AmyLinton Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) I am a former soy candle maker, just have not done it in a few years. I am getting ready to start making soy wax melts. I made them previously as well. Just need a starting point as to what melts in a warmer with a 25watt bulb (like a scentsy burner, I will eventually have my own burners to offer, just curious on the store bought warmers and if they actually melt the soy wax) I am toying with the idea of using this type of wax. AAK (formerly Golden Brands) Soy Tart & Melt Wax also known as 494 wax. I know when I previously made them, I used straight soy and unless I was using a tealight to melt wax, bulbs weren't hot enough to give complete melt pool and scent throw was pretty much nothing ( not due to strength of oils) I used most oils from ky candle supply at the time and blue grass so all oils were awesome. Edited October 16, 2019 by AmyLinton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisS Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 The KY Candle Supply fragrances can be found at Rustic Escentuals. Some of the old Bluegrass Candle oils are at Elements Bath & Body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckemmons Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I use 464 soy for melts with no problems of them melting fully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Pure soy wax, just about any warmer melts it. I think I've tried every type of warmer. Some are so hot they burn off the fo much quicker, like the hot plate burners which may even be disc now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ov Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 6:59 AM, beckemmons said: I use 464 soy for melts with no problems of them melting fully. Do you find that the 464 is to soft for molds and shapes?. I would like to make some in molds but not to sure if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckemmons Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Its definitely to soft to do shapes with. I just use it for clamshells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/23/2019 at 10:04 AM, Karen Ov said: Do you find that the 464 is to soft for molds and shapes?. I would like to make some in molds but not to sure if it works. 464 only works for shot cups It wont work in clamshells either it's to soft of a wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckemmons Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I have no problem at all with 464 in clamshells. I pops out just fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallPineCandles Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) On 10/23/2019 at 10:04 AM, Karen Ov said: Do you find that the 464 is to soft for molds and shapes?. I would like to make some in molds but not to sure if it works. I use GB 464 for all my tarts. If I add to much FO is the only time I have a problem of it not releasing from the cup I use. Edited February 4, 2020 by TallPineCandles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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