TwiHard72

Wow, some very good info here so far, and I so appreciate it! Yes, I have been reading thru many posts here, and will continue to do so. JustaJesuschick, do you feel that the bad smell from the clamshell containers transfers to your tarts? Do they all have this smell, or is there one place in particular that I shouldn't buy containers from? Thanks again for all the help!

Hello everyone! Obviously, I'm new here, and hope to learn a lot. I've made soap, but have never tried my hand at making any type of candles. I'm really into the wickless...especially the clamshell breakaway tarts. I have spent so much money buying those things, and I'd really like to try to make my own instead. I'm really clueless, and could use some help getting started. Can someone please answer some basic questions for me? Such as... 1. What is the best wax to buy that needs nothing added, other than color and fragrance? I see you all mentioning wax numbers, and I don't know what is what. I'd like it to melt nicely in my warmers. I've seen some mention that there are waxes that are softer than others. What does this mean exactly? Are some types of wax better for clamshell use? 2. For making clamshell tarts, what are the recommended measurements for color and fragrance oil? I will be using liquid color, and want the fragrance to have a good throw. 3. What tools will I need to get started? And is there someplace that has good tutorials for beginners? 4. Where do you all like to order your supplies from? Thanks so much for the help! I'm looking forward to learning all that I can, and hopefully be successful at this.:smiley2: