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Does anybody use the Neon Collection from TKB? I'm wondering if anybody has any concerns with them chemical wise (not-cosmetic grade)? I know they are allowed in soaps in the US, and I'm trying to find non-bleeding bright colors. Are they a little too neon? Is there anything better or are these a good choice? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

It looks like those are from a mold for individual bars, they have the rounded corners and are perfectly shaped. I'm thinking that he pours the first layer, sticks 3 short rods (cut to be the same depth of the mold) in place, allows it to cool, then adds the second layer, after that cools, adds the third?

Basically layered, but you don't wait for the first layer to completely skin over?? It looks like he poured a little early, and used dye that bleeds? I'm somewhat new to melt and pour (I've made more basic soap) and I just think it's beautiful and would like to try something like that. His Etsy store is amazing... very pretty soaps... dennisanderson's shop

Hello... If I'm not mistaken, the pre buy runs until midnight January 25th. You still have plenty of time. :smiley2:

Just wondering if anybody has tried Lovespell from both of these suppliers? Are they pretty similar? I've used Candlescience's and really liked it, but I was thinking about purchasing from Peaks next. How well does Lovespell from Peaks throw in soy? Thanks :smiley2:

You can also purchase all natural melt and pour base from WSP (Wholesale Supplies Plus). I've used the All Natural Goat Milk Soap Base.

I use candy molds for shapes and bag them in cello. I tie them with raffia and tag them with the name of the scent.

I have purchased it from Candlescience and Peaks. Even though the wax is cheaper at peaks, their shipping is more expensive for me. It's more cost effective for me to purchase from Candlescience with the oils (their oils are less expensive) and shipping (less expensive for me) even though the wax is more expensive through them.

Ecosoya Pillar Blend works great for tarts/melts, I've been using it for more than a year now. I use it in regular tart molds (pops right out), and in candy molds (also pops right out). I've seen that many other people on this board use it also. The tarts/melts are nice and firm.

I bag mine in shaped cello bags and tie with red, green, and cream colored raffia. I also use free tag graphics from this site... http://www.primgraphics.com/freetags.htm ... size them, print them out on cream colored cardstock paper, and tie them on with the raffia. On the back of the tags I print the name of the scent and "Handmade by Stacey".

I like plastic candy molds... cheap and easy release. I have thought about buying silicone, but have yet to make myself spend the money. I would like some that I could make embed like fruit shapes (blueberries, strawberries) for melts... but very expensive.

I remember when I first started making tarts in candy molds and after I was done pouring I noticed one of my hairs spread across the whole thing partially embedded in like 4 of them. I thought to myself... oh, that's not cool... since then I always pull it back with a ponytail tie. It also helps to keep my hair out of my face when I'm aiming for such small areas.

Hi Candleclaire, I don't have any problems with the pillar blend melting in a tea light warmer, I have not used mine in an electric warmer... so I'm not sure. I haven't heard any complaints from people who have purchased from me, but I also don't know what type of warmer they are using. I do remember when I used to use an electric warmer with store bought (yankee candle) tarts, that it didn't seem to heat the wax enough to get a good scent throw. So I prefer not to use electric. I wonder if anybody else who uses the ecosoya pillar blend or any other type of soy wax would know if there are any issues with them melting completely in an electric warmer?

Thanks for the ideas!

Thanks, I wasn't sure. How do you figure out how much oil to use for a few ounces of wax?

I made about 10 lbs of tarts/melts recently with a different scent for each pound. Unfortunately I have a few that are dud scents, I guess they're not that great for the soy wax I am using. Is there any way to reuse the wax? Is it possible to burn off what there is of the dud scent in a double boiler, if it is kept at a lower temp? And then to reuse the wax with a different scent? Is this a stupid question? :embarasse Thanks, Stacey

I use ecosoya pillar blend for my tarts, and am very happy with it. It does not require any additives. I normally get great results with 1 oz fragrance per pound of wax. The only exception is with a few scents I recently received from The Candle Source. All others I have used in the past...Candle Science, Peaks, WSP (except for their cinnamon stick), and some from the Candle Source have worked great at that amount. HTH

I was wondering if anybody else who makes tarts/melts with soy wax has had any problems with The Candle Source's fragrance oils? I've used their oils before, but it was about 2 years ago and I think mostly with pariffin wax at the time. I liked the results then, but with what I'm testing right now, they seem real weak. Specifically Tis the Season. I use ecosoya pb and I used 1 ounce fragrance per 14-15 ounces of wax. The spearmint seems pretty weak and the cinnamon stix too. I was really looking forward to using these scents. I'm just wondering if their oils aren't that great for soy? I had much better results with Candle Science's oils, but I also had their soy meter to go by. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Stacey

To clarify... I sent in 30 bags of cello bagged pixie tarts/melts...

Thanks for the replies... I've been making my own tarts/melts as a hobby for a while now, and gave some to my Mom for her birthday. She took some into work and was burning them at her desk... alot of people were interested in them and wanted me to send some in to purchase. I sent in 30 cello bagged pixie melts (6 scents) and they sold out in about an hour. They are requesting more, but I want to make sure they are high enough quality, so I was trying to research how long a good quality tart/melt should last for. I use EcoSoya pillar blend, and have used fragrance from candlescience, wsp, and thecandlesource... I use 1 ounce per pound... but I'm confused about what temp is best to add the fragrance... I have seen conflicting instructions. Some say to add the fragrance at about 175 degrees because it will help it bind to the the wax better, but some say (including ecosoya's website) to allow the wax to cool to about 155 degrees, add the scent, and then pour... which is what I have been doing. Should I add the fragrance closer to 175? Will it bind better and maybe last a little longer that way? I have had great scent throw (I live in a bungalow and can smell my tarts all over the first floor) but I think they only last through around 3-4 tealights. Thanks again, Stacey

Hello, I've tried to search the forum for older threads similar to my question, but for some reason the site is unable to display the results page for me right now. My question is... I've seen a few sellers (on other sites) claiming that the scent in their tarts will last for days. One said you could burn one of her tarts daily for a week and would end up throwing it out before the scent would disappear. Is this possible??? Do they mean the scent will fill a room for days, or will it only smell faintly after a while and you would have to be right up next to the burner to smell anything at all? I've been making tarts for a while now, and mine will last for quite some time, but for days? ...No. I think even ****ee Candle claims that their tarts will last about 8 hrs. For anybody else here who makes tarts/melts, how long about do yours last? How long should a good quality tart/melt last? Thanks in advance for any reply, Stacey

Ridiculously expensive! I went there first when I decided to start making my own tarts and was dissappointed and discouraged when I saw the prices. I thought it would be like that any other place I looked too. But when I started to shop around online I realized that wasn't the case. I am very happy with purchases I have made through websites (namely The Candle Source) to start making my own at a much more affordable price, shipping included. After reading other peoples replies about quality, I'm glad I decided to shop around first.

Hello everybody... I'm new here. After spending a little too much money on tarts from a certain big name company, I decided to start making my own for fun and because... I LOVE TARTS! I was wondering if anybody has used Candle Source's Pre Blended Wax for making tarts? Candle Source seems to be a really good company and they say they use that wax to make all of their own that they sell. Any advice? Thanks!