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Hotplate Wanted!; What kind and where from????
Topic Started: Jul 6 2007, 09:14 PM (534 Views)
ArtyMarty	Jul 6 2007, 09:14 PM Post #1
Adept Member Posts: 127 Group: Posted Member Member #503 Joined: January 14, 2007	I would love to have a go at doing some waxing on a hotplate.........but I haven't got a clue what I'm looking for or where to get one when I DO know . Can some kind soul point me in the right direction please Thank you in advance Martine



Waxman	Jul 6 2007, 09:33 PM Post #2
Diamond Member Posts: 510 Group: Posted Member Member #121 Joined: October 26, 2005	Hello Martine, If you have the proper encaustic iron, that can be your first little hotplate - just remove the handle and use it as a cradle to support the upturned iron (it's illustrated on the front of the box) The hotplate that we sell for EA is brilliant but expensive (Ł195) and large. I have them in stock and post is free! The temperature is controllable via a very good thermostat and it has no "hotspot" . An alternative is a hot tray (hostess tray) which sometimes pop up on Ebay or in secondhand shops. You really need one with a glass top and no edges higher than the glass surface. Even then, the majority have no heat control and get a bit too hot for some things. They usually have an extra hot area too (meant for liquids in jugs, i think)



lankywaxer	Jul 6 2007, 11:04 PM Post #3
Stardust Member Posts: 3,125 Group: Advanced Members Member #138 Joined: November 10, 2005	Martine I can vouch for the hotplate that Barry sells, altho I do not have myown I have used one loads of times before and they are the best for waxing!! Let us know if you get one and show us your results



Sally	Jul 6 2007, 11:10 PM Post #4
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Hi Martine I have got a regular Hotplate, its a glass topped salton hotplate, it has a temp control however it does have a hotspot. I use mine on a regular basis and can control the heat really well as I have got to 'know' the settings required for specific techniques and I have never had any problems with it, and I reckon you can pick them up for under Ł30 Sal has used a food warmer that you put in the microwave too Sally



Poppy	Jul 7 2007, 01:05 AM Post #5
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	I am amazes at what people ask for on the Freecycle site. There are some pretty cheeky peeps who ask for very expensive things for free? Why don't you ask for an old unwanted hotpalte Martine? I intend to ask for one on ours? Someone may have one going spare? Poppy



Sally	Jul 7 2007, 07:29 AM Post #6
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Quote: I am amazes at what people ask for on the Freecycle site Poppy ours is just the same, there is a wanted on for a Car or Van atm!! then at the other end, there was someone asking for a potty?? unbelievable Martine get a wanted on your local site, someone may have one, or look on your carboots Have fun Sally



Poppy	Jul 7 2007, 11:06 AM Post #7
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	Reading ours Sally, I am sure peeps are asking forthings to sell on? There is a 'Wanted, brick a brack, any amount' on ours? If that isn't asking for things for a car boot then nothing is? then there's the 'Wanted, fencing, decking, BBQ and patio table and chairs' ? I like the idea of giving, but when peeps take the mickey so openly it spoils the nature of it? My neighbour has one; 'Offered; used jam jars and jiffy bags'. ( far out man!!!) They would have a potty ? Poppy



Sally	Jul 7 2007, 11:24 AM Post #8
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	There was a brilliant wanted placed last week: WANTED wooden Ark ...must be large enough for two of every species I have considered putting my own on: Wanted large country cottage with built in millionaire Sally



Sally	Jul 7 2007, 12:29 PM Post #9
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Martine just been looking on EBay and thought you might like to take a look here this is similar to the one that I use Hope this helps Sally



Sharon	Jul 7 2007, 01:44 PM Post #10
Saffron Member Posts: 1,801 Group: Posted Member Member #6 Joined: August 16, 2005	I've noticed that people are taking the mick on our Freecycle too but I suppose as the old saying goes if you don't ask you don't get lol



Poppy	Jul 7 2007, 10:04 PM Post #11
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	Wanted 2 tickets to New Zealand in january. Poppy



Sally	Jul 8 2007, 09:08 AM Post #12
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	If you get more than 2 tickets offered to you Poppy will you throw a couple my way pleeeease Sally



ArtyMarty	Jul 8 2007, 10:17 PM Post #13
Adept Member Posts: 127 Group: Posted Member Member #503 Joined: January 14, 2007	Thanks for all your replies and suggestions...........seems I have plenty of choices really!!! Do you know summat??? I've never heard of Freecycle before Seems really erm interesting! Thanks for the link Sally, I will watch that one! I'd love to be able to buy one from Barry.......but short on the old dosh at the mo Thanks peeps for your kind assistance. I will keep you updated! Martine



Poppy	Jul 9 2007, 12:48 AM Post #14
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	I know the feeling Martine. I am working on it though? Poppy



jo145	Jul 9 2007, 08:40 AM Post #15
Cosmic Member Posts: 4,076 Group: Advanced Members Member #54 Joined: August 31, 2005	I've got two hotplates, one large with a hot spot and a small square one, I only use the large one at special meals with lots of food and people! I must try the wee one out sometime. I haven't read our freecycle for a bit, but I know people were desperate for jam jars last summer when there was a glut of plums and damsons! So someone may want some!



jo145	Jul 9 2007, 08:43 AM Post #16
Cosmic Member Posts: 4,076 Group: Advanced Members Member #54 Joined: August 31, 2005	And well done to Barry for being a great member and not just trying to sell his hotplate, I call that really good service when he gives the cheaper alternatives.



o0o_tephy_o0o	Jul 10 2007, 07:15 AM Post #17
Adept Member Posts: 148 Group: Posted Member Member #336 Joined: May 26, 2006	Have to agree Barry is one of the few left where money is not the "end and be all" and is willing to part with his knowledge freely to help others. Many large companies could learn a lot from Barry with regards to customer service!! With regards to the hotplate I use the iron upside down ,also one of those blocks that you can heat on the microwave(Hot rock). I have to say the above do have there limitations I eventually took the plunge and brought the A2 from Barry . Have to say it is the business, it has opened a whole new world of waxing for me. I have found one small problem though...I use more wax With the hotplate I often use heat from above (iron)and below, when I first tried and had it set too hot the wax was too runny and lost its definition (melted back to a pool so to speak) don't know if this would be a problem with a plate with hot spots, just a thought. Hope this is of some help Tephy



Sally	Jul 10 2007, 07:35 AM Post #18
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	My hotplate has got a hotspot but it hasnt casued me any problems, although I suppose it would depending on the size of your project, I can fit an A4 onto it without touching the hotspot but an A3 does cover the whole plate, and then it is a case of controlling the temp I wouldnt be without my hotplate, and yes you use loads of wax Sally



Waxman	Jul 10 2007, 09:07 AM Post #19
Diamond Member Posts: 510 Group: Posted Member Member #121 Joined: October 26, 2005	o0o_tephy_o0o Jul 10 2007, 06:15 AM I eventually took the plunge and brought the A2 from Barry . Have to say it is the business, it has opened a whole new world of waxing for me. I have found one small problem though...I use more wax :r Both hotair and hotplate are wax-hungry processes but it's all good for business



Poppy	Jul 17 2007, 05:29 PM Post #20
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	I have to admit when i get some moeny that is mine i shall be placing an order for a hot plate from Barry. I just have to have one at some point. Poppy



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