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I am wanting to do a couple craft shows in 2017 and was wondering how everyone's wax melts do in the hot weather. I have been going to craft fairs and when I see a wax booth they look like they are holding up but man its been HOT here for the couple I have went too. I guess my question is do ya'll worry about the melts melting? Would just love some stories from yall. Thanks!!!

I have been playing with 464 which I think needs a cure time for sure. Thanks for all the input and please don't think I'm trying to step on anyones toes. Just curious!

So I mostly have my hand in wax melts but have would like to find a good soy to work with for candles. MY question is this. So I have heard from so many people to let soy candles cure for a couple weeks before selling them. I have seen recently on instagram some candle companies that post I have this many to make and i'm shipping as fast as I can , They say they are 100% soy . So if you are supposed to let it cure then how are you making and shipping in the same week?

I love the idea of giving too a budgeting momma! Im going to have too look up fire starters we have a fire pit so I'm thinking score!

So people in my town go crazzzyyy over the scoopable wax. So I am wanting to try it. I have 2 recipes I'm trying this week if. It works I'm happy to share the recipe for y'all . Now tell me about the squeezeable wax ?

Hi all I was wondering what ya'll do with wax melts that don't make the cut for your shops? Like the ones you don't even want to burn? I have huge jar full of wax(several different scents) and I have no idea what to do with it?

Yes! you just scoop it out and put it in a warmer. Did you like it? Or the idea of it when you saw it?

I was wondering if any of ya'll have ever made scoopable wax? I have never made it before and love the idea of just scooping a wax from a container. I think the consistency is a bit thicker than lard or Crisco. Would love to hear some about it if you have made it. I am going to try a batch I'll keep ya'll posted about it. If it works out i'll share the recipe here. Thanks in advance!!!

Hi all its been a while. I have been super busy but I have a ? for candle makers and tart makers. I have read SEVERAL places that state when you sell your first candle you need insurance. While I do understand this what about us small business owners that are just starting out and we are not even making the 450$ per year that the insurcance costs?? I would just like some feedback on what ya'll think. I really do understand the why. But I guess I just wonder why even try to sell if your not even covering your insurance per year. My second ? is do you need insurance if you are only going to sell Tarts? Not tart warmers or anything else just tarts. ?? Thanks in advance.

SO I have been making scent tarts and scent shots and I would love to know how long most peoples last? I had a tester tell me they smell great but only last a couple of days?? I read somewhere that 8/12 hours is sufficent. What are ya'lls thoughts? Also, how are you supposed to increase the life of the tart?

trappeur- I really appreciate the info. I like a straight shooter you ask why I switched to 4627 i wanted 2 waxes to try to see which I like better. 4627 is very messy and not worth fooling with. I do like the 464 so I am going to only test in that wax until I can get it to work for me. I am testing in my living room and like you said prolly need to move to a different, smaller room. You ask me about how long I have been using waxes I have used both since January. I have been going back and forth to see which i like better. I let them cure for 1 week. ill let them cure for 2 now. As far as scents I use Aroma Haven ( RE) and Just Scents. monkey farts RE watermelon lemonade JS are a few off the top of my head. I won't be addind color to them . ill decrease oil as well !! Thanks so much for your help Ill make some this weekend and come back in 2 weeks and let you know how it goes!!! I have some more of the htp I am going to try them and see if like you said it was too much oil.

I'm going to answer both ?'s at once. Trappeur I am using a straight sided mason jar 8 oz but I want to use tumbler 11.5 oz from peak. I used 93 and 104 didn't get a full melt pool and I have burned them several times for hours at a time. I almost switched to 4627 but I just don't like all that smoke. Everyone seems to want soy.. I love the ease of the 464 if I could get it to throw. I will for sure cut back on oil. and see how that goes. I have used SOOO many 1 oz samples and how I feel like I should have used less and there might have been some keepers.. I guess we learn from mistakes huh?? I am soo glad I found this site!!! I haven't found a good explanation for wicks I just go by what the website suggest to use but I know that I want self trimming. I used 51-32-18c from RE and I hate that they pop if you don't trim them. it gets black EVERYWHERE! I would love some suggestions as far as different wicks. What is the benefits of a cd wick? Old Glory- I am using a digital scale. I measure 1 0z out and I measure 8oz out of wax. I do tare between. Also Do you suggest pouring when slushy?

I am using htp wicks 93 and 104, I want a self trimming wick. but I am not getting a complete burn pool either so you think I need to wick up? THanks for all the help!!!! I usually let them set for 1 week I will try 2 .

Trappeur- I am adding F0 at 170 and using 1oz per 8 oz ..

I would love some feeback on adding crisco or coconut oil in my wax. I use GB 464. some throw great others don't. I have heard you can add coconut oil or crisco to enhance throw. Is this true? If so how much do ya'll add? Also, would like to know if you use vybar in soy? I have heard mixed reviews on this. Thanks in advance!!!!!