wcgxxx Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 do I need a special wax to make wax tarts with ? I remember seeing something about using a special wax, but I can no longer find the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Yes, most container waxes on their own will be too soft. Flaming and RE have their own tart wax which is a mixture of paraffin and soy. It comes in granulated form. The Candle Source has a good tart wax. You can also use 4625, 4794 or even 4786 on their own for shaped tarts. Or you can blend these waxes with a container wax. If you're using clams then a pillar or votive wax won't work unless it's blended with a softer wax. These are from my experiences though. I'm sure others have had different experiences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I use same as containers, c3 with a bit of usa added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 1 minute ago, kandlekrazy said: I use same as containers, c3 with a bit of usa added. Is soy container firmer than paraffin? I've never used any so I'm not familiar with how it would do in shapes or clams. I have poured straight 6006 in clams before but I think it needed just a little bit of pillar wax to firm it up a little but I'm sure there are some that use it straight. I used it straight for shapes when I first started but it was too soft even though it held the shape. They just melted too easy when I had them in bags at a craft show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 17 hours ago, Belinda said: Is soy container firmer than paraffin? I've never used any so I'm not familiar with how it would do in shapes or clams. I have poured straight 6006 in clams before but I think it needed just a little bit of pillar wax to firm it up a little but I'm sure there are some that use it straight. I used it straight for shapes when I first started but it was too soft even though it held the shape. They just melted too easy when I had them in bags at a craft show. No it's softer. The C3 with USA pops right out of clamshells and I've also made individual melts with no problems as long as I use silicone molds, with metal molds I have to pop them in the freezer for 5 mins before unmolding. I don't do shows nor do I ship in hot months anymore, basically sell out of my store only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcgxxx Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 I think I’ll use C3 with the USA . C3 is the current wax I use . As far as everything else goes , I just melt the wax and add in my dyes and fragrances as usual correct ? I saw somewhere to pour around 150-155 for tarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 hour ago, wcgxxx said: I think I’ll use C3 with the USA . C3 is the current wax I use . As far as everything else goes , I just melt the wax and add in my dyes and fragrances as usual correct ? I saw somewhere to pour around 150-155 for tarts I pour everything when it gets cloudy, melts, candles & clamshells. It's about 115 if I remember right from when I used to use a thermometer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 6 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: No it's softer. The C3 with USA pops right out of clamshells and I've also made individual melts with no problems as long as I use silicone molds, with metal molds I have to pop them in the freezer for 5 mins before unmolding. I don't do shows nor do I ship in hot months anymore, basically sell out of my store only. What is USA? Is that the same as stearic acid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Belinda said: What is USA? Is that the same as stearic acid? Belinda I'm not sure what is in it but it's Universal Soy Additive and it hardens the wax a bit. With these new lots of soy I'm down to 1 Tablespoon per 5# of wax. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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