SilverOrchid Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Can I make tarts with leftover wax? Im using wax 1275 from C&S sometimes I have some left over thats already scented and colored and I hate to waste it! Ive been just saving it in baggies after it hardens but it seems like it would be better to just pour it into tart molds? What other types of wax can you use for tarts? Votive wax?Thanks for the help,Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I would say that you can use anything that isn't a container wax for tarts. You could also just put you left over wax in a warmer and skip the tart making process all together...but i know what is the fun in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 If it's container wax, I'd say no. It is so hard to get out of the melter. But if your just using it yourself or to give to a family member, and they know to pour it out of the melter while it still in liquid form when they are done with it, go for it!Personally, for my container wax, I keep a few tart tray molds out and every time I have any leftover wax I just pour into these. Then I keep them in bags according to scent. Then if I run short on a candle batch, i can melt these to finish off the job.....instead of having to make 3 oz more or some thing (which is a PITA!!)Also use them if I get a small candle order.....IE: yesterday I got an order for 8- 4 oz. tins, each a different scent. I melted 4 "container" tarts in my presto for each and was done ! Didn't have to measure, weight, color..... Hate getting an order for 1 of something I don't have and having to go through all the steps for one little candle lol.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I may be one of few but I do use my container wax for my tarts and always have. I have to pop them in the freezer for a few minutes to unmold them but it doesn't bother me. I sell tons of tarts and my customers love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I use my left over wax for tarts...However, I do add in some votive wax to the leftovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverOrchid Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thanks for the input, adding some votive wax seems like a good idea.. the 1275 is a parasoy blend but I can see that something like J225 would be too soft to come out of the molds.. will give the 1275 a try with some votive wax..Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I use container wax too. It holds more fragrance than other waxes. I just pop them in the fridge to get them to release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 If I have left over container wax, I pour it in a mold for my use. My container wax is a bit too soft for my tarts/clammies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 See now I like a little container with my wax lol. Helps it melt faster to get the scent released more quickly IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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