chiefdano Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I was wanting to try this method instead of on a stove and wanted to know if this method creates a lot of smoke, if it ruins the microwave, and if plastic or glass containers are better. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Glass is a must. As long as you don't over-heat you'll have very little smoke and it doesn't hurt the microwave. A couple of suggestions; heat in a Pyrex measuring cup. Put plastic on 1 minute then stir. Heat another minute then stir. You may need to adjust the time based on your microwave. After your plastic is ready to pour, I highly recommend transferring it to the pouring pans. Keep it heated on your hot plate. It cuts your heating time by two thirds. There's a lot posted on this subject at http://www.del-mart.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Just to add on to what Basskat stated make sure you do this in a well ventilated area. Most guys pouring use some type of respirator as well. If you can it is best to purchase a cheap/used microwave and keep it out of the house. Your plastic should have a msds sheet with it listing all hazards associated with the product. There are a ton of discussions in previous posts that you can reference as well. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefdano Posted December 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 thanks for the info. the reason i am asking is because i am going to korea in may and living in a dorm and leaving my house in tucson where i do all my melting. i was going to buy a cheap microwave to put in my dorm to spend the year making tons of plastics so i will have them when i return home. might as well, wont have much else to do but i was also hoping i could use the microwave to reheat food or make popcorn in etc. if it is too nasty after making plastic, then aww well i'm not going to worry about it. only problem i see me having is ventilation. any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 I wouldn't eat anything that was cooked in the micro I use to melt in. The whole inside is coated with a film from the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
