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2025-09-05 17:40:26
I bought this fully aware it was a small size double boiler. I didn’t need a larger one to melt beeswax, cocoa butter, and shea butters together.I got this for making my lip balm. In the past I used to use a DIY double boiler. More recently, I just used Pyrex & microwave.The Pyrex microwave worked perfect for me until one day the beeswax in my Pyrex caught fire.This promoted me to order a real double boiler in order to continue making my lip balms- and this actually exceeded my expectations. I hadn’t realized there would be a small little “spout†on both sides where one can pour the contents directly in something of small size/precisely.It fit perfectly on top of a pot, and worked flawlessly as well. I took some pictures for anyone interested in a small sized double boiler.The contents shown in mine is a mix of completely melted :Beeswax, cocoa butter, Shea butter, and olive oil. I do not have a scale to properly measure, so I just eyeball the amounts with the ideal ratio I learned with practice.There are numerous balm formulas on websites for accurate measurements for making your own.I have another use for melting butters; particularly shea. When shea butter slowly melts and solidifies at random temperatures such as in transit, it can cause it to have a grainy texture.One can melt grainy textured shea to fix it. The cause of the grainy feel is simply the aforementioned situation in which melting and re solidifying occurs - the three different fatty acid molecules in shea have differing melting points. This causes the fatty acid molecules to stick to each other only instead of throughout the butter as it solidifies at random temperatures.To fix this, I gently melt gainiy shea in this double boiler. Once it’s thoroughly melted, I then pour the liquid shea into a container or a bowl and immediately place it in the freezer. The freezer temperature ensures the butter solidifies quickly; therefore the fatty acid molecules don’t have the time to solidify slowly (which would cause the molecules to remain separated and creating graininess).A bit off topic, but I wanted to share this tidbit with whomever it may interest, and to provide multiple ideas as to how this double boiler can be used for.
Jeanette Cleveland
2025-08-24 12:02:38
Great product. Works as it is intended, heats and melts things evenly.
AvidReader1
2025-08-14 21:11:52
Comes clean after use: I've read that whatever is used for melting wax for candles is basically not usable for anything else after that. I used this double-boiler to melt soy pellets, bees wax ,and items for diy lotions, and with hot water and a good dish soap (I use DAWN) it comes clean everytime. Initially, with the soy wax, I was a little worried about it coming fully clean but I took a chance anyhow, and I found that really just wiping it out before the wax dries is helpful, and then hot water and dishsoap worked. There has been no evidence left of wax residue. The double-boiler is stainless steel so I feel it's very durable and won't just fall apart.It worked well for my melting purposes. It is a fairly good size for small batches, and comes clean. It's a simple product that I've found to be handy when I diy! All win-win for me. I'd recommend this product and buy it again when the time comes. I might go a little larger next time though. I believe this one is around 4 cups.I've only had it for a few months so not sure how it will work long-term, but since there's no coating on the finish, and it's stainless, I anticipate it will last for quite a while.Also, soy and bees wax are more natural products so maybe other waxes would have a different result.
Marilyn Schmucker
2025-08-12 13:35:12
This really is a great pan but my fault that I didn't read it close enough that it's only a 2 cup capacity which of course you can't tell by the picture. Wish there was a bigger one available.
Mama an Papa Bear
2025-08-01 13:51:16
Easy to clean and does what I need it for which is melting chocolate without burning it.
Pauline C
2025-07-31 14:06:08
Works just as described. Handle does not heat up, can grab with hand. Not huge but big enough. Cleans easily. Do not buy the other version (without the covered handle. I bought that originally and it’s too hot to use)
Terry
2025-07-18 11:50:08
Well made and very convenient for making homemade fudge for Christmas
Alexandria Peters
2025-06-21 14:29:50
The bowl is a great quality and easy to clean. Only down side was the handle part to hold over your pot was a little small for my pots I have at home but can easily be used with a small to medium size pot
Joyce Taylor
2025-06-03 14:44:41
I look forward to creating homemade soaps and lotion bars for myself and for gifts.
christine paterson
2025-05-17 15:17:06
This is perfect for melting chocolate for tempering
Deepsea
2025-05-03 16:00:47
Not worth the money
BS
2025-04-09 10:47:49
Item as described, perfect
Kindle Customer
2025-04-08 20:24:32
A stainless steel pot and works perfectly for me. It stays steady on the cooktop.
