Toaster Oven for Polymer Clay Buying Guide
You’re searching for the best oven for polymer clay, and in a crowded marketplace full of ovens from numerous different sources, it can be overwhelming to find an oven that matches your needs.
In this section, we go over some of the features of toaster ovens you should be considering as you decide which one to purchase.
1. Size
If you’re making polymer beads, you don’t require a giant oven, height-wise, to get these done. However, other larger items may require the extra space.
The toaster ovens we’ve looked at range from small compact ovens to larger ovens with a deep interior.
You should consider carefully whether you need to go for the larger oven. Don’t forget; these will take longer to heat up and require more energy to maintain a temperature. Therefore, you could be wasting energy unnecessarily, and one of the smaller ovens will suffice.
2. Controls
There are two types of controls of toaster ovens. One is a dial-based control, where you twist to get the temperature you want, and the other one is button-based. Which one you choose will depend on several factors.
Dials are much easier to maneuver for older people who have issues with their hands and fingers. Some people also have a personal preference as they prefer the aesthetic look of a knob.
However, these dials, with a range of 150 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, can be difficult to judge when looking for an exact temperature.
We think it is much easier to go with a button set up or dials that adjust a digital display in small increments. This will mean you will get an exact 275 degrees Fahrenheit rather than something that is around that figure.
3. Heating Type
Convection ovens are great because they are energy efficient. They heat up much more quickly than regular ovens, and they ensure that heat is distributed evenly. This creates the perfect set of circumstances to ensure your polymer clay gets cured as well as it can be.