping. I would not use these for mixing a stiff dough, though I have used them for batters and for mixing wet ingredients like a meatloaf or casserole ingredients and they did just fine. I'm really very happy with them.
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All of these utensil have stiff handles. The bowl of the ladle is pliable but not wobbly, so the answer to your question is no. I've been using these for a while now and also have their 3 set of spatulas and two of their tongs. I have found these superior to any other silicone utensils on the market. Hope this helps.
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Hi. These are thinner and not as heavy as silicone, probably not as durable as well, but they work great for delicate cooking such as cookies and desserts.
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For low to medium-high heat they get warm but not so hot you need a pot holder. At high temperatures and for oven use, always use a mit. By the way, I stand by my original review -- I would not trade these for anything. Love them!