In addition to a Presto Pot, you will need: It is really up to you and probably depends on the size of the batches you typically do. Others will prefer to do the mixing only after the melted wax is in the pouring pitcher, in essence leaving only clean wax in the melter. Some candle-makers will prefer to mix dye, fragrance oil, etc.
With a spigot attached, we can easily dispense molten wax directly into our pouring pitcher. In this article, we are going to attach a spigot to make a used Presto Pot handier for our purposes. It will not speed up the melting process. Never let your wax exceed 250 degrees F and never set your thermostat beyond that. Non-adjustable deep fryers, like fry-daddy’s, are not to be used for melting wax as they have a fixed heat setting that is dangerously high for wax. Just be sure that it has the adjustable thermostat. Many second-hand stores will also have used ones for a few dollars. You can find them at your local discount stores like Wal-mart or Target for about $20-30. And the most attractive thing about them is that they are cheap, and as your needs grow you can scale up the number of Presto Pots that you use. It has a non-stick surface that is easy to wipe clean with a paper towel while it is still warm.
It has an adjustable thermostat to regulate the temperature and get you in the ballpark of your proper temperatures (you still need to monitor your temperatures with a real thermometer). First of all, it has a built-in heating element that is able to melt seven or eight pounds of wax in about 20 minutes. Enter the Presto Kitchen Kettle, often simply referred to as a Presto Pot.Ī Presto Pot has a few features that make it attractive to candle-makers that are looking to expand their wax melting capacity beyond the traditional double boiler.
For many candle-makers that kind of investment simply isn’t practical while they are trying to grow their business. While commercial wax melters certainly have their place in a production environment, prices for a commercial melter may set you back at least $600. Sooner or later you may find that a double boiler just can’t keep up with your demand for hot wax. Making Budget-friendly Wax Melters from Presto Kitchen KettlesĬontributed by Al an Wallace, Peak Candle Suppliesīuilt in thermostat to regulate heat. Step by step instructions for converting a Presto Kitchen Kettle into an efficient, cost-effective wax melter with a handy spigot for easy dispensing.
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