Cup warmer for drying PMC

[Pixiedebs]

Hi Everyone.

Do you know where I can get hold of a 'cup warmer' (not USB) that I can use to dry PMC.  It seems that I can get them on any American PMC site but not on any UK ones?

Thanks in advance
Pixiedebs

[magickminx]

I've been looking myself without any success I'm afraid, I'll keep you posted.

[Diane]

Try Amazon or e-bay.  Seem to be plenty but all using USB port to computer. Just type in 'cup warmer'.

Diane x

Sorry = just modified - realised you asked for non USB

[Diane]

Just found this one - not cheap but electric

http://www.redsave.com/products/Simpsons-Electric-Mug-Warmer,,148

Have seen it elsewere for £23

Diane x

[sparrow]

Erm, I was looking for something to keep my rose petals warm the other day, went to an end-of-line factory shop, and came out with a pie maker (like a sandwich maker, but round moulds for pie) - it'll be perfect for my purposes, not sure it would work for drying PMC as well? It was £8.........

[mizgeorge]

After seeing a tip on another site, I use a melting pot (designed for melting UTEE/beeswax etc). It does a great job of firing small polyclay pieces too. Just rest them on a bit of polyester batting so the bottom doesn't go shiny.

http://www.craftathome.co.uk/the-melting-pot-p-667.html?cPath=105

[ejralph]

I finally found mine on ebay - it was a homer simpson one just like this. The warming plate is ceramic and really well made and it is plenty hot

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-SIMPSONS-MUG-AND-WARMER_W0QQitemZ120325296771QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120325296771

Really hard to not find USB ones though.

Emma

[ejralph]

There is also this one

Looks to me like it has the same sturdy base as the homer one - but obviously I couldn't vouch for that.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/England-Mug-Warmer_W0QQitemZ330282491049QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330282491049

Emma

[ejralph]

Just found this one - not cheap but electric

http://www.redsave.com/products/Simpsons-Electric-Mug-Warmer,,148

Have seen it elsewere for £23

Diane x

LOL Diane

I didn't see you had also posted about the Simpsons ones!

That is the same one I have. It is ideal for the job so probably a wise investment even at that price. ALthough if you are lucky, you can find them cheaper on ebay too of course.

Emma

[*rowanberry*]

a lot of the USB ones also have a hole for an adaptor so you can plug it into the mains if that helps? I bought one for all of £2 on ebay and mine does have the adaptor hole
Doesnt get very hot though.

I just bought a cheap chocolate melter/fondue thing for drying things and warming off mandrel bits and rod ends - would that be any good?

[GlassOcean]

Hi Lovelies,
Can you bung it on a radiator to dry?  What else would be good to use?

[lorrainelee]

I use a shoebox with a hole in the top and a hair dryer poked though the hole ( if that makes sense!) the clay then sits on a mesh shelf inside the box.
Lorraine

[Pixiedebs]

Thanks for your replies everyone.  I finally gave in and bought a food dehydrator!!!   I found one online for under £30 and it works a treat.

Thanks again
Pixiedebs

[GlassOcean]

OOO nice one debs I'll have a rummage on the 'bay!

[Pixiedebs]

Check out this link before you buy on eBay.  I looked for weeks on the bay and found nothing cheaper.

http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/household/kitchen/cooking_desiccating_grilling/desiccating_appliances/289502-food_dehydrator.htm?vbSESSID=674b7e5a905f4eaa7a32dc9e37eb9c84

My order came in days and had a 30 day money back guarantee!!!

Pixiedebs