Question

Are there any alternative methods to heat candle wax other than using a double boiler?

Answer 1

If you use a glass Pyrex bowl or cup, you can do it in the microwave. Just do it in 20 sec intervals so it won't burn.

Answer 2

I use an electric skillet to heat hot glue, i don't see why you can's use it to melt wax. . . It's totally temperature controlled and you can just turn it off when you're finished and leave the wax in it. When you turn it back on and raise the temp, you can reuse the same wax.. . Being able to control the temperature allows you to be able to make the was firm or really "soupy" depending on the project.

Answer 3

JUST BUY A CHEAP POT/SAUCEPAN FROM A CHEAP STORE OR THRIFT SHOP SO YOU CAN PUT IT STRAIGHT ON THE HOT PLATE AND NOT WORRY ABOUT IT GETTING STAINED OR DIRTY.... . GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 4

microwave. . watch carefully & best not to use highest heat setting

Answer 5

I guess this is considered a double boiler but it's not called that. I just made some candles last night, I used a small pot and filled it abou 2 inches with water so the pot wouldn't burn dry and then I had a small metal dish about 3 inches high and that's what I put the wax in. The dish didn't have a handle so I used tongs to pick it up and pour the wax into the molds. You just can't let it boil because boiling breaks down the properties of wax.. . I did end up getting wax in the pot but it was easy to come off since there was water in it, so just use a pot that you don't care much for.. . . You can also use those dishes they make for tealights and oils/scented candles without the wicks. They don't hold much but if you have a small dish that can fit over that, you'll melt the wax a lot slower since it will be heating up by a tealight source. Or if you have a small fondue pot...It looks the same as those things for the oils but it's a little bigger and you can fit a can of sterno fuel in them and then the dish above will hold the wax.