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Upcycling Vinyl Records With The Bosch Sky Kettle (Guest Blog by Wafflemama)

February 13, 2018
Kate
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Last week I noticed our local charity shop had piles of vinyl records for just a few pence each. I had no clue what to use them for initially, but picked up a few that didn’t look too good music wise to take home for crafting. My apologies to any vinyl fans out there, I know this may be sacrilege to some!

With the new addition of our Bosch Sky variable temperature kettle from Euronics, I decided to create bowls using our new (old) vinyl records, combined with some hot water and a little manipulation with kitchen utensils. I’ve always loved vinyl records but simply don’t listen to them any more, so this way I can still have them around, but with a little more use day to day.

YOU WILL NEED

  • Vinyl records
  • A large heat proof container
  • A smaller Pyrex bowl to fit inside (you’ll mold your record over this)
  • A kettle
  • Some heat proof tools or kitchen utensils
  • Towel
Equipment needed

MAKING A VINYL BOWL

  1. Fill your kettle and boil fully. The great thing about the variable temperature on our Bosch Sky kettle is that I can select a cooler temperature for our coffees for example, but for a craft like this where maximum heat is key, I can whack it up to 100 degrees. The hotter the water, the more pliable the record will become.                                                                                                               Using the Bosch Sky Kettle
  2. Whilst the kettle boils, place your large container on a towel to catch any leaks or spillages. Then place your Pyrex bowl upside down inside. Then just place the record on top of the bowl, as central as possible.Equipment
  3. Once your kettle has boiled fully, pour water over the top of the record, you will see it start to warp and bend very quickly. If you have a large record and container, you may want to pop some boiling water in there first to give the record more heat, and then pour another kettle load over the top. Pouring Boiling Water                                                                                                                                                Molding record bowl
  4. Once the record starts to flop in the boiling water, hold it still with one utensil by firmly pressing down on the centre of the label. With the other, pinch and bend the sides to get the basic shape you want for your bowl. Record bowl being shaped                                                                                                               
  5. If you need to even out the shape, you can dip the chosen side back into the boiling water and re shape as required. Be careful though it’s super hot!Shaping record bowl                                                                             
  6. Your record will go hard again within a few seconds out of the water, so you need to shape quickly and simply leave to dry or dry with a towel.Record Bowl
  7. Now your record bowl is all finished and ready to use. Fruit in record bowl                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Finished Record Bowl

This is such an easy craft to do and I think they look really cool and a little different. These are a great addition to a room and handy to use for a slightly more exciting looking table spread, fruit bowl or seasonal display.

Record Bowl

CRAFTING WITH THE BOSCH SKY KETTLE

The kettle we used for this craft worked so well. Being able to select a higher temperature on the Bosch Sky with the simple touch screen display, meant that I could get the maximum heat needed to melt the record, making the craft so much easier.

 

Bosch Sky Kettle

This kettle is light weight, extremely sturdy and even boils quickly with its rapid boil function. It definitely boils quietly compared to older models, and without gushing out too much steam into the kitchen too. Holding up to 1.7 litres of water (over six cups of tea!), I was able to boil water super quick which was great doing something like this where you may need another quick load of boiled water. There is also a ‘keep warm’ function which meant if I needed a little more water (for up to 30 minutes after it boiled) I could grab it quickly without the need to reboil – perfect!

Kettle Controls

I love the look of this kettle too, it just screams quality with it’s touch screen digital display and black stainless steel finish. The smooth action lid opening and stylish design mean it would look great in any kitchen too. The double wall makes it cooler too touch which is great when you’re clumsy like me!

Bosch Sky Kettle

When using for normal every day tasks like teas and coffee, you can simply select a lower temperature instead of having to wait for your drink to cool down, how cool is that? Changing the temperature in 5 degree increments between 70 and 100 degrees. There’s also a filter included that can be cleaned easily when needed, as well as a nice chunky handle which is great for weaker hands like mine that struggle to grip narrower handles well.

Currently on sale at Euronics for £99.99, this is a higher price kettle, but it’s so worth it with all the features and quality of the build. The display and touch screen are so easy to use, this is far from your average kettle and perfect for today’s craft!

By Guest Blogger, Wafflemama.

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Bosch Sensixx’x D190: A Steam Iron, But Not Steam Age (Guest Blog By Dad Blog UK)

February 13, 2018
Kate
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It’s amazing to think that despite all advances in technology, the best way to remove creases from clothes is still via the use of steam power. You press that button on a steam iron, there’s a whoosh and the creases go.