niteshades ⟡ᥫá¡
2025-03-26 16:35:29
I bought this fully aware it was a small size double boiler. I didn’t need a larger one to melt beeswax, cocoa butter, and shea butters together.I got this for making my lip balm. In the past I used to use a DIY double boiler. More recently, I just used Pyrex & microwave.The Pyrex microwave worked perfect for me until one day the beeswax in my Pyrex caught fire.This promoted me to order a real double boiler in order to continue making my lip balms- and this actually exceeded my expectations. I hadn’t realized there would be a small little “spout†on both sides where one can pour the contents directly in something of small size/precisely.It fit perfectly on top of a pot, and worked flawlessly as well. I took some pictures for anyone interested in a small sized double boiler.The contents shown in mine is a mix of completely melted :Beeswax, cocoa butter, Shea butter, and olive oil. I do not have a scale to properly measure, so I just eyeball the amounts with the ideal ratio I learned with practice.There are numerous balm formulas on websites for accurate measurements for making your own.I have another use for melting butters; particularly shea. When shea butter slowly melts and solidifies at random temperatures such as in transit, it can cause it to have a grainy texture.One can melt grainy textured shea to fix it. The cause of the grainy feel is simply the aforementioned situation in which melting and re solidifying occurs - the three different fatty acid molecules in shea have differing melting points. This causes the fatty acid molecules to stick to each other only instead of throughout the butter as it solidifies at random temperatures.To fix this, I gently melt gainiy shea in this double boiler. Once it’s thoroughly melted, I then pour the liquid shea into a container or a bowl and immediately place it in the freezer. The freezer temperature ensures the butter solidifies quickly; therefore the fatty acid molecules don’t have the time to solidify slowly (which would cause the molecules to remain separated and creating graininess).A bit off topic, but I wanted to share this tidbit with whomever it may interest, and to provide multiple ideas as to how this double boiler can be used for.
Jeanette Cleveland
2025-03-22 16:49:32
Great product. Works as it is intended, heats and melts things evenly.
AvidReader1
2025-02-22 13:50:15
Comes clean after use: I've read that whatever is used for melting wax for candles is basically not usable for anything else after that. I used this double-boiler to melt soy pellets, bees wax ,and items for diy lotions, and with hot water and a good dish soap (I use DAWN) it comes clean everytime. Initially, with the soy wax, I was a little worried about it coming fully clean but I took a chance anyhow, and I found that really just wiping it out before the wax dries is helpful, and then hot water and dishsoap worked. There has been no evidence left of wax residue. The double-boiler is stainless steel so I feel it's very durable and won't just fall apart.It worked well for my melting purposes. It is a fairly good size for small batches, and comes clean. It's a simple product that I've found to be handy when I diy! All win-win for me. I'd recommend this product and buy it again when the time comes. I might go a little larger next time though. I believe this one is around 4 cups.I've only had it for a few months so not sure how it will work long-term, but since there's no coating on the finish, and it's stainless, I anticipate it will last for quite a while.Also, soy and bees wax are more natural products so maybe other waxes would have a different result.
Marilyn Schmucker
2025-02-21 12:31:32
This really is a great pan but my fault that I didn't read it close enough that it's only a 2 cup capacity which of course you can't tell by the picture. Wish there was a bigger one available.
Mama an Papa Bear
2025-02-01 11:07:06
Easy to clean and does what I need it for which is melting chocolate without burning it.
Pauline C
2025-01-27 13:37:37
Works just as described. Handle does not heat up, can grab with hand. Not huge but big enough. Cleans easily. Do not buy the other version (without the covered handle. I bought that originally and it’s too hot to use)
Terry
2025-01-11 14:50:08
Well made and very convenient for making homemade fudge for Christmas
Alexandria Peters
2025-01-05 10:19:15
The bowl is a great quality and easy to clean. Only down side was the handle part to hold over your pot was a little small for my pots I have at home but can easily be used with a small to medium size pot
Joyce Taylor
2024-12-29 17:33:41
I look forward to creating homemade soaps and lotion bars for myself and for gifts.
christine paterson
2024-12-21 11:56:39
This is perfect for melting chocolate for tempering
Deepsea
2024-12-18 16:44:18
Not worth the money
BS
2024-12-15 17:35:51
Item as described, perfect
Kindle Customer
2024-12-14 18:07:26
A stainless steel pot and works perfectly for me. It stays steady on the cooktop.
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