Spyhawk Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I see may people posting how long their fragrance lasts with different combinations of waxes in their tarts/melts. My question is how much wax are people melting at once with their results? Some people posting results of hrs and others days. I was wondering if there is a general rule for testing tarts. Example being 1 block out of 6 in a 3 oz clamshell vsthe whole 3 oz (all 6 blocks).The whole 3 oz will obviously last longer since there is more fragrance in it.Any input would help, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 When I test, I make 2 portion cups (2 oz each). I test one cup at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I also test the whole 2 oz portion cups, which is about 1.5 oz of wax or 2 cubes out of the clamshells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 When I test, I use 1 block out of a clamshell in the large (25W) Scentsme warmer and my goal is 12 hours or longer per 1 cube. Attainable? Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoLights Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Same as many here, our tests are 1 cube out of a clamshell and goal is 10 - 12+ hours. If I did the 2oz portions cups (which I have in the past), I would shoot for 20+ hours for that minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I test with approx an ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyhawk Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thank you guys for all your input. Its greatly appreciated and now have some type of reference and expectations. I assume that everyone here is using a 25 watt warmer. As of now im attempting to mix gw 464 and Stearic acid. First batch smells good using Peak's Cranberry Citrus but i think i used too much stearic acid. after cooling the wax separated from the clamshell....oh well, its a learning process. Smells great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerbaby Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 If you don't mind me asking what type of wax do you use to attain scent throw for that long and how much oil do you use for a batch of say 3 - 6 unit standard clamshells? I have been using KY's Soy Paraffin tart votive blend and am somewhat satisfied, but the shipping is killing me. They sold out to Rustic Escentuals and I am paying $28.00 shipping for a 50# box of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulScenter Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 First I test 1 cube, then 2, and it depends on the room, and the burner. I have tried several different waxes, my favorite so far is 3022 from Clarus with some paraffin mixed in. Ive tried 3 different kinds and gotten great results with all. I usually stay around 8-10% FO, depending on what it is. Some companies it only takes 1/2 that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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