Good wax that works well in scentsy warmers

[jgcurt]

Hi,

First I would like to introduce myself. I used to frequent this forum but I have forgotten my username and password and I no longer use the e-mail address that I used to use so I am unable to retrieve the information . I am starting a new account since I can't find my old info. 

 

I have been making candles, soaps, and melts for about 8 years. I took a break from it so I've been absent for a couple of years. I am starting to get back into candle making and I need to change tart waxes because so many of the people around here are using the scentsy warmers and the wax I was using 4794 doesn't melt well in their warmers. Do any of you have recomendations for a good tart wax with a low meltpoint that has a good scent throw? So many people in my area use the scentsy warmers so I need to change waxes. Thanks in advance for your opinions. 

[Belinda]

I use a blend of 4625 and 4633 or 4630. Maybe you could use those and use more container wax than pillar wax. Or take your 4794 and blend it with a container wax. That should make it easier to melt.

HTH

[jgcurt]

Belinda..do you use clamshells. I have 4627 and was thinking of mixing it with the 4794 that I have at like a 50/50 ratio. 

[Belinda]

Yes, I do use clamshells and cups and molds. Personally, I like for my ratio of 4625 to be a little higher, especially in the molds. Sometimes I just use that wax for molds. If i'm using clams, then I use a 50/50 ratio of the two. I've used 4794 alone for clams and they came out fine. I think that's the wax that the ones at Walmart are poured in. I think I would still mix it with a container wax though, maybe 50/50 or 60/40. That should work fine.

[ktaggard]

I mix 4794 with Clarus 3022 - 40/60% mix. Works great and has a richness to it that I like a lot. Works great in Scentsy burners.

[mzphee]

I use PB blend and it works great I test in scentsy warmers and I get a slow release which I like

[marty]

I have a questions about warmers.  I have noticed that when I first put my wax on the warmer, the smell is strong and powerful.  Then when I turn it back on again there is hardly any scent.  I read somewhere about the bulb being too big and burning too hot.  So I tried some smaller bulbs, but these do not even melt the wax.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.  Marty

[Guest OldGlory]

The fragrance is going to come from the melting wax, so the combination of the melter and wax has to be right. If you are going to use a melter that heats up quickly and stays hot, then you need a slower melting wax. If you use a melter that is slower to melt the wax you need a softer wax. You can also increase the amount of fragrance in your wax, but you personally have to test that to see where your wax will max out how much it will hold.

You can read in this thread about the melter and wax combinations that work for some of the members of this message board. There's an abundance of information readily available.

[marty]

Thanks for the information.

 

Marty

[Dolphin146]

PB work great in scents warmers