Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 7513314)
I heard a few years ago that these things can catch on fire. Is that because people didn't use the 100% cotton?
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Originally Posted by romanojg
(Post 7517890)
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. |
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.
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I have made these many times and never a problem. I always make sure it is a 100% cotton for everything. I use the wrap and zap batting. They make great gifts, done right of course.
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Thanks, that's what I got... Wrap and Zap. Also 100% cotton fabrics and thread. Now I just need to make some cute tags for them and I'm good to go!
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Wow... sold over half of what I brought... about a dozen bowl holders! It was a very small show so I thought that was pretty good. People just loved these things!
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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. |
Originally Posted by tuppermern
(Post 7513558)
I saw them at a craft consignment place in Ohio last week. One person was selling them for $7.99----another place was $8.99.
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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]
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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. |
I've been selling them for $8 each. I use only Wrap n Zap batting, without scrim. The scrim is what can catch fire.
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