I believe the double-boiler is called a 'bain-marie' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain-marie

jamesg1213


I believe the double-boiler is called a 'bain-marie' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain-marie

Mine was called a "Vain Michelle."

Thank you for the confirmation Julibee.

I'm glad I didn't give up. I did order a hot plate and double broiler but
I found what I think is exactly what I was looking for. Finally used the correct
searching term I guess.

This  is what I found. It's larger than what I wanted but at least they mentioned
the temperatures and more wax isn't a problem.

What a trip.

They say the journey is half the fun (but, personally, I think "they" are whacked in the head).

Wow, I didn't know it was so involved. I'm glad I haven't gotten around to melting wax. I had no idea I needed to use a double boiler or wax pot. I was just going to put it in a used pan and put it on the stove until it melted... I'm glad I read this thread!

J

What my ex did was simply take a normal cooking pot, fill in half-way with water, then put in a plastic container with the wax in it.  Nothing fancy.  Note that this is also a good way to de-crystalize honey.

 Spacey I have had the same frustrations under different circumstances. I think the reason that they don't put exact numbers on their thermostats is because if they did then they would need to actually make the device go to that temp and they know that since the thermostats are so cheaply made with such a large swing between them it is impossible. They would have warranty returns all the time.

 So they make it simple by making a thing that gets hot in the middle and hotter turned all the way up. I noticed the same trend in car gauges awhile back. No real nunbers ,you just know you have oil pressure. You might know the water temp is getting hot but never know exacly how hot it got.

  A lot of the things they sell for kitchens are like that.  My stove has poor control as I have one of those electric stoves with the burners under a glass top. They constanly run away on temps either too hot or too cold. The best control is a gas range. All the top chefs use gas.

 I just bought one of those George Forman grills with the removable heat plates. It does have a more exact thermostat on it but I haven't checked to see how accurate it is.

Starise


So they make it simple by making a thing that gets hot in the middle and hotter turned all the way up. I noticed the same trend in car gauges awhile back. No real nunbers ,you just know you have oil pressure. 

Heh...   Reminds me of just how accurate my gas gauge is!  When it reads 1/2 full, I actually only have about 1/5 of a tank left - lol!

What I didn't mention was that they often sell the wax melting pots at big box craft stores--- I was being cheap.  :)

Lots of people make their own candles-- Michaels and Hobby Lobby both have pretty large candle making supply aisles.  You could even buy coloring should you need. Oh, and scents, too.  You could have the best smelling guitar, ever.  LOL

(That IS what you're doing, right?)

julibee


What I didn't mention was that they often sell the wax melting pots at big box craft stores--- I was being cheap.  :)

Lots of people make their own candles-- Michaels and Hobby Lobby both have pretty large candle making supply aisles.  You could even buy coloring should you need. Oh, and scents, too.  You could have the best smelling guitar, ever.  LOL

(That IS what you're doing, right?)

"Why, yes, these pups are for making easy listening music.  Notice that the wax is lavender scented as well!"
 
LOL!