chappyk Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wondering from those out there who have made and sold tarts in the clamshell mold if you have heard or witnessed yourself the clamshell ever giving the wax a plastic smell? I haven't experienced this myself but read somewhere people who won't purchase them because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have seen others on here talking about this, but have never experienced it myself. I've not heard any complaints from customers either. I really like clamshells. They make pouring so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 As a buyer, I stopped buying them because so many I bought had the plastic/skunky smell and it did impact the wax. I have friends who will not buy clams for that reason and because if one uses a lot of FO (me) and has thin clamshells, the plastic can get soft.MANY here do a BIG business with clamshells. I would surmise it is because they are buying a high quality product that is thicker and does not have the plastic smell.I have just started pouring into Ellipso cups and I love them. Super thick and no smell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappyk Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I guess what I need to do is experiment. Getting anxious as I am still waiting for that first box of supplies. True newbie here, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That is understandable!I still consider myself a newbie. Getting supplies seems to be something I may never grow weary! Well, unless it is just a case of wax that I have always used. That is not as exciting as receiving other goodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 A new case of clamshells has a plastic smell to me. I guess because they've been closed up and sort of "stew" in that smell.I open my cases and leave them to air out. I always try to have plenty of older clamshells on hand so I don't pour into a newly manufactured industrial plastic smelling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That is understandable!I still consider myself a newbie. Getting supplies seems to be something I may never grow weary! Well, unless it is just a case of wax that I have always used. That is not as exciting as receiving other goodies!I've been doing this for almost a decade JAJC and getting supplies is still my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country bee Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I tell you,I am always needing something or wanting something.I promised my self no more ordering ,to save some money.What did I do,go on line and ordered ,I yelled no no ,it did not help!I lied to my self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I also loove getting supplies in the mail! Of course I have to sniff all the FO immediately!I have had a batch of clamshells smell skunky. MOST suppliers have shells that are just fine, though so I would not worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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