Microwave bowls
 

Hi Guys,

Has anybody ever had a microwave bowl catch fire? ... I wanted to make some as gifts but not if they are a fire hazard.

hugs

Caroline

I've never had that problem but I make sure to use cotton batting and 100% cotton fabric .... and I only use for re-heating (meaning they are in the microwave for 1 minute or less). I usually use them as holders for hot or cold dishes and don't use them in the microwave.

I think there's no problem with 100% cotton fabrics. Just don't use Insulbrite batting because it has metal in it, which would cause sparks! Yikes!

The point is to put them in the microwave under your bowl, so it's easier to get the hot bowl out without burning your fingers. Like if you are making microwave oatmeal, the microwave bowl makes it easier to get the cereal bowl out while it's hot!

I love the concept of it but I've heard that even with the kits to make the potato bags there has been fires. You also have to watch what thread you use. If you make them for gifts and use the proper materials I would also let them know the warning. Like first of all, you can't put them in the microwave empty, dry fabric will catch fire, give the time limit, etc so the buyer can beware.

I tried the potato bags with all the right stuff and it caught fire, then someone told me to try using it very damp but I never did, I use them as hot pads!

As long as everything is 100% cotton you should not have a problem

I made some and have been using them with no problems (all cotton all around), but I made some earlier this year and when I tested one, it caught fire. What a stench and commotion with the smoke alarm going off. I'm pretty sure the thread I used had polyester in it. My bad. :(

I remember someone saying something on a previous post. I would tell them not to microwave longer than 3 minutes to be safe.

You have to use all 100% cotton. Fabric, batting and thread. Anything else will burn