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Henryk
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Is there such a thing as ...
« on: Jul 10th, 2005, 11:48am » |
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Is there such a thing as a "mini" presto pot? Here's why I ask. I just started pouring some paraffin pillars but up until this point have done natural waxes. My soys and BW (usually) candles did not require repours at all. The few palms I did I was able to nuke a bit for the repours and the others I could get away with heat-gunning them. (I really don't want to put scented/colored waxes back in my presto to remelt).
First off, I don't even know if its safe to nuke paraffin (or the additives) and it seems I have to nuke awful long (I do it at 1/2 power so I hopefully won't have problems with the pyrex). The glass gets very hot before the wax melts, so with these points in mind I'd like to find a better solution.
I always do really small batches of candles and was hoping there was an alternate way of remelting the wax for the repours without putting it back in my presto or using the double boiling method with a pour pot since its so hot here these days.
I thought a miniature cup-size presto would be perfect. Is there such a thing or something similar that would get hot enough or is there an easier solution I'm missing?
TIA!
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Jenniejr
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #1 on: Jul 10th, 2005, 11:52am » |
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Not sure if there is a mini presto pot, but you could always use a hot plate to keep the wax warm for when you need to repour. Or you could set the oven at 150* and keep the wax warm in there. With it set that low, I have never even noticed a "heat" difference in the house. (hot here too) HTH 
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Henryk
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #3 on: Jul 10th, 2005, 12:09pm » |
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Wow ! Thanks for the fast responses both of you. The item that Garf posted looks perfect for what I need. Example - today I did two more rustics - I only needed about 1/4 cup of the wax for repours (the rest I made a couple votives).
Don't know how I missed it but I did a search for "pot" right before posting also but just kept getting "whats in your pot" and "apothecary" 
Thanks again!
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Candleman
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #4 on: Jul 10th, 2005, 2:33pm » |
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Since it is such a small repour you might could use an electric potourri pot or a candle warmer. Just don't leave it in there for to long of a time or you might cook off to much scent.
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #5 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 9:41am » |
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I ordered 3 of the mini pots from American Science (where Garf got them) When I placed my order there were only 3 left in the warehouse. It has been a few weeks.. I think so you may want to call and find out if they still have any. It was not an item that they carry all the time. It was an only while supplies last type of deal.
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eugenia
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #6 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 12:36pm » |
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Henry, I use a small aluminum pour pot and set it directly in the empty presto to reheat the wax for repours. You could even use a clean coffee can or place the pyrex right in the presto. I crank the presto up, 250 or so.
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scrubbz
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #7 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 1:05pm » |
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Last I heard American Science & Surplus were out of these and didn't think they would be getting any more
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #8 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 2:21pm » |
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I pour my excess wax in a veg can then when I am ready for the repour just sit it in my water and melt it that way. I save most of my cans for just this. hth
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #9 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 2:54pm » |
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Last year at Dollar General, I got a small electric pot that's made for heating water. Had a spout, was probably 2-3 cup capacity, and was $5. Kind of a pia to wipe out, but melted small amounts of wax fine.
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #10 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 3:00pm » |
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Rival makes a 2 cup crock pot.....I just bought two at Bed Bath and Beyond. Donita
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Re: Is there such a thing as ...
« Reply #11 on: Jul 11th, 2005, 6:18pm » |
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I bought mini pour pots from candlechem on ebay. I think they were 4 for $20. Then I use a double boiler to reheat. Sometimes if it's just a little bit of wax, I pour it into votive or tart molds until I need them for the repour, then reheat in a mini pour pot. I think they hold a max of 2lbs.
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Wax and a wick, what's so hard about that.
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