justajesuschick Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I am spending A LOT of time cleaning a silicone batter mixer between scents. I remember that someone here used chopsticks and someone else said they used wooden skewers. I searched for the thread I remember and all I can find is one from well before I was here.Can you tell me what you use if you use something like this?I'd sure appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I buy cheap spoons from Walmart or the Dollar Store and when I'm done stirring, I wipe them off with a paper towel while they're still warm and the wax comes off quickly. I've used forks too. I'm sure there's a better way to do it then what I do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 That is a FAR better idea than what I am doing! Yesterday, I filled my turkey fryer so full that I could not get the lid on and I poured so much that I almost emptied it. I counted and I poured 22 scents. I cleaned that silicone batter stirrer thing I have to bits!Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use spoons (wooden ones) and wipe them just like Belinda said. As soon as you are done stirring, wipe that sucker with a paper towel or any type of cloth and you can use it for all your batches that follow. I have the same spoons for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I bought a pack of heavy duty wooden skewers that I use to stir fo. They really look more like skinny dowels because they are not pointy on the end. I have had the same pack for close to 4 years and only throw them away on occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yes, I posted a while back that I used wooden skewers to stir my hot wax and FO with. They last a long, long time and they are super cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use wooden spoons that have cracked or broken, I hold the spoon part and stir with the stick part and wipe off with paper towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) I use chopsticks and the only time they break is when I break them. I also use them to secure my wick in the candle and that's what causes the break. Edited March 9, 2014 by Scented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone05 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Currently we are using glass stir rods. They wipe off really easily. Even though they are not a thick as I was looking for and sometimes seem a little fragile I still like them. I broke one but that was my own fault for not paying attention to what I was doing. I buy them off amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Stirring-Rod-Long-Diameter/dp/B009RR16A0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394347483&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+stirring+rod'>http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Stirring-Rod-Long-Diameter/dp/B009RR16A0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394347483&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+stirring+rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'll have to try the wooden skewer deal. I use a metal whisk & wipe it down with paper towels as soon as I'm done mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystic sowles Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I currently use wooden skewers as well. For 99 cents you get a bunch of them and I wipe them off and reuse them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglvr Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use a metal whisk as well and just wipe it off between batches with a paper towel. Speaking of stirring though.... do you guys stir gently or really whip it up? I've never known what is best so if someone could help answer that question it would be appreciated.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvonne Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use the kind of stick you use to blend paint with. I have several and name them "Flower" Bake" and so on. They are very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I've used nothing but chopsticks since I started making candles and never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use paint stirrers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I stir firmly but try not to get bubbles. That doesn't mean it's right and another way is wrong though. Hopefully you'll get some more responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yet another chopstick/skewer user. Super cheap & works slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleKitty Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I use a combination of skewers and a metal whisk, it just depends upon what's near me at the time.For the heavier FOs like vanilla, I always give the wax a good beating and any bubbles I stir up eventually floats to the surface and breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I been using the large wood popsicle sticks, stir and then discard... I'll be checking out skewers or chopsticks now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I use a stick blender on low and pulse for 2 minutes. The stainless steel blades are easy to clean but I use fos that are similar in fragrance and don't color. There's not enough fragrance to make a difference but when switching to another type like floral from pumpkin or vanilla fos, its best to clean it off. HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 A stick blender? Don't you get bubbles? I bet it incorporates the scent perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I use wooden skewers too. I don't usually reuse them after I've made wax melts though. Maybe I should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 No I don't get bubbles. I once tried a hand mixer but got terrible bubbles. It came to me that if a stick blender could incorporate soap batter, then why not candle wax? You have to be careful and not get splattered with wax but it really does a great job of breaking down and incorporating fo and wax. Color works even better with this method and or hard to blend in fos like Muscadine Vineyard (which still leaves a little orange on the bottom). I get good adhesion and if there are bubbles they are teeny tiny ones that don't show up on the candle. HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Doesn't anything wood soak in some of the scent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Doesn't anything wood soak in some of the scent? I haven't had that issue yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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