what is the iron plate area made of?
1884026
It is some type of plastic but it does not seem to melt if you let the iron cool a few minutes first. I was nervous about putting a hot iron away on it but have gradually gotten more brave and now am pretty confident putting the iron in it after putting everything else away. No issues.
1884027
It appears to be a plastic material, should have a silicone pad on it as it is definitely not heat proof. I put my warm iron in it when I first got it and it started to melt. I purchased a silicone iron rest which I have in this stand and it works perfectly.
993720
No, it is a steel material. Only the grille plates themselves are cast iron.
545156
Yes the material are tempered steel plate. I have then in different sizes. The key to these iron and others like the you can't control the heat. You must look at the hair texture and density. And all way check the temperature on a white towel or paper. If there is a brown spot on towel after you test the iron It's too hot. These iron hold heat very well so unless u have used Marcel's of this type please practice on doll head u can several burn a person with these irons. One more the before you use them for the first time u must season them. This is how u do it. Turn gas burner to Med low get some pressing oil and apply thin coats to the entire plated inside and out now very carefully lay the iron across burner grill let it get very hot. Then put it on a Cool burner too Cool completely. Then wipe off excess oil.
1072735
It is made of steel mesh and covered with a padded ironing board cover. very sturdy
926495
I have one and I believe that it's wrought iron. It doesn't look like iron because it's coated somehow but the coating is very hard and strong. I love this cage!
1400454
Is what i believe they call cast iron. Which is more like a metal but it does have some mastic in some areas (feels like plastic). But for the most part it is a metal armor, it is not the cheap quality ones made of plastic. Is a very good made and good quality collectors item
423026
Hi. The plate surface is a little over 3-1/4" x 1-1/2". Great iron! My daughter bought one too after using mine. The answer from Melanie must be talking about a different one - this is not square.
1326690
it's made of metal. it isnt made of unbreakable iron or anything, but it's definitely a nice step up from plastic.
1067551
The plate is made of aluminum with a dark anodized finish. Super-durable, won't warp with normal use (unlike the WARING brand look-alike).
187667
Normal Iron. Yes, there is instructions but it is inferior paper and I could never get it to work.
1273047
The plates 1" its a real good flat iron it leaves your hair soft and adds a little shine to it. I love it.
698818
The top is aluminum also. It is extra protection when I use it as an ironing board and I can set my iron off the pad.
549311
The outer cover is a nice, smooth cotton/muslin type of material. It doesn't move or shift when you are ironing. Underneath the outer cover is nice, thick padding. The whole thing is substantial, very well constructed.
1349113
Irons are steel. Drivers are graphite. Hope this helps. It's good value for the money.
2257755
It's made of...Body/steel Top plate / fluorine coat plate Gotoku/ heat resistant aluminum die casting Burner/heat resistant aluminum die casting Appliance valve knob/ ABS resin
1882094
its been awile so to be honest i cant say 100 percent im sure it not but i think if i liked it id guess it wood not pressedwood.but you can find the same one at other places or call the mfg.but if i liked it id guess all wood ironing surface.i do know part of it is thin lamenet but it was the best of what i could find at the time.ed
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It looks like steel to me. I seem to remember something on the tag about rust-proofing, too.