Is there a 'warm' feature that will keep something at 100 degrees? I'd like to use this to melt butters waxes, then hold them, for soaping
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There is no 'warm' setting. You'd have to use trial-and-error to find what settings (and pans) work for you.
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I have found that this is the perfect item for keeping things warm. It is variable control from low to high so you can decide how warm or cool you want it. Hope this helps!!! I love mine....and will be using it this holiday season for my dinner party.
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No. It is made of Styrofoam and would melt if heated. It keeps already heated items warm. I use it for biscuits and rolls and it keep them warm perfectly.
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I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00. I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells... » Read More I use the other GiGi waxes with a little warmer made for candles. It is just a warming base and it fits the bottom of the tin jar perfectly. They have them at walmart. It looks like a little warming disk for coffee mugs. I've seen them sold for office/desk use. Going to get the warmer this week only b/c I want it all contained and it will probably heat up much faster. Only used it this way b/c I wasn't sure I would want to continue after my first time. Bought it, got it home and realized I needed a good way to keep it warm while working with it. If you have a walmart, go try one, it sells for less than 5.00. « Show Less
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I do not think so because there is no temp. control. Different wax = different melt points. Plus if the unit overheated the wax might smoke or ignite. If it leaked into the heating coil you could have a fire.
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It does not have a temparature selector, only a timer. So I would not know. But it does get quite hot, feels like well above 100 degrees.
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Yes. That's exactly what I did. I like Epillys wax & I just heated it up & poured it in. I really like it. The wax never gets too hot either.
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Yes, I have used ti to melt butter but it doesn't discolor the plastic because of the high temperature.
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Make sure you always have the butter melting cup in place regardless if you are not warming butter. The odd air currents when that is not in place does make for a messy counter top.
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You can on low heat settings and don't leave it on there. Otherwise you'll melt it.
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Hey there, ravi nankani. It has temperature control, but from some reviews I read before I purchased mine was the station wasn't true temperature control because the tip doesn't keep the same temperature, it can go up or down. I'm happy with mine, but if you're planning on using yours regularly, and the tip needs to stay at a steady temperature, you might want to take a step up. Try going to: Weller WLC 100 at Amazon. There you'll find some great reviews by people who really know soldering, giving you a better idea whether or not to make the purchase.
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I use a wax warmer. I purchased on Amazon by the name of Melting Pot,they are great and just right for home use.
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If not a warmer..place the wax container half or 3/4th dipped in a pan filled with water. Heat this pan of water on your cooking range till the wax melts. And use d wax side by side.Or empty the wax in a microwavable/plastic container and try heating it on a soup auto heat mode.
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oh gosh, I would be leary of it. The reason is no control for the temp. I use mine for pickling my jewelry. Best of luck!! :)
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No you cant warm it in the mirowave .... it will spark cause of the metal can .... and no you cant use stips cause this type of wax is hard ..... and it should be easy to pull off ....u always have to leave a corner lifted to be able to pull off ...
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The only thing this device does is heat up like a stove, so you should be able to use any brand of wax that melts in a suitably sized container. As long as you have a 400g tin (which many waxes are already sold in), you can sit the tin inside of the warmer and you're all set. In fact, I plan on keeping the tin that my wax came in, and purchasing whatever kind of wax refills I want. The fit was a bit snug but it worked like a charm.
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Yes it sounds like the wax is too warm. Try turning it on high for 30 min then down to low for 15 min and then turn it off while you're waxing. This allows the melted wax to cool slightly and thus slightly solidify. Also try spinning the wooden applicator stick to prevent dripping.