Littlebalky

Hi! I'd love any information on the safety of pouring wax while pregnant. I've avoided it so far but now that I'm in my second trimester and feeling better I'd like to pour again. I certainly don't want to take any chances! There isn't a whole lot of information out there so thought I'd come here and see what I could find. Thanks in advance. 

3 hours ago, puma52 said:

Yes Ma'am! Same blend....hey if it works, ya don't change it!

You still do 50/50???

On September 12, 2015 at 9:48 AM, puma52 said:

I am just having a hoot making these in different scent blends! Also some pics in bi color tart melts.

 

Hey Puma! What was blend do you use for your molds? Same as your chunks?

On March 19, 2016 at 8:58 AM, puma52 said:

Hi Littlebalky,

 

Good for you for trying out the crisscrossing and having success!!! Yea...See you are educating us! I use two thermometers (because it seems to see that if just using one they get out of wack sometimes..so using two I get a really close idea) clipped on the side of my presto pour pot. I heat my wax until to about 175 (when the spout thaws out enough to pour into pots) , then I let the wax set in my pour pots to about 160-165 temp (I check w/infrared temp gun) then add fragrance, stir like the devil and pour into the pans. On those temps...it sometimes seems like they DON'T measure the temps right....that's when we just do as good as we can.   

 

 

You add your fragrance at 165...I add at 185. Do these temp differences change anything about the final product? I don't really know the facts on what temp you should add fragrance and what temp you should pour?

On April 2, 2016 at 3:38 PM, GoldieMN said:

So a customer would buy the loaf and then cut off pieces as needed?  This really looks delicious! lol

Goldie

Do you have a website? I'd love to try ?

On March 27, 2016 at 1:34 AM, Nikki said:

A little more time on my hands so I messed around with size of chunk pieces before the overpour.  I also did some where the scents are separate and some where I took three frag. oils, blended, divided and added color to half...I used 50/50 4625 and 4627 for most except the pistachio (green) chunk pieces are 6006.

Still figuring out size that I like, working on cutting straight haha and just making nicer looking chunks.  Learning from all of you every day and am so thankful.  Enjoy!  

Strawberry Salted Caramel Corn Bake Shop, Pistachio Pudding Birthday Cake, Bubblegum Serendipity Candy Cane Cake, Orange Juice Birthday Cake.  

Nikki did you decide if you liked blending your oils together or having your chunks separate from the overpour better?

1 hour ago, puma52 said:

You are so sweet Littlebalky! Right now I am making for my booth and local folks...but I am working on a web site. I'll let ya know when it opens. But thank you so much.

Oh please do!! 

On April 5, 2016 at 4:16 PM, puma52 said:

I'm going to have to try that blend...I love both of those scents anyhow! Yes it was fun and so good to meet great like minded people! It would be great if they did do the convention this year.

Puma I've been meaning to ask you the name of your business? I'd love to purchase from you!!

Puma I've been meaning to ask you the name of your business? I'd love to purchase from you!!

These are stunning!

On March 24, 2016 at 0:42 AM, Nikki said:

Bergamot w/Rosemary and Mint overpour, Banana w/Apple Butter Caramel overpour, Spiced Cranberry w/Raisin Bread & Butter overpour, Bergamot, Lemon Peel w/ Pink Sugar overpour and lastly, Banana, Chocolate, Wild Cherry w/Pralines and Cream overpour.  Three varieties were made with a silicone ice cube mold (nice and neat), the others were my attempt at doing it the regular way.  I'd love opinions on the chunks made with molds.  Is it ok, or just doesn't have the "it" factor.

Thanks!

Nikki

The Hesse are stunning! 

On March 19, 2016 at 9:08 PM, Nikki said:

I had a little time today so I played.  I used 6006 wax.  First attempt was banana cherry cheesecake with chocolate overpour.  Then I cheated a bit and used a mold for the others, which are basically everything I have with a pink sugar overpour (friend is addicted to ps).  The one shown is fluffy candy pink sugar.  

I'm not crazy about 6006 now that I have been using a pure paraffin mix and it did not cut any easier.  I used a hot knife at first and then just a cutter and a super fast cut.  Still not happy with cutting chunks, but I will keep trying!  Here are some pics...

This looks good enough to eat!

