EnvyCandles Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Hello all,So... ideas for decorating melts? Obviously sprinkles for birthday cake, etc, cinnamon sugar for like, cinnamon... but other than me purchasing pre made embeds... (or possibly making my own....)what would look cute and coordinate with the scents? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I've seen 2 different techniques used to change the appearance of wax in a clamshell. One manufacturer used a contrasting color of wax to make thin stripes at a diagonal on the top of the wax, and the other added dried flowers to the wax.Edited to add:I don't know if there would be a flammability issue with adding dried flowers or other similar substances to a wax melt. Please be sure to test something like this thoroughly in all types of melters. Edited January 8, 2016 by OldGlory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I guess I don't get why you would put anything other than wax in a tart or melt. Depending on the wattage of your tart burner things like spices, sprinkles, sugar, etc could burn and stink or other things could possibly catch fire. I've seen tea light tart burners catch fire because they get so hot & not properly vented. Sorry, but to me the only thing that belongs in or on a tart or melt is wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I've used coffee grounds and tea leaves on the very top of candles I made for a coffee shop (their request) but never anything on my melts. I've seen some pretty cute uses of color in clamshells, with layers, stripes, circles. Not sure howit's all done though, mine are plain ole soy white! Oh and a few pale yellow from fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Multi colored wax over pours like chocolates can be really pretty. Secret Garden used to use things like sugar cake decorations and plastic or metal charms. Places like Oriental Trading and Fire Mountain Gems have them super cheap. I've also used charms from Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisymay66 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I've often thought about the flammable aspect of it. 1803 Candles puts all kinds of spices and herbs in theirs. They are a pretty well known company that seems to be all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Envy: i saw this iust now over at RusticEscentuals.com and thought of you.Tart Art: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/tart-art/It is in their crafting library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Some of those are so beautiful!! Envy: i saw this iust now over at RusticEscentuals.com and thought of you.Tart Art: http://library.rusticescentuals.com/tart-art/It is in their crafting library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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