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ScaliWagGrrs Nov 8, 2008

I had a real disaster yesterday. I had finished a new alpaca Boxer dog and was going to heat set all the airbrushing I did on him. Well I preheated my oven and put in the Boxer. I then went to take a very quick shower. When I opened the bathroom door I smelled something burning! OMG!  I accidently turned the oven to bake instead of turning it off! My poor Boxer had a crispy burned black arm and one of his glass eyes broke in half. The blackened fur just crumbled away when touched. My oven runs hot too. When I opened the door my oven thermometer said 400 Degrees! Way over what I had set it for. I wondered if anyone knows what the highest temp alpaca or mohair can take? What temp does everyone use when heat setting in the oven? Luckily I was able to save the head and body. But I had to start over with his arms, legs and one ear.
Lesson learned: Turn OFF the oven to let item sit in COOLING oven. Don't set to bake to let item COOK in oven!
Beth

Donna Nov 8, 2008

Hi,
That sounds like something I would do.  You are so lucky that there was anything left of the poor little guy!  I use a blow dryer on high heat.  I put my hand where I am setting the color and when my hand can't stand the heat any more I move to the next spot.  It usually does not take long at all.
Donna

Little Bear Guy Nov 8, 2008

We do the same thing here Donna,  works like a charm and doesn't take much time at all.

hugs

Shane

Bear Hearts Nov 9, 2008

Yes, I use a blow dryer too.    Works great!
-Robert