Microwave Bowl Holders
#41
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
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Yes it is. You have to make sure it is all cotton, fabric, batting, thread, etc. I probably wouldn't put mine in the microwave but have it right there to hold the bowl when it comes out. That's just me. They even sell a batting that says its for baked potatoes, bowles etc. Just make sure everything is 100% cotton. Some forget about the thread. Even if its all cotton and you put it in too long or it doesn't have enough food/moisture in the food it could still catch fire.
#42
Yes it is. You have to make sure it is all cotton, fabric, batting, thread, etc. I probably wouldn't put mine in the microwave but have it right there to hold the bowl when it comes out. That's just me. They even sell a batting that says its for baked potatoes, bowles etc. Just make sure everything is 100% cotton. Some forget about the thread. Even if its all cotton and you put it in too long or it doesn't have enough food/moisture in the food it could still catch fire.
I have 10 made and 11 more cut out to finish today and tomorrow morning. Then I will take them to the "Art Stroll" tomorrow evening. Hope they are big sellers.
For the time involved, plus my nice fabrics, I really need to get $10 for these... but I can't see people paying more than $8. So I'll ask $8.
Thanks to everyone for answering my questions and offering advice! I really appreciate it.
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 400
I did not read all the posts, but be sure to use the cotton batting with NO scrim. I have made potato bags with this and have no problems....the bags stay in the microwave usually for 8-12 minutes with no problems. Of course I never leave the microwave going and move to the next room and I turn the bag over half way through cooking.
#47
this doesn't address the posting about how to charge for the microwave bowls. Just wanted to comment on the ones that I've made ...
Last year I purchased the Warm & Zap on a bolt from Amazon, best price after comparing Joann's etc. As I ran low I used 1 of the warm / zap and one warm & natural. This year I only used warm & natural. When I gave them as gifts I included directions NOT to use more than 2 minutes cuz they might catch fire.
No one has told me they've had them burn. One 'branch' of my family even uses them as ice-cream bowls.
Last year I purchased the Warm & Zap on a bolt from Amazon, best price after comparing Joann's etc. As I ran low I used 1 of the warm / zap and one warm & natural. This year I only used warm & natural. When I gave them as gifts I included directions NOT to use more than 2 minutes cuz they might catch fire.
No one has told me they've had them burn. One 'branch' of my family even uses them as ice-cream bowls.
#48
just curious where in Ohio, hubby and I were just there visiting family in the Akron / Canton/ Greentown area. Loved the Autumn leaves which we do not see here in CA area that I live.
#49
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 674
I wash and scrub a potato, roll in was paper and zap it when done I slip it into a large pot holder glove to finish cooking. when done roll, it softly by hand to break up then open cut and stuff with toppings. [no fire to start]
#50
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,867
You only need one fat quarter of fabric, but the batting is expensive. I used a layer of potato batting and a layer of heavy cotton flannel. Stands up nicely, but I will wash one before I make too many. I plan on $8.
BTW, I am one who had a potato bag catch on fire. I purchased it at the quilt show and asked about the contents. The answers were good, but it went up in flames almost as soon as I put it in the microwave.
BTW, I am one who had a potato bag catch on fire. I purchased it at the quilt show and asked about the contents. The answers were good, but it went up in flames almost as soon as I put it in the microwave.
Last edited by Irishrose2; 11-10-2016 at 08:16 PM.
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