wendell keenan Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 For anybody that uses a Kitchen Kettle to melt wax. Can you tell me if it's easier to melt wax directly in the Kitchen Kettle or to put the wax in a pour pot and place the pour pot in the Kitchen Kettle on a trivet and melt the wax as a double boiler? I'm just starting out and would like to know any thoughts on this question.Thanks in advance.Wendell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I melt the wax directly in the kettle, just keep the temp below 200 degrees. I usually set mine at about 150, let the wax melt and turn it down if I'm not going to use it right away. I love it and I want more of them, it makes it so much quicker to melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Yep put the wax directly in the kettle, I use a measuring cup to scoop it out into my pour pots when i am ready to mix. I never turn it above "Warm", it really doesnt take long to melt and by the time you get your stuff set up it is ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 out of couriosity (i found a bunch already converted on e-bay) can you leave un used wax in the pot and re melt it later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 out of couriosity (i found a bunch already converted on e-bay) can you leave un used wax in the pot and re melt it lateryes you sure can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 yayyy i want i want... i know what hubby's buying me for x-mas.. or what i'm buying for myself for x-mas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 For safety sake, I also make sure to use another thermometer mounted on the inside of the pot, because I've had a few times when the wax temperature went up much higher than the thermostat control knob was set at. (Actually, I've sometimes mounted two thermometers in the wax - kind of obsessive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sag_77 Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I am another one that puts it directly into the presto pot and I second the always use a thermometer. I then use a measuring cup to pour it into my pour pot on my scale and mix in my color and FO in the pour pot. I have been thinking about getting a presto pot with with the spout but have heard mixed opinions on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I use a turkey roaster to melt the wax and use the presto with water as a double boiler to add color and because I measure out several pour pots at a time, remelt the wax that has gotten firm. I used to use it to melt wax before I got a second roaster. Am thinking they melt faster than the roasters and you can pour quicker.. but you don't get as much melted. I'm wanting to get another one to melt wax for quick batches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyreuben Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I was hoping to make one of these but I wasn't sure what size thread tap is needed. Home Depot and Lowes didn't have any that large. Does anyone know what size tap is needed and where I can get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 wohoo i got mine off ebay spigot already attached. I know i know i paid like $50 but IMO paying the extra money was worth not having to install the spigot myself and ruin a completly good presto pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country creek Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 My Mom bought me one and she installed the spigot for me. I just started using it and I do not know how I managed with out it.I still use my pots though to mix color and fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 My Mom bought me one and she installed the spigot for me. I just started using it and I do not know how I managed with out it.I still use my pots though to mix color and fo. i know.. i only used it yesterday but i LOVE it i was able to get 4 scents poured in less than half the time. it was great... even hubby was impressed. he kept asking if he could fill it lol.. he's so cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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