h1juhas Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Can you use container wax in the Presto Wax melter?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I do - I have one Presto Pot for container wax and one for votive wax. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 ...and one for pillar and one for hurricane. Just make sure you label them if you have more than one. Pouring hurricane wax into the votive presto is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashncandles Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Why do you have a separate pot for each type of candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVCANDLES Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I use container wax in my presto pot. I use one presto pot for votive wax and one for container wax. This makes it so much easier for me because I usually have about 4 or 5 pounds in each. If I don't use all the wax I don't have to worry about putting the left over wax into something else just so I can then use a different wax. I guess I am just lazy like that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I use them separate so I dont have to clean them out all the time and so I can do more than one project at a time. I do all my mixing in my pour pots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I use them separate so I dont have to clean them out all the time and so I can do more than one project at a time. I do all my mixing in my pour pots...How do you keep the wax at the right temp? Do you put the pour pot on another heat source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Can anyone tell me where to get one of these presto wax melters? I have read about them somewhere else and can't remember where I found the info! It would speed up my candle making process so much if I had one of these, I could make more at once, and clean up wouldn't be near as bad. Thanks!!Jewel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The cheapest I've found have been at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I got mine at walmart also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 So it is called a presto kitchen kettle, is there a spicket type thing on it, or is it just a big pot?? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 So it is called a presto kitchen kettle, is there a spicket type thing on it, or is it just a big pot?? TIA!It's a big pot that you have to install your own spigot into. Or you can just use it as a double boiler too. http://www.candletech.com/budgetmelter/index.htmhttp://www.candlecauldron.com/prestopot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 How do you keep the wax at the right temp? Do you put the pour pot on another heat source?I melt my wax in the presto, pour into the pour pot. Check the temp (I have a digital for that, my candy thermometer is on the presto.) Add FO at the correct temp, stir like crazy until it's the right temp and pour. I have a single burner with a pan of water for repours - just set the pour pot in the pan of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks again everyone!! And thanks so much for the links!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have two pots. One with container wax in it, and I color and scent in my pour pots. Since I melt the wax to 180, and pour at 160 I have plenty of time to scent & color; I have a second presto that I just have water in to use as a double boiler for my votives/melts, and just put melt the wax in the pour pot (reminds me of when I first started on the stove). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prcandles Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 After reading on here how everyone loves there Presto Pot, I ran out and got one too! And like so many have said when they first used it, What did I wait for! Good luck with yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 How do you keep the wax at the right temp? Do you put the pour pot on another heat source?Yes I use a single burner with a double boiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Why do you have a separate pot for each type of candle?Good question. Why not just pour the amount of wax you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineSundries Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I have three presto pots - well actually four but one I use for melting my oils to make soap (I have this oil + microwave fear... ) - anyway... I use all three for votive or container wax. I usually melt enough wax for the job I need to do and I add my color and my scent right in the presto pot. They are so super easy to clean out that it's just easier for me to do that. Once I have the color and scent in, I shut off the presto pot and let it cool a bit, then I pour it into my pouring pot. By then it's usually cool enough to let me pour - but then I pour rather hot (about 120*) compaired to most repenishable wax chandlers. It works better for me to do that - less wet spots and all that... I also leave it in the presto pot for as long as I can because that way if I let it cool too long, I can just warm it up a bit right in the pot. I don't like using double boiler things with candles because I'm kinda klutzy and I get water EVERYWHERE!! lolLife & Light!Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I agree with Tish - I just put color and fo in my pot and then when ready to pour it put in my pitcher and pour. They are very easy to clean up. Anything under 2 lbs of wax though I do use my pour pot as a double boiler. It just seems easier to do smaller amounts in the pour pot. For my double boiler I use an old presto pressure cooker that the handle broke on and I always keep it warming with water. Help to have to clean out pour pitcher and also if you get interrupted - just put your pour pot in it. When I have a large job I have 2 presto pots and I use both of them. Couldn't make it without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Good question. Why not just pour the amount of wax you need?I fill each presto with wax and UV and pour till I'm done. When I'm about done with containers, I plug in the votive pot. I have a shelf on my work table that holds all the prestos. I just move my scale under which ever one I'm using. I don't like to do dishes, why would I want to clean the presto after each batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I found one at Wal-mart for $21.00 Thanks again everyone for the help!! Can't wait to use it!! I looked online, but couldn't find one except on Amazon for more, then you would have to pay shipping, so going to the store is the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspencreek Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I have a presto pot for each different type of wax that I use. I scoop it out into a pouring pitcher stir in the scent and color and then if I have to repour I heat the pouring pitcher in the Turkey Roaster. I love my presto pots and would not use anything other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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