On March 17, 2016 at 4:20 PM, puma52 said:

That is not a fail in my world....I only use 1 piece of foil and the wax DOES get underneath on me...if only the foil were two inches wider we would be set! I just put it in the pans as even as possible.  It's a nice little mess sometimes after you are done.  

So I used two sheets and criss crossed them and it seemed to solve the problem ?

Also, I just recently bought a laser thermometer. When I compared it to the candy thermometer I've been using it seems the laser measures 10 degrees hotter than the candy. I don't know which to trust?? What do you use??

On March 14, 2016 at 9:03 PM, puma52 said:

OK guys...I hope this helps anyone who wants to do this. I am going to describe what I do and I sure hope the pics stay in the order I loaded them up...just in case they do not, I will describe pics and hope that everyone can tell which one is which. The 1st pic is of what I use to do these ..alum foil, alum pans - i use 8x8 and 11 x 8-1/2, heat gun, 8" spackling knife, aluminum baking sheets - 16 x 11-1/2. I made 2 chunks today the first one was: Deep Aqua Blue Chunks - Tropical Soda Pop , Light Yellow Chunks - Mountain Dew , Orange Chunks - Rainbow Sherbet, Cream Color Chunks - Cream Soda , Overpour Salt Water Taffy. The second one is Sex On The Beach - Light Orange Chunks, Honeydew Melon - Light Green Chunks , Overpour Light Peach - Peach . You know these two blends really smell good....I especially like the Sex On The Beach blend...smells heavenly! The second pic is of all four of my chunks poured into the 8x8 pans that have been lined with the aluminum foil - 2 lb in each pan. Third pic is when the wax slab has cooled just enough to allow me to pull them out of the pans and not have wax running everywhere..note I have pulled the alum foil down on all of them except the white...it was still too hot...pic below of where was started to run, so I hurriedly pulled the alum foil back up the sides until it was more solidified. When they are solidified enough, I put the alum foil off them and then lay them on the baking sheet and slice as shown. They are still very warm at this point. Diversion..... the pans with the Sex On The Beach and Honeydew are cooling...just to show you that you can have a lot of these going (as long as the presto pots keep up that is. ) all at once. Next Pics slicing up the Rainbow Sherbet (Note....the spackling knife almost reaches across the whole slab..I just pick the knife up slowly and move it and bring down again) and the Cream Soda. Next pic is of all four chunk scents all ready to be put in pan for overpour...these chunks are still very warm.  Next pic...everyone in the pool !  I pick up handfuls of chunks,  I never measure them as sometimes I want more of one scent than the other, but spread them all out well and I fill up that pan as much as I can, then I do my overpour . Chunks are still warm when put in the pan for the overpour of Salt Water Taffy. As soon as I pour the overpour it usually starts to solidify immediately unless it is real warm, but when it starts to solidify, I get out the heat gun and heat those chunks up and I do ADD MORE CHUNKS AT THIS POINT AND USE HEAT GUN ON THEM...easy to do as when you use the heat gun, it  will pretty much liquefy the top again. Using the heat gun takes all the hard edges off the chunks which makes them look so nice. AS SOON as I can, I lift the whole chunk tart slab out of the pan (using the alum foil to lift out) . I set it directly on the aluminum baking sheet and let it cool (which does not take long....10 min maybe), I then peel down the sides of the aluminum foil carefully making sure that no melted wax is coming out and THEN as soon as I can after doing this, I totally take the alum foil off and let it cool...maybe another 5 minutes and then try cutting..if you do not have any wax bleeding, you are good to go. These chunks are VERY warm when I am done cutting. I separate and let cool.  I sure hope this all makes sense and helps you guys. If you have questions, I'll be glad to help you. ok..THESE ARE BACKWARDS.... IF YOU START AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PICS AND WORK UP FROM THE BOTTOM, THESE ARE IN ORDER... GRACIOUS!! How DOES a person get pictures to stay in order?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I made another batch today and attempted the foil method for the chunks ( before I was using some molds that still required me to cut into smaller chunks) as I thought this would be quicker. Well it was a fail. Are you using more than one sheet of foil? I just used one piece and the wax got underneath the foil and it was a bit of a mess. Help!! Hahaha

16 hours ago, puma52 said:

Good Evening Littlebalky!

I get my wax from a local supplier - Aztec International - here is their web address : http://www.candlemaking.com/

 

OMG!! Those greens are EVERYTHING!!!! Theses are awesome. Rejects?? I say works of art really. LOVE

How would you describe the following scents: Carribean Teakwood, Black Coconut, Bamboo?

