How Long Should A Tart Last?

[hurricanecreek15]

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?

[Guest OldGlory]

There are way too many variables in the making of melts and the warming of melts. Different waxs, different FOs, different types of warmers, different conditions inside the home, etc.

They should last long enough for your customers to be satisfied. If someone told me my melts didn't last long enough, and I had thoroughly tested them  - I wouldn't give it a second thought. There are lots of places for that customer to buy tarts.

Some people will complain just to see your reaction, lol.

Edited:

There is an older thread in this section titled Warmer and melts comprehensive overview which will offer some good insights.

Edited June 17, 2015 by OldGlory

[Belinda]

I agree with OldGlory. I've had people say, "that scent is so strong!" and others saying just the opposite about the same scent. Others telling me how long something lasts and others saying the same scent only lasted a few hours. Our noses are different and we all perceive scents differently. And like she said, different types of warmers, waxes and the oils themselves all affect longevity. Personally, if you're customers are getting two days out of the tart then I think that's great! 

And like she said too, some people will just complain to see your reaction, get free goods or you can just never make them happy!

[ginab65]

Hi! I'm new to the forum. I'm starting a business with my daughter, making tarts, room sprays, body sprays and eventually bath & body.

 

Right now, being new I am trying to find the best wax I can for making tarts until I learn enough to venture into creating my own blend of waxes. One experienced chandler told me IGI6006 is a really good parasoy. 

 

I came to this thread from a search for the topic...  Warmer and melts comprehensive overview .    My search has not pulled up that particular topic. Old Glory could youhelp me find it, please? 

 

Thanks in advance

[ginab65]

I found it right after I posted my last post.

[Guest OldGlory]

Yay!! I just bumped it a day or two ago for the newcomers.

I don't really like 6006 for melts - too soft. However, you can put a basic soy wax or 6006 with a paraffin pillar wax and come up with something a bit more sturdy.

I think we all have different objectives for our melts. I would like to suggest that you find some very detail oriented testers and give them specifics to look for and record when testing for you. Also, listen to their comments. One of my customers recently asked if there was an easy way to remove my soy wax tarts from the warmer - she has used tarts that will flip out of a warmer once they are cooled - has to be a paraffin pillar wax. So I know that removing the wax from the warmer is an issue for some people, and I loved learning that she appreciated that aspect of the other tart she used. You will learn all sorts of things from your customers or testers if you ask enough questions.

When shopping for waxes, look at how much fragrance the wax will hold. For tarts you definitely want something that will hold a minimum of 6%.

Edited August 29, 2015 by OldGlory

[ginab65]

Thank you, Old Glory. I kind of like the idea of wax popping out, but I personally keep my warmer going constantly so nothing gets to cool. LOL I usually just pour mine out. Of course I won't be selling to me. My first objective is to find a good stand alone wax that makes a good sell-able product while I'm working towards my own proprietary blend. I'm not picky about the type of wax as long a I get the desired results. My biggest thing is good CT and HT as well as longevity. I'm currently making 1 oz. portion cups and will also be making bags of molded tarts of various types. I'm working in a real shoestring budget so it's difficult for me to spend a whole lot right now on various waxes. I'm hoping I can at list dwindle the list of waxes to try to a handful. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. 

 

I've cured my first batch of Ecosoya PB tarts and they are not bad, but not exceptional either. I used a FO called Spiced Sugar Plum at 10%.  I just made a test batch of Fresh Fig last night. I'm waiting to see how they come out. I read somewhere that PB can hold up to 12% so I tried it with this softer scent. We'll see.