Help!! Wax melts

[Laila]

I am making clamshells and I get a great throw with the tea light type of wax melter but no throw whatsoever in the electric warmers. The only way I get a throw with the electric is to use a higher wattage bulb but I read that can create a fire hazard. Any advice?
 

I am using NG pillar bliss wax (what they recommend for wax melts) 

 

I have tried using multiple cubes in the electric warmer as well and nothing past a slight throw when I am standing in front of it but the tea light warmer fills the entire house. 

[TallTayl]

So much has to do with the melt point of your wax.  Sounds like that wax needs a good hit of heat to melt and release the scent.

 

if most of your customers use scentsy type melters you’ll probably want to start over with a lower melt point wax. 
 

If these are just for you, you can try softening/lowering the melt point with coconut oil, or some other lower melt point veg oil or paraffin that is solid at typical room temps. Veg shortening might be a good fit. Liquid oils would not be an good choice just because the wax can only hold so much before it starts to seep.

[Laila]

1 hour ago, TallTayl said:

So much has to do with the melt point of your wax.  Sounds like that wax needs a good hit of heat to melt and release the scent.

 

if most of your customers use scentsy type melters you’ll probably want to start over with a lower melt point wax. 
 

If these are just for you, you can try softening/lowering the melt point with coconut oil, or some other lower melt point veg oil or paraffin that is solid at typical room temps. Veg shortening might be a good fit. Liquid oils would not be an good choice just because the wax can only hold so much before it starts to seep.

Thank you! I was thinking that but I wasn’t sure what a good melt point is. The melt point for this wax is 136 degrees. Is there a melt point you recommend?

[TallTayl]

I bought and tested several melters when formulating.  Many needed a melt point of 120*F or less. Scentsy melters seems th most popular for a while. Aldi had some for a short time. Maybe try the Walmart brands too. 
 

If you can guess the melters used most in your area or within your target market  that is a great start 🤗

 

136 is pretty high, even for a wicked candle. 

[BCC92306]

I use both as well and always get a stronger throw with tea light burner. However, my electric warmer throws pretty decent. It has a fan in it which helps.