psfponies

I too just starting making tarts. I am using 6006 which has a fragrance load of 10%. I use about 10 - 12% FO in my tarts and they seem to have a great cold and hot throw and they last about 6 to 8 hours. Each tart is approx .65 oz. plus. The blend is a bit soft but if I put the warmer bowl in the freezer for a bit the left over wax pops right out.

I recieved a tart burner as a gift so I decided to make some tarts. Found the perfect mold which makes 24. I was wondering for those that make tarts what percentage of FO do you use when making tarts and how long do they last. I am trying several batches at 10 to 12%. They seem to throw a good scent for about 6 to 8 hours. I am using the wax I have which is 6006. Each tart is about .65 oz.

Thanks

Kay

I use chop sticks.... I just grab a big bunch when ever I go to Panda Express!

I only use tins. I like the fact you dont have to worry about wet spots like you do with glass. No heating containers just melt and pour!

And the fact that you dont have to worry about the heat stress when you reuse them. (I only reuse them for myself and friends I never sell reused containers)

My only con is they can be boring some of the glass containers are so pretty!

Now if I can only find a 12 or 16 oz tin that is 3-1/8" diam.

There is a Federal reg about labeling. So many, many canndlemakers don't know about ... let alone follow ... these labeling requirements.

Net Weight should be indicated in ounces ~ since it is in a solid form when you sell it. It's covered in Section 500.8 subparagraph (a).

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fpla/part500.htm#7

The whole 500 series (500 - 504) is a worthwhile and eye-opening read, IMO.

If anyone does tapers or odd shaped candles should be aware of 501.7 http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fpla/part501.htm

Want to get into the labeling requirements deeper? Part 503 is for you - http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fpla/part503.htm

Yeah - I know - TMI !

Guess I will have to change my soap labels I have them in grams.

I put the weight of my wax not the container size. My 10 oz tins hold 7 oz of wax. I know a lady who sells her candles by the size of the jar not what they hold so you think your getting more for your money.

I was told by a vendor at a craft fair that soy candles burned 50% longer then paraffin wax candles. I dont make soy or straight paraffin wax candles but use 6006 parasoy blend wax. When I tested the burn time on my candles they averaged around 6 to 7 hours an ounce. I was wondering if anyone else that tests their burn rate can list the type of wax and burn time.

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The first thing you want to do is figure out what kind of candles you want to add to your line. ie container pillar votive... research what wax would best suit your purpose.

I started doing candles about 6 years ago and started with pillar type and paraffin wax. Didnt like the way they came out so I started researching a better wax and ended up going with a container blend and just love the way my candles come out. I only make container candles in two sizes which took me months of testing to get them the way I like them.

I would start with one or two sizes otherwise you may be overwhelmed with test burns!

This site has been a awesome help also some of the candle suppliers can really help get you started. Also check out youtube theres some really good information on making candles.

I have been doing small batches of 32.50 wax with 2.50 oz FO which does (5) 10 oz tins. I do about 4 to 5 batches with different FO's in one day.

I find if I do to bigger of batches of more then 35 oz..... I spill more!!! LOL

Kay

I use 6006 with eco 8 wicks, 8% FO in 3" tins. The only time I have ever had a problem with the wicks going out was when I used Cinnamon Buns FO from CS. Could not get that one to stay lite at all.

Wick are from CS and wax from Peaks.

Sounds like somehow the viscosity of your wax is off and causing your wicks to go out. I would double check your blending combination to make sure you didnt change that by accident.

Both these waxes should be able to hold 10% FO.

You might try General Wax they are located in North Hollywood, Ca not sure how far that is from you.

http://www.generalwax.com/

Hi Dreamie

I use 6006 and get great scent throw both hot and cold. I use 8% FO with eco wicks. You can use up to 10% on this blend.

It sounds to me like your soap went through partial gel. The part that is white and soft like cream cheese is the part that did not gel. I've had that happen on ocassion. Nothing to worry about, though. It hardens up as it cures, as you've found out already. Although the bars might not look completely uniform in color, it's still perfectly good soap.

MarieJeanette

Thanks I figured that is what happened.... I just keep the ends ones for myself when that happens....

I havent made to many batches of soap maybe around 20. I have had a couple batches come out where about 1/2" of the ends and bottom of the loaf are soft and white feel like cream cheese when I unmold it. Used the same exact recipe on three batchs and only one did it. It does harden up but its very white color. Just wondering what might cause this to happen.

Kay

I thought their shipping was reasonable but then I live only two states from them. I have a local supplier here and it was cheaper for me to have Brambleberry ship right to my house. My local supplier is way too high on pricing for their stuff and the shipping was the same!

Kay

I use 6006 and only do tins. I use the 8oz and 16 oz tins with eco wicks and do notice that happens about the last 1/2" of the burn on both sizes.

Thanks!

Sadly my swirling didnt come out to great but I know what I need to do next time!

Kay

Just made some Christmas Confetti soap - Peppermint Eucalyptus.

Have a batch in the mold right now which is my first attempt at swirling! So I wont know how it turned out until tomorrow ...

Kay

Has anyone tried using Blue Agave sweetner in lip balm?

Make some confetti soap it was fun! This is lemongrass with eucalyptus/peppermint shredds.

Gonna do another batch with peppermint/eucalyptus with the same shredds that will be my christmas confetti soap!

Kay

Thanks gonna try a batch tomorrow. Will post pictures in a couple days!

Had several bars of soap I wasnt happy with so I am gonna make some confetti soap from them.

I have never added them to a batch of soap so I was wondering if you weigh the amount of grated soap and adjust your batch. My mold only holds a 4 lb batch.

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my own para-soy mix...

tootie

Can you please email me psfponies@yahoo.om and maybe share what you use??? I made a big boo boo and ordered straight paraffin and want to make my own para-soy blend. Not sure what would be the best to blend with it.

Thanks

Kay

I've seen that some folks do it but I'm not sure how it works. The liquid stevia products are pretty much universally water-based while balms are oil-based. As we know, water and oil usually don't mix...

I stick to flavor oils and add my stevia sweetener separately.

How much stevia do you add? I am sure it depends on the batch size. I am trying some new flavor oils gonna do them in very small batchs for testing like about 1.50 oz

Thanks

YEAH! I got my order and its in plenty of time to do some testing on new stuff for my Fall Bazaar coming up.