recipient and bain marie

do some of you use mason jars?as a recipient?if not you guys talk about champagne bottle?i just like to know from you guys experience was is best to use,also i read about a hot pad to use as a bain marie,,,wich model works best i know they have a few at the drug store,just want to make shure i have the right tools to work with,thanks for all the help,,,

Hello,

For a flask I got some from qglass.com. They have specials where you can buy a case or multiple flasks if you want to spend a little money. I got erlenmeyer flasks that have a stopper (top) that come with each one. You can pick the size in ml but the catch is you buy more than one. It's useful if you are going to use more than one. To each his or her own I guess!

On the heating pad method of heating that Nick described, I do that. I like it but I learned to look for a heating pad that has continuous heat, not one that will kick off after so many minutes. I use a Sunbeam premium heating pad. It says on the box "Heating Pad with Heatsense Technology". (Continuously Monitors Heat Distribution to Help Prevent Hot Spots.) I am happy with it because it never shuts off, day or night. I got it from Walgreens but you can do any internet search and find one. You do need a thermometer to make sure you are on track with the temperature. I found that the setting of Low and "Continuous on" keeps it at 130 degrees constantly. If you have it at High it will reach 160 degrees plus. Too bad it wont go to 200...

Traci

hi Tracy this will help me save some time for getting what i need,,, thanks for the time you took to reply,this is very much appreciate,,,

sorry Traci ;i wrote tracy i hope you not to mad

No problem. This forum is a very good place for that! I learn from other people all the time and its nice to e-talk with people committed to making this stone.