secular_mom Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 what kind do you use? or do you use potholders or something else? I had a pair of silicone oven mitts, but a couple of weeks ago the right hand one (the one I use most) had a hole in it and I burned the palm of my hand using it (found out about the hole the hard way). I still have the left hand one, but I really would prefer having one for my right hand again- it's very helpful when lifting heavy things out of the oven. I used to just use the cloth ones, but I didn't like how they'd get too thin after washing them. I was browsing the silicone ones at Amazon, and there are so many different styles. The one I have is kind of long- it goes about 1/3 of the way up my forearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I use potholders. And I never wash them, so they never get thin. :D They're really ugly, but they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 what kind do you use? or do you use potholders or something else? I had a pair of silicone oven mitts, but a couple of weeks ago the right hand one (the one I use most) had a hole in it and I burned the palm of my hand using it (found out about the hole the hard way).I still have the left hand one, but I really would prefer having one for my right hand again- it's very helpful when lifting heavy things out of the oven. I used to just use the cloth ones, but I didn't like how they'd get too thin after washing them. I was browsing the silicone ones at Amazon, and there are so many different styles. The one I have is kind of long- it goes about 1/3 of the way up my forearm. I use the long silicone mitt like you described for one hand and for the other hand, I have one similar to these. Mine aren't exactly the same but I can't get them to come up on amazon. I like having one of each size and have had them for as long as I can remember without having any problems. I like the small ones because they're easy to slip on and off, but the longer one gives me protection if I have to reach my arm into the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 http://breadtopia.com/store/kevlar-oven-mitt.html I use these and love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I have these oven mitts from Walmart (mine are the red ones). I don't have the hot pads pictured. The oven mitts are long and have silicone strips that grip nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use potholders. And I never wash them, so they never get thin. :D They're really ugly, but they work! Yes. The caked-on food just adds to the cushioning, right? :D I use those mitts with the silver on them. I'd like to get silicone, but I just can't wrap my mind around that it doesn't melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I have 2 Ove Gloves. They work great, have lasted for several years, and are washed whenever necessary. They have a loop for hanging, and mine are on a little hook on the wall next to the stove. I bought them at Rite-Aid. Amazon has them, too. Edited January 10, 2011 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Am I the only one who uses double-folded dishcloths? I think I use these because this is what I grew up with. Oven mitts were a luxury so we didn't have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use potholders. Oven mitts that have extra protection on them are usually for the right hand. I'm a leftie. I do wash my potholders when they get to the point that I can't stand them. When they wear out, I go to the thrift shop for more. Often I can find new or nearly new ones there. I thought about making some, but then read I should use insulated batting. It doesn't seem cost effective, so I'll continue to use my thrift shop potholders, replacing them when they get too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use potholders. Oven mitts that have extra protection on them are usually for the right hand. I'm a leftie. I do wash my potholders when they get to the point that I can't stand them. When they wear out, I go to the thrift shop for more. Often I can find new or nearly new ones there. I thought about making some, but then read I should use insulated batting. It doesn't seem cost effective, so I'll continue to use my thrift shop potholders, replacing them when they get too thin. Oooh, now I have to look up insulated batting. I've been using kitchen towels to replace my oven mitt these past couple of weeks when I need to use both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My favorite hot pads for takings items out of the oven are my felted wool ones I cut from a sweater I felted. They wash and work wonderfully. I haven't burned myself yet. Next time I can find more cheap wool sweaters (probably next summer) I am going to make http://auntekristy.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-felted-oven-mitt-pattern.html . The pattern is available for printing on another blog post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 My favorite hot pads for takings items out of the oven are my felted wool ones I cut from a sweater I felted. They wash and work wonderfully. I haven't burned myself yet. Next time I can find more cheap wool sweaters (probably next summer) I am going to make http://auntekristy.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-felted-oven-mitt-pattern.html . The pattern is available for printing on another blog post. Oooh, those look perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this! Now I have to start looking for wool sweaters. Could you felt the sweaters first and then cut out the pattern pieces? I've never felted anything before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Oooh, those look perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this! Now I have to start looking for wool sweaters. Could you felt the sweaters first and then cut out the pattern pieces? I've never felted anything before. When I made mine a few weeks ago, I felted down the sweaters first and then cut to fit my hand. Mine are not very pretty because I was experimenting first though. If you use her pattern though don't felt first. Her pattern prints huge on 2 sheets of paper to allow for shrinkage. Make sure you have 100% wool for it to work right. And large sweaters - like men's sizes. I find it just fascinating how small those sweaters can shrink in the wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The book I'm reading recommends suede pot holders. Supposedly they're thin enough to get a good grasp on pots and pans and very heat resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaLou Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I have 2 Ove Gloves. They work great, have lasted for several years, and are washed whenever necessary. They have a loop for hanging, and mine are on a little hook on the wall next to the stove. I bought them at Rite-Aid. Amazon has them, too. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My pot holders probably look a lot like Garga's! ;) If I'm really desperate, I just pull my shirt sleeves over my hands and pray they are thick enough! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 :iagree: http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1294696546&sr=8-2 I love these too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I just got an Ove Glove and I am amazed! No need for the old fashioned potholders that always fail me and I get burned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have these oven mitts from Walmart (mine are the red ones). I don't have the hot pads pictured. The oven mitts are long and have silicone strips that grip nicely. I have these also, but I love the ones a friend made, she knitted or crocheted them, and they work very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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