Tart Question

[Daisyd'Light]

I'm wanting to start making the tarts in the Clamshell containers. Do I use a diffrent wax other than my container blend? How do i test them?

Also, same questions for my wickless tins. TIA

[VerticallyEnhanced]

I use straight soy (415) and pour them straight in the clamshells. They come out fine, but do leave a bit of film on the plastic if that makes sense. I have never had any complaints and sell the snot outta them.

[nbkfdu4]

Container wax is a little soft. I use 1/2 container wax and 1/2 pillar/votive wax. I use GB 464 & Cargil V-1. They aren't as greasy to touch and after melting in a tart burner they pop out easily when cooled. IMO

Testing: Just add a couple of squares in each tart burner for each scent you make.

[LadyBugCandles]

I also use 1/2 container and 1/2 votive/pillar for my clamshells. I have used just container, and mine were a lil too "greasy", but they did work. I guess it's all in your preference.

As for testing, I put a chip or two in a glass bowl I use on my warmer to test for scent throw. You would do the same for your wickless, just plop em on the warmer and wait...the easiest things to test, IMO.

Good Luck!

-Jessica

[daniedb]

I use my container blend (97-98% pure soy and the rest b/w) and it's an absolutely perfect consistency. It pops right out, doesn't flake or get filmy and looks purty and smooth.

[stacien]

I think with tarts container wax isn't too bad. But with melts I noticed they melt in your hand to fast and are oilier to handle. I asked Jason at GB if he recommended any certain blend of the waxes and he said 416 was great for tarts.