Is Insulbrite really necessary??

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08-12-2013, 04:38 AM

#51

mumzer

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I made pot holders using old towels. They work great.

08-12-2013, 05:14 AM

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MothrNatr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Material Witness

The problem with Insulbrite is that it can't be used in the microwave. And since I tend to put potholders in there, I made a little tag for the ones I gift/sell to make sure the recipient knows not to put it in a microwave. It seems that just batting is safer. Besides, I don't think Insulbrite works better than two layers of batt.

Why would you put a hot pad in a microwave?

08-12-2013, 05:28 AM

#53

applique

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Since I make mine for sale, I use the insulbrite. The top, the insulbrite, a piece of the silver fabric (used for ironing board covers) and the back followed by double fold binding put on by machine. My favorite pot holders are knit or crocheted from string!

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08-12-2013, 06:42 AM

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maviskw

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Debby, Love your pies. I hope they are large enough. I like potholders large.

08-12-2013, 08:03 AM

#55

fangman

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We are using insulbrite in the potholders we sell at our Balloon Fiesta booth.

08-12-2013, 10:26 AM

#56

purplefiend

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I use 3-4 layers of cotton batting when I make potholders, never used insulbrite. I cook with cast iron pots and pans, my potholders work great.
As long as everything is cotton, it works.
Sharon

08-12-2013, 10:34 AM

#57

bearisgray

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Silence Cloth/Table Felt Fabric - I used it several years ago - I shrunk it before using it - the shrinkage was incredible - I think a yard shrunk down to something like 24 inches -

But it is AWESOME for making potholders - it's the right thickness - only one middle layer to contend with -

08-12-2013, 09:33 PM

#58

sharin'Sharon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I don't like Insulbrite. I don't like the feel of it and it's messy to cut. I like the heat resistant silver fabric. I put a layer of warm and natural batting with the silver and it works much better to keep the heat away then insulbrite and has less bulk.

BellaBoo: Where do you find the 'silver fabric'? I haven't been fortunate enough to finid same. Thanks.

08-13-2013, 02:58 AM

#59

sheepla

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I use too use one layer of insulbrite and one layer of cotton batting. Really really happy with the results that way.

08-13-2013, 03:07 AM

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piepatch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

I like the silence cloth too, bearisgray, because it is so thick, and one layer is enough, but it DOES shrink a lot! I have noticed in recent years, when I go into a fabric shop and ask for Silence Cloth, I will rarely find a clerk who even knows what it is. I guess it has become like so many other things, just available online.