Blogger Holding Bosch Steam Iron
Introducing The Bosch Sensixx’x D190 Steam Iron. This, By The Way, Is How I Look After Three Hours Of Non-Stop Ironing.
The oddly-named Sensixx’x D190 is one of the latest steam irons to be produced by Bosch. It’s available from euronics and I was asked if I’d care to put it through its paces.
The timing was ideal as a year or so of use relying on London’s notoriously heavy water had left our previous steam iron caked up with limescale and on its last legs. Here’s how the Bosch Sensixx’x D190 coped with the Adams’ family’s laundry.
First impressions
Lifted out of the box, this product was noticeably heavier than rival products. It’s perfectly manageable, but you do get the impression there are some serious mechanics inside the iron.
Bosch Sensixx’x D190
Straight Out Of The Box. The Bosch Sensixx’x D190 Steam Iron Is Not Steam Age.

Cut away images on the box certainly suggest there is a hefty motor in there producing steam. As this product requires 3000w to operate, it clearly is an impressive motor.

The soleplate is quite sizeable. It’s very smooth and in use, glides easily across the clothes you are ironing.

The controls are all very standard and don’t really need any explanation. There are, however, a couple of special features that I will come on to in just a moment.

Iron Soleplate
Straight Out Of The Box. The Bosch Sensixx’x D190 Steam Iron Is Not Steam Age.

Steam function

The iron is designed to work with tap water, although it does come with a bottle of anticalc additive that you can add to prevent limescale build-up. The water inlet is covered by a large inlet lid at the front of the iron.

Filling it with water is very straightforward. You control the steam using the spray and steam buttons on the handle and the temperature control.

Those special features

While steam may still reign supreme, don’t be fooled by the Bosch Sensixx’x D190. It boasts some of very advanced features.

First of all, the handle has a sensor in it. If the iron can’t sense your index finger gripping the handle, the steam function will cease working. In addition to this, the soleplate stops heating up.

Bosch Sensixx x D190
Note The Controls For The Steam Iron. It’s Very Easy To Use And Self-Explanatory. See Also The Red Section Of The Handle. If You Don’t Keep Your Finger On Here, The Soleplate Cools Down And The Steam Function Turns Itself Off.

Let me, however, put this into context. I’ve experimented with this a couple of times. The soleplate will retain some heat, so the iron should not be left unattended. If, however, you have the temperature control turned up to maximum, it won’t stay at that temperature. It will hover somewhere beneath it.

The i-Temp function is also worth mentioning. While you can adjust the temperature in the usual way to accommodate delicate fabrics, man-made fibres, linens etc. the i-Temp setting will do it for you.

I was very tough on the iron while testing this feature. I didn’t expect it to work at all, but I couldn’t fault it. It went from man-made fibres to heard-wearing cottons with ease. It didn’t mark anything and produced great results.

There is one further function. This is an anti-shine function. The aim of this is to stop darker fabrics going shiny when they are ironed. As with the i-Temp function, it seems to work very well.

I will just add that the iron can be used vertically. This is to enable you to iron curtains, should you feel the need.

In use

I’ve been using the Sensixx’x D190 for around a fortnight. This includes a mammoth three-hour session when I had to deal with a ridiculously large pile of laundry.

It’s performed very well and handled some incredibly, heavily-creased items. It’s done it all with ease and I’ve found all the functions to work very well.

Creased top
One Of Mrs Adams’ Heavily Creased Tops.

It is slightly heavier and a touch larger than many rival products. It is also a little on the noisy side. Something, I assume the motor for steam production, makes a ticking sound when in use. It’s nowhere loud enough to put me off the product, but if you are in the habit of listening to the radio or watching TV while you iron, you may find yourself increasing the volume slightly.

Ironed Top
Mrs Adams’ Top Immediately After Being Ironed.

Final thoughts

Considering the amount of technology packed into the Bosch Sensixx’x D190, its price tag of £109.99 is very reasonable. It’s a heavy-duty item and I’ve been very impressed by its performance. As I said, it does create a little noise, but it’s not too loud.

We’re delighted to have it a part of the family. We’re hoping to get plenty of use out of it.

For further information or to buy, please do visit the euronics website.

By Guest Blogger, Dad Blog UK. 

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