 

You are SO funny!!! Yes....the rejects do live at my house too! hee hee This is fun talking about these recipes and looking at the pics huh?

 

I love all three of those scents...the Caribbean Teakwood is from Candle Science...they just made it skin friendly and it is just wonderful ..here is description, but let me tell you...it is NOT just for men...it is a beautiful unisex fragrance:

Caribbean Teakwood is a masculine masterpiece. It is bold and complex - leading with a top note of leather, tobacco, amber and musk. The middle is a spicy mixture of black tea and pepper. The base note is aged teakwood with tones of patchouli and sandalwood.

This fragrance oil is infused with cedarwood, patchouli, black pepper, and pimento berry essential oils.

Himalayan Bamboo is also from Candle Science - Just BEAUTIFUL...spa like - here is their description :

A complex union of bamboo foliage and rich green florals. The subtle character of this fragrance is calming rather than overwhelming, so it is well suited for a high-end or aroma-therapy line - where a room filling, not house filling fragrance is desired.

This fragrance oil is infused with natural essential oils.

Black Coconut is from Fragrance Buddy and I just love the tiny added extra richness - Their description -  Sunset in paradise . . . rich coconut, cedarwood and island blossoms promise an evening of luxurious tranquility.

 

 

Try them out when you get a chance. Let me know what you think.

Yes this is SO much fun to be able to discuss these things with you all!! 

I have been so pleased with Aztec's oils but haven't ordered wax from them!

I will be trying these fragrances. I just got an email where candle science is doing their 1 oz for $.99 so perfect opportunity to try some!

Thanks Puma!

On March 8, 2016 at 7:24 PM, puma52 said:

Ok....this is what I made this weekend....please note..I HAVE REJECT PICS ...3 of them...they are rejects, but they are never rejected...after I put in my nice square looking chunks in my bags...the weighed part for the customer.... I THEN slip in one or two of the rejects, but not rejected. Hey it's all good...more to melt...it's going to look worse as it melts anyhow.  

The green chunks are what I am calling Secret Spa...I thought about Silent Spa too because of how quiet and relaxing it is in a Spa....I just might take turns with both names. I did the chunks in Light Green Chunks - Green Tea (from Indigo..I did like this) , Med Dark Green Chunks - Cucumber, Overpour Med Green-  Bamboo. The multi color bright chunk I am calling Beach House Bungalow...Med Red Chunks - Pink Sands, Dark Teal Blue Chunks - Blue Hawaiian, Lime Green Chunks - Key Lime Pie - Overpour yellow - Pineapple. The coffee colored chunk..yummm....I am calling Coffee Espresso Cafe - Dark Brown Chunks - Mocha, Medium Brown Chunks - Vanilla Hazelnut Mocha, Caramel Colored Chunks - Kahlua Dreams (from Indigo) (This is a new one to me...did not like at all .....instead next time I am making this same color but doing my blend for it in .50 Cocoa and .50 Vanilla Voodoo), Overpour Cream - Cafe Cubano , Tan Chunk w/Cream overpour.....Calling this one My Private Beach.. Med Tan Chunks - Caribbean Teakwood , Overpour Cream - Black Coconut  (had been wondering about this scent blend...this is NICE!),  last one....I am calling Sugar Sugar Baby - Light Tan Color Chunks  - Sugar Waffle Cone (from Indigo...I LIKE) , Darker Tan Chunks - Sugared Vanilla Shortbread , Overpour.- I couldn't decide what to do I wanted to do Vanilla Ice Cream and I wanted to do Angel Food Cake so this is what I done...I blended both of them together and poured ! Ahhh smells so good! Oh my after I posted, the pics scattered and are not in order. Good thing I described... hee hee.

OMG!! Those greens are EVERYTHING!!!! Theses are awesome. Rejects?? I say works of art really. LOVE

How would you describe the following scents: Carribean Teakwood, Black Coconut, Bamboo?

13 hours ago, moonshine said:

Ok Puma I need that video! 

