I'm sewing doll clothes and have to press small seams. My fingers are being badly burned by steam. Has anyone used these to prevent this problem?
1615836
I would not recommend them for this the heat from the steam may melt the rubber which wouldn't be a good idea.
1615837
Yes, these are very helpful for heat protection. Also you don't have to use steam to get a good press, try it dry. Other option is a dry iron and a wet press cloth.
1615838
These are the thickness and composition of like a surgical glove. They might melt if They come in direct contact with the iron, but they might help protect from steam.
1615839
Yes, I believe these would help you but you still may find some heat through them but a considerable difference from your own finger pressing on heated surface, I would give them a try...I like them.
1734032
I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with traditional oven mits I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with... » Read More I have used mine on the grill and holding pyrex hot from the oven and I have to hold onto it while I am manuevering a hot pad for the counter. usually I don't start to feel the "burn through", you know the heat coming through until after about 30 seconds... well enough to flip a waffle iron... BUT remember, if ANY moisture gets on the glove, game over... it will conduct the heat immediately, so be sure you keep them dry. I love these... although they are a little large for a smaller hand, I ordered 2 and have never regretted it, they give you more control you cannot get with traditional oven mits « Show Less
567220
I just use spandex gloves when using it. They are enough to keep from getting burned, and otherwise, it seems to work as advertised.
397797
I only used it on the one size acrylic 'magic stretch gloves' (no liner) i believe it needs the heat of your finger to work so i'm not sure if a lined glove will trigger it. sorry
2012227
HMMMMM..... I use these for just about every sewing/quilting job I have. BUT I'm using fabric, not satin cord or chain. You are concerned that they would crush the chain or cord? They should work great, but try w/ something not important first???
2198727
I suggest going to your home improvement store , and buying welders gloves ,they tolerate way more heat than , and are designed for man hands way cheaper , hope this help some
1118034
Greetings,I love these and so sorry if I did not respond to feed back. I make biscuits and these are the champs at pressing and pulling. So many do not know not to twist while cutting the biscuits. Never spin off the cut.When properly pressed to cut and pulled without twisting the biscuit's steam causes a rise of fullest potential.Thank you,With respectLowell Garner projectyellowlight.com
621536
dont know about the hot steam or liquid but they work fine for baking, including removing hot sheet pans or cake pans. I have a feeling that if they got soaked with liquid they would lose their insulation value and effectiveness
1298720
I've only tried these gloves.... They are amazing!! They work fantastic and wash up well in the machine. They must be dry when using though, since dampness will conduct the heat.
410428
I've never used steam a seam, but, from experience I know items MAY be able to be repositioned if they aren't too small with Heat 'n Bond Lite. I've done it several times, successfully.
694951
I've flat ironed once, using chi iron guard, with no noticeable damage. I'm not sure how they would stand up to repeated heat styling. I have the blue set and only wear them occasionally, as highlights.
1363551
If you vacuum too hard, they will be wrinkled. However if you are careful when folding the cloths and only reduce the size moderately, then it should work. Our main purpose was to keep possible odor out of the cloths, therefore we only compress moderately to low.
2194519
Irons have automatic shut -off when not in use for short period of time... this iron can be bypassed and not shut off. Very good for people who sew cause you don't have to wait for iron to heat up again. If you sew you know thats good. Steam ready is ready on all settings. Some irons don't produce steam on lower settings.
1665159
I haven't tried washing mine yet because I've only used them to pick up lids and handles so far. I have not felt heat through them, but steam gets through readily.
1532168
Direct contact with fire is not advisable. The fingers are still vulnerable and the fabric may catch on fire. This is meant to keep your arms from being scorched from high heat.
1277072
I have not tried "hot fix rhinestones" myself but understand that using a unit like this is preferable to a standard iron, because it reaches higher temperatures. I have not tried vinyl but would be careful, the vinyl may melt at higher temperatures. You may want to experiment, perhaps protecting the vinyl with a layer of cloth and at a lower temperature to start. For regular ironing of clothes it is a very nice steam press.
254978
I'm pretty sure the anti-steam glove has a different lining. Steam is really hot, this protects your hand better than the hot surface glove - although that probably would work, too, but I can feel the difference in the lining.