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Hi ! I use the Ecosoy PB ( pillar blend) soy wax and it is wonderful and the best I think for tarts. I have tried the CB ones and prefer the Ecosoy. It has great scent throw and releases so easy from the molds !! Good Luck !

Hi, I use the Ecosoy wax (pillar blend) and love it for tarts, I also know someone who uses the Ecosoy CB advanced all the time for tarts and she prefers that -I don't know if she uses any additives but I don't with the ecosoy PB and they turn out great !!!!!!!!

I found that stiring is very very important as mentioned above ! I make tarts only - soy. Also, something that is not mentioned much is to shake the bottle of fragrance oil before you pour it to measure it. That made a BIG difference for me.

Thank you for all your replies and information. I read where one shouldn't but I wanted to know why. All the above makes sense - thanks !!

Hi, I read the post below that says one should always cut skin safe fragrance oil but I am wondering does anyone know why ? Will it irritate the skin or something? Has anyone had any experience using it directly on the skin or is this hear say ??? I read where Perfume is just cut with alcohol which I am sure evaporates immediately when sprayed or put on the skin leaving the FO directly on the skin - right ???? Would appreciate any replies ! Thanks !

Thanks for this information too. Looks like a good deal especially for someone who needs a large supply. I have bookmarked this and the other one.

I always put my tarts in the freezer for anywhere from 5-15 minutes and they pop out. I am trying a different soy wax soon. It is a "pillar" or container soy way and I am thinking the tarts will pop out easier without having to put them in the freezer.

Hi Hometowncandles, THANK YOU A ZILLION !!!!!!!!!! You just saved me hours of internet search !!!!!!!!

HI Toni, Yes it does, I have some from Snowtop ( they went out of business) and the company that took over some of their supplies only sells the polyEtheline ones which - contrary to some opinions they do leak the scent - I know I have tired both. So I was just wondering if anyone knows who sells the polypro. bags. I like the zip top.

Hi, Does any one know where I can get zip-lock small bags to put tarts in that are made of Polypropline --- NOT polyEthelene ? Thanks!

The bags are made of polyproplene - they are for food storage so I don't think they absorb scents. I don't think the vacuum is strong enough to hurt the tarts shape - there is a "no crush" button on it if it is. Thanks for your opinions - I think I will try a few and see what happens. I don't sell the tarts anyway, it is a hobby for me and I give some to friends. I would like to make a lot and store them long term but I know in the regular containers - air gets to them and would eventually cause them to lose their scent - this is air tight so maybe it would work. I will post sometime again if it does. I just thought maybe someone has already tried it.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried of knows if storing tarts in "Foodsaver Vacuum Sealed bags" would work for long term storage of tarts ? I was thinking they would keep longer than in bags or containers? Let me know if anyone knows if this would work. Thanks !!

All I do is tarts and I don't sell them - make them for myself and friends and family. I use tiny muffin pans that are sold in stores for molds - they make a one ounce tart. I use 100% soy wax with no additives. I add 1oz FO per lb. Most of the time I melt at least 2 tarts at once - sometimes 3. I package them in bags of 2-3. They are easy to make and safer for the environment etc, they are not putting any "soot" into the air as even a soy candle puts some. That is why I stick with tarts - plus - I like the fact that I can change scents often without spending as much as I would on a candle. I don't think I will ever try making candles -- too much work - ha. Good luck and hope you enjoy making them too.

Hi ! Welcome to the world of Tart Making! I just love making tarts and have no urge to mess with candles and wicks! I have been making tarts since last Spring. You need to use a 17-25 watt warmer - otherwise it is not hot enough to melt the tarts. I use 25 watt which is not hotter than a light bulb. I use any glass container and never have had a problem with them breaking. I guess if it was a real thin glass it might not work. If you want, get the small pyrex bowls and they are really safe because they can go in the oven - you can get them at grocery or WM stores. I also use old small glass bowls that I find at garage sales etc. I was recently give a bunch of punch bowl cups free and they work fine too. I only use soy to make my tarts. I don't know what that warning is about using veg. wax in glass. I found coffee cup warmers - 25 watt at WM with the cup for 2.50. The stores have some that are only 7-10 watts that are cheap but they do not get hot enough. I also melt candles with wicks on my warmers and have never had a problem - so you can melt them pour out the wax when the fragrance is gone and use them to melt tarts in too. Hope all this helps ! You don't need those fancy tart warmers unless you want them or any fancy bowls - just be sure the glass is thick and not thin or that might break. I leave my warmers on all the time during the day but turn them off at night.

HI and Thanks for all the replys to this post. I just sent an email to Sara, hope she will set up a wickless thread of some sort!

WOW ! You all have a bunch of great ideas for a separate thread. Sounds good to me - I just don't know how to ask the board for it. If anyone does, please do so - wickless thread would be neat. Thanks for everyones input. Hope we see this sometime.

Seems like there are a lot of tart makers and newbie tart makers like myself here. Just wondering if we could have our own area under this main thread and how would we do that? Anyone, agree and /or know how to ask this site if that would be possible ?????:undecided

HI, Just wondering what brand or type of soy wax all you tart makers use. I use 100% soy container wax. Those of you that use soy. Thanks !

Thanks to all of you! Thanks for that site too!

Thanks Georgia, I don't sell them. It is a hobby for me. So far I melt them almost as fast as I can make them - lol. So I guess it isn't a problem. I just wonder why some candles supply companies sell the ones you aren't suppose to use and other ones sell the correct ones ? Just makes me wonder. If anyone knows - please reply. Thanks!

Thanks for your post Firstlady! I have used both types of bags and I can't tell the difference. I haven't notice any loss of scent. I wonder if this is really true or if it is a marketing thing trying to get candle makers to buy special bags? Does anyone know if this has been tested and proven? Would love to know because the so called Bad bags are a heck of a lot cheaper than getting the so called Good bags. One can find the craft bags everywhere but the other bags are hard to find and usually more expensive. Would appreciate anymore comments - thanks !

The place where I get my 100% soy wax says around 5 days and that is what I usually do.

I have read were one is suppose to store tarts in only bags made of Polypropylene not PolyEthylene ! I don't know if this is true - I have read that the PolyEthylene bags will absorb the scent from a tart. YET - I see where some candle supply places sell bags for tarts that are made out of PolyEthylene. Does anyone know for sure about the above ???? Thanks !

Thanks for all the welcomes! I have about 20 different scents and growing. I love to try the sampler - 2oz scents and then pick the ones I like and then order the larger sizes.

WoW, You all have some wonderful sounding scents. I am pouring - Evergreen Pine, Woodland Spice, Country grove , Holiday Wassil, Red velvet cake, Trying to get a bunch made for friends and family and myself. Mulled Cider is great too ! My whole house smells like fall. I am making all these into tarts.