I made a batch last night and what a flipping mess.....they are a disaster!! ??

i think the molds are more work than just using the pan method like you do and chunk them yourself- I had wax overflowing everywhere and my what was supposed to be red chunks ended up pink - I don't color much and that was a mess in itself- then I think I used way to many chunks because when I overpoured which covered most of the top before it would spill out of the pan, I put it on a cookie sheet and when I cut them still warm but set so I thought they all fell apart!!- chunks falling out everywhere so my blend may be to soft- I think I need to up the 4625 which is also a PIA to try and break up.....other than that they would have been beautiful! Lol

so I need to go back to your original thread and read instructions again and try the pan method because I am not liking these molds at all and maybe just maybe I can get a batch as beautiful as all these pictures on here......littlebalky what method do use for your chunks- they look so perfect! 

I use the wilton small square molds and cut those into fourths

On March 8, 2016 at 6:50 PM, puma52 said:

ok....here's my

Well Littlebalky...I use the harder paraffin wax, so it never gets creamy, but it can be difficult to work with. I am so sorry, but I have never worked the parasoy. Doggone  it, someone else I hope will chime in.  Yes I do use 4625/4794 50/50.  

What company do you buy your wax from?

On February 21, 2016 at 8:34 PM, Nikki said:

I am so struggling to make nicely cut chunks.  I have found that often times the chunk pieces fall out at each cut.  Thankfully I only play with wax for myself, haha.  I think I will try again and share my fail pictures with you all and perhaps you can give me some pointers as to what I may need to be doing differently.  

 

Since I so wanted to try blends of my own, I cheated a bit and put chunks into a bundt mold.  It's just not the same as though beautiful chunks 

Nikki these are beautiful! What molds are you using for your chunks and where did you get your bundt cake  molds?

Also what waxes are you using? This looks like it should be in a magazine!

On February 14, 2016 at 5:35 PM, GuiltyLilPleasures said:

I love this thread!  I just recently added a 'chunk' line to my store, and they're so fun to make and see all the pretty colors   

Theses look amazing!!! So clean! Do you mind sharing your wax blend? I'd like for mine to look as 'clean' as yours

On March 7, 2016 at 9:52 PM, Nikki said:

They look great Littlebalky!

Thanks Nikki!

On March 7, 2016 at 9:15 PM, Belinda said:

Those look great and sound  yummy! I'm going to have to try those blends for sure!

Thanks Belinda!! You should try them they turned out so yummy!!

On March 7, 2016 at 9:15 PM, MLG said:

I love these!   I can almost smell them through my iPad   I have been following this thread, but have yet to make mine.  I need to get my rearend in gear! lol.   Nice job!

Thank you!! Do it!! You'll be so glad you did!

6 hours ago, puma52 said:

Littlebalky....these are BEAUTIFUL and you are being way TOO hard on yourself! These look awesome!!! I love your colors too!!! Just gorgeous!! I use all paraffin, but if you list your recipe for yours hopefully someone else who uses your blend can give some info. But I think they look wonderful! When I get home from work tonight I will take pictures of the 5 chunk blends I made on Saturday. All of mine do not turn out perfect either...I just pick out the ones that look great for the pictures ...but I will show you pics including the good, the bad and the ugly of mine. I just throw them all in together anyhow.  

Puma thank you!!! I would absolutely love to see all your photos!! I think i read you use 4625/4794 blend. Is that 50/50?

What I'm using for the chunks is equal parts IGI 6006 (parasoy container)/ 650 (parasoy votive)/ IGI 4625 (paraffin pillar). The 4625 is the paraffin pillar and is super hard to cut so I ordered 450 paraffin pillar as it's in granule form but I have yet to use it. Any help on this recipe would be appreciated.  It may actually be ok....after going back to the chunks a day later they don't feel as "creamy" as they were feeling yesterday. Do you find that to be the case with yours Puma?

A few months ago I was following one of Puma's chunk tart threads but I couldn't find that one so I just jumped on this one . I finally made some chunks and would love to share pics with you guys . I would love some feedback about the type of wax I'm using. As you can see in the photo they don't look very clean and I'm wondering if my wax is a little on the soft side.  I'm currently using equal amounts of a paraffin pillar/parasoy container/parasoy votive waxes.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Here are the blends:

First photo: blue chunks-blueberry vanilla, red chunks-pomegranate, over pour-cotton candy frosting

Second photo: pink chunks-cotton candy, green chunks- hot pink lime, over pour- rice krispy treats

They smell so yummy! Thank you puma for your knowledge and encouragement!!