savedbygrace06 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 What would you all consider to be better? Mini-muffin tarts or clamshell tarts? I am considering changing from one to the other but I would like as much feedback as possible before making my decision.Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I can't sell clam shells because of the cost. I would have to