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Hi guys, I am venturing to make tarts or melts very soon. I bought IGI 4625 Pillar Blend from CS and I was wondering what is the norm FO% that I should use with this wax? Thanks guys
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I haven't tried then yet. Sorry
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Thanks Jul. I'll be trying those as well.
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Also you do think it is safe to use in very small amounts? I wanted to make a Winter Wonderland FO candle and want it white but opaque. I really would like to continue to use the white but only if its safe. Thanks
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Scented what are lustre crystals? Where do you buy that and how do you use it? First time I hear of it? Thanks a bunch for this information
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Okay so I just read Jcandleattic's recommended post. Great information. I have a very dumb question even after reading the post!!! What is the difference between a light bulb type warmer and a hot plate? Is a hot plate one that just uses heat via electricity without any form of light? Also, which do you all prefer? Thanks guys and bare with my newbie ignorance. I am getting great at candles but this whole tart thing is too foreign to me still.
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Liliput, so basically I don't have to get rid of the warmer just change the bulb? I thought most of them have a maximum wattage capacity? Also, important to mention I am using the left over 4627 wax from my candles. I have yet to make tarts using the appropriate wax. Do you think this may also be influencing the HT?
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It really does. The white gives it this chalky tone that I love but not worth the risk.
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Yes, the block looks very pigmented. I should have thought of that...... I guess I won't be using it again. Ugh.
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So I ordered some color blocks from Flaming Candle and decided to add a little of the white to a blue to give it a chalky tone which turned out to my liking. I let the candle set for 2 weeks and EPIC FAIL. I am almost convinced it is the dye. I did nothing different with this candle except a new scent: Winter Wonderland from Flaming. Look at the pictures and tell me what you think. The candle barely burns the wick is almost buried now and what I see on the melt pool is almost a white powder like particles. Again, I did nothing different. I stirred the dyes for as long as I always do. What do you guys think? The worse part is that I just made like 10 other candles last night (different scent) but I also added a little bit of the white. Also, do you think I can re-melt and do something to save these candles at this point? Thanks guys
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I am getting ready to start making melts using 4625. Do you follow the same guideline for this wax as far as the % of FO you that should be used as you do for your soy or paraffin blends? I normally use 4726 for my candles. Thanks guys.
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Moonstar that's the thought i was going with. My sister in law uses Scentsys all the time and she loves them. I am only using my candle wax now because it was leftovers and didn't want to discard but I purchased 4625 already and plan to make some today. I will be ordering the Scentsy ones online soon. Thanks for your advise.
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I am a bit frustrated. I decided to use my left over wax from candles (4627) and use as melts. I bought a few wax warmers.. I bought the electric ones with a light bulb in them. I also bought the ones with a light bulb that go as plug ins on wall outlets. I bought them from Target . I don't get almost no HT. I love the fact that I don't have to use a tealight but they basically just look cute. I believe the wall plugs use a 5 w bulb and the large counter top ones use a 25 w bulb. The only warmer that works is an old one that I had bought from Bath and Body Works years ago. Is a ceramic one that uses tealight, great HT. BTW I am using one of my best performers, CS Mac Apple. Can you tell me what warmers work for you? Specially if you have found the electric ones that do work well? I am not so worried about the price I just need them to work. Thanks guys
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Belinda Would you say that for clamshells I should use 50/50 of 4627 (the wax I use) and the 4625 or can I use less of the 4627?? I also read that 4526 works fine alone for molds? Also (very funny btw) how do you break it up? I am picturing you on your knees going at it with a hammer. Lol. I just received 4625 but I haven't even opened the box from CS yet. But I am super excited to start making tarts!!! Thanks for all your helpful comments
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this is good information BFroberts. May i ask what percentage FO you used?
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I failed with Frasier Fir and Blue Spruce which MAKES NO SENSE to me because out of the bottle I expected them to be super hot throwers. Maybe I need to try them again because the smell is fabulous.
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Just an update on this.... I found Mojito at CS and Nature's Garden. Cuban Tobacco at Rustic Essentials. Bamboo Sugar Cane (the closest to sugarcane) by Rustic Essentials and Cognac & Cubans by Nature's Garden. I have to put these to try. Not sure how they will blend together though.... Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
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Oh yes, I love GUARAPO. I haven't had one in years!!!
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Love this idea TallTayl!!! Being Cuban myself I should have thought about that. Lol
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Perfect that's all the information I needed to try 4625. I also wanted to know if I could use it in silicone molds,candy molds and tart clamshells. Thanks everyone for your help. You are an amazing bunch.
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krisS not a bad idea. I am so new to this that I wouldn't know what scents to begin with. If you have any ideas send them my way. Thanks
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I use 4627 so I will give it a try and post the results. Thanks