HookieBear Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I was just wondering I see all these posts about tarts, can they be made with container wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I make mine with a blend of container wax and other firmer (votive/pillar) waxes. I'd be happy to share which I have been playing with if you are ever interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudMarineMom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I use a blend of 464, PB and 4630. If you use a straight container wax the melts will be pretty soft and not break apart cleanly or difficult to remove from the mold. At least in my experience. Others may have had different results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 If you are making them for your personal use you could surely use container wax. I do it often with left over wax from pouring containers. Also, there is container wax out there with MPs in the high 120-130 MP range where they would hold up a little better in polypro baggies if you wanted to store them that way. You may have a little problem getting them out of clamshells without leaving some left in the cavities or out of the tart molds. For tart molds, I put them in the freezer for a few minutes and they usually come out fine.For selling, you probably would want to use a pillar/tart/votive wax. Many of us blend tart/pillar wax with container wax. I'd be happy to share what I'm using and have used as well. I think JAJC and I have used many of the same blends during our playing around with waxes.HTH and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam1116 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Do you get a better HT if you mix with container wax. Has anyone mixed C3 with PB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Depends on which container wax - I use straight 4786; works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Do you get a better HT if you mix with container wax. Has anyone mixed C3 with PB?Tam...It may be different for others but I do and have had different results using various container waxes. The other reason I add container is to keep it a one pour. I have done some for home not using container wax when doing votives but I let the wax cool a little longer to keep the tarts from getting dips and eliminating a 2nd pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think JAJC and I have used many of the same blends during our playing around with waxes.You know that this only serves as proof that you are an enabler, right? I do not get these ideas all on my own...haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 You know that this only serves as proof that you are an enabler, right? I do not get these ideas all on my own...haha!lol...I am an enabler and able to be enabled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I use 2 container waxes for tarts- 464 and 6006. Both throw well, and I love my 464 in candles for it's throw.I bought some 4625 and blended it with 464 - got some really cute little shapes but ACK, all I smell is paraffin. Now, I do have serious candlemaker's nose and have a hard time picking up hot throw - but if I can smell the paraffin and not the scent, I am not interested in using the paraffin at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I use 2 container waxes for tarts- 464 and 6006. Both throw well, and I love my 464 in candles for it's throw.I bought some 4625 and blended it with 464 - got some really cute little shapes but ACK, all I smell is paraffin. Now, I do have serious candlemaker's nose and have a hard time picking up hot throw - but if I can smell the paraffin and not the scent, I am not interested in using the paraffin at all.So strange how things work for one and not for the next. I use paraffin and get no paraffin smell at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 So strange how things work for one and not for the next. I use paraffin and get no paraffin smell at all.Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Strange too that I get no paraffin smell from 6006 - it's more than half paraffin.If I burn a paraffin pillar, again, I just smell the paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorsReef Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I use 2 container waxes for tarts- 464 and 6006. QUOTE]I may give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I use 4627/4625 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorsReef Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I use 4627/4625 50/50.Are you using this for clam shells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yep, works great! Also souffle cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I was getting the "paraffin smell" from 4630, thought it was maybe the wicks, so tried different wicks and tried 4633- no paraffin smell with this wax. So interesting how everybody's nose and tastes are different, with wax and fo's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorsReef Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yep, works great! Also souffle cups.Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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