chrisasst Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Ok, going to try some clamshells. What fo% do you use? Do you use the max % of what the wax can hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I do but it seems that I am truly in the minority. You will see, post after post, that most use 1 ounce of FO per pound of wax and that using more than that is a waste or indication of poor quality FO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I too, use the max % allowed but I do not sell, they're for my enjoyment only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I use 1-1.2 oz per pound. I am one of those that thinks it's a waste to use more. I get great results with what I use so I feel no reason to use more. Some of them, I could even use less and they'd still be super strong. My customers love them so I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I plan to start testing percentages this winter. Eager to see if I get positive results with reduced percentages. Too many here with years of experience, successful businesses (with devoted customers) use lower percentages so I owe it to myself to test it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 In tarts I have never used more than 1 oz./lb. with any of my FO's. Several are used at 1/2 to 3/4 oz./lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) I use a blend of soy for melts and use 10%- the cold throw is not there for me if I use less- some oils will frost more as a result but I have learned to be okay with that Edited September 8, 2013 by moonshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynthia3030 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I use a blend of soy for melts and use 10%- the cold throw is not there for me if I use less- some oils will frost more as a result but I have learned to be okay with that6% to 10%. It is more often 10%. I am getting more conservative though. I'm a fragrance hog or hound. What do you call yourself, Karen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 6% to 10%. It is more often 10%. I am getting more conservative though. I'm a fragrance hog or hound. What do you call yourself, Karen?Ummm not sure what that means but my name is not Karen .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I use 10% because I like them strong and they are only for my personal use. I do back down on a few FO% that are overpowering in their own right, but otherwise I like to load em up. Waste or not, that works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 6% to 10%. It is more often 10%. I am getting more conservative though. I'm a fragrance hog or hound. What do you call yourself, Karen?Haha! I would say that I am a fragrance hog. I like my melts strong, for certain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTsmum Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'm the same. 1 to maybe a smudge more. There are some scents that just absolutely don't need it. It would probably blow the hair off your head to have more than an oz pp! LOL (like Amish Quilt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash2234 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I just started making melts and I have been slowly upping the percentage. I started with 6% but they didn't seem to do well so I tried 8% then 10%. I definitely like 10% more. I am using a para-soy wax though so maybe with the soy you need more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michdj Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 It would probably blow the hair off your head to have more than an oz pp! LOL (like Amish Quilt)Lol - I just poured this yesterday and was sick to my stomach every time I walked in the kitchen while they were cooling! Gotta remember to back down on that percentage for Amish Quilt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkz33 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hi..I have been playing with palm wax...(container) I tried to play with making the tarts/melts now and find that the palm container does not come out of the molds for the melts ;-( I have a case of the container palm to play with and wanted to know if any way to use this for molded tarts and have it come out of the metal molds? Mix with soy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi..I have been playing with palm wax...(container) I tried to play with making the tarts/melts now and find that the palm container does not come out of the molds for the melts ;-( I have a case of the container palm to play with and wanted to know if any way to use this for molded tarts and have it come out of the metal molds? Mix with soy?Mix with a pillar or votive wax. You can use soy, palm or paraffin - just make sure it's a harder votive or pillar. YOu will have to experiment until its the hardness you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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