擦洗 - a-dub
您是否知道您可以在慢炖锅的帮助下批量批量自制香皂？您需要16盎司的椰子油，16盎司的橄榄油，享受Lye的帮助以及您选择的精油。将您的成分测量到慢炖锅中，然后打开热量。仔细搅拌混合物，并等待它设置。为完整的教程，退房this recipe。食谱要求Lye，因此预示着这种成分非常腐蚀。非常仔细地处理它，并确保它远离儿童。
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浅色亮
Can you use yourslow cooker制作蜡烛？是的，你肯定可以！它不仅是一个有趣的项目，而且这是一种从烧毁的旧蜡烛中重新修复蜡芯片的好方法。简单地将蜡篦或剪切到慢炖锅中，并低温。然后，通过用一点烹饪喷雾加油，制备模具（旧咖啡罐或塑料容器的工作良好）。将一个新鲜的灯芯（可在Craft Stores上提供）绑在铅笔上，将铅笔悬挂在模具顶部，并将芯的底部粘在模具的中心。一旦蜡融化，将其倒入模具中，让它冷却。一旦蜡硬化，修剪灯芯并照亮它。
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消除干燥空气
一个充满水的旧慢炖锅产生了伟大的加湿器- 在冬天的干旱月份中必须拥有。用热水填充大约四分之三的锅，用盖子盖上盖子，将电器转到其最高设置。15分钟后，取下盖子，让蒸汽饱和您的室内空气。
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艺术弯曲
你可以使用慢炖锅将破碎的蜡笔变成新鲜艺术借助您可以在工艺品商店购买的廉价硅树脂模具的帮助。用颜色家庭对旧蜡笔进行排序，然后取下纸质包装。将碎位的单色放入慢炖锅中，并在碎片熔化之前加热。将熔化的蜡笔倒入熔化的蜡笔到硅胶模具中，并将它们放在凉爽的干燥位置，直到它们完全冷却。然后，打破着色床单并将小孩子设定为工作。
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Simmering Scents
慢炖锅为煨液煮沸的船只提供了一座伟大的船只。将水果和香料放入慢炖锅中，加入足够的水覆盖，然后将开关转到低设置，留下盖子。以苹果和苹果和苹果等气味的基础提供精美的香味cinnamon粘土或橘子和丁香，或用柠檬，湾叶，常绿枝，或生姜，找到一个适合您家的个性化的香味。
轻松油漆剥落器
You can use a slow cooker to take a lot of the effort out of去除油漆从小型金属物体如铰链,抽屉把手, and cabinet hardware. Simply place the items into the slow cooker, cover with water, and let them soak overnight on high. For really tough, dried-on paint, add a few drops of liquid detergent to the water. Let the items cool to the touch, then give them a scrub with an old toothbrush. The paint should slip right off, leaving you with like-new hardware for your next upgrade.
To Dye For
Knitters, crafters, and other handy types can use a slow cooker to dye织物or yarn. Place the materials (natural fibers work best) in the slow cooker, and cover with a mixture of four parts water to one part white vinegar. Heat on high until the mixture is steaming, then add food coloring—one drop at a time—until you achieve the desired shade. Let the soupy mix simmer on low for two to four hours, then rinse your threads in warm water and allow to dry thoroughly before using.
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Tasty Treat
For a special treat, roast your own nuts and seeds in your slow cooker—a perfect way to put pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lantern scraps to use. Grease the bottom of the cooker, and place a cup of raw seeds or nuts into the pot. Sprinkle in seasonings and toss to coat, then cook for three to four hours on high, or until the seeds “snap” when tested. Store in small plastic bags or glass jars for easy snacking.
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Cocktail Craze
将慢炖锅转入调酒师，使用它来烹饪这个假日季节的热鸡尾酒。在慢炖锅中混合在一起并加热鸡尾酒的非酒精组分，使其保持覆盖。当您准备好的服务时，将烈酒倒入玻璃杯中，然后舀在一些加热的混合物中。不要将酒精放入锅中 - 在您准备好涂抹之前，它会煮掉。
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Playtime Fun
这是一个有趣的项目孩子们can help make and then enjoy for weeks to come—making their own play dough. Mix two cups of flour, ½ cup of salt, and four tablespoons of cream of tartar in the slow cooker. After that, pour in two cups of water, two tablespoons of oil, and a bit of food coloring. Place a damp towel under the lid, and cook the colorful mess on high for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring often.When done (the dough should easily form a ball), remove the mixture from the slow cooker, knead several times, and allow it to cool. When stored properly, the playtime essential should last three to four months.
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DIY Air Freshener
小苏打和水可以是一个强大的工具，防止糟糕的气味，陈旧的气味和霉味basements当它在慢炖锅中加热时，混合物的恶臭能力变得更加有效。填充水中的电器，水混合在一杯小苏打中。高温，未覆盖，几个小时或过夜以摆脱令人反感的气味。为了表现出特别强烈的气味，将几汤匙柠檬汁添加到水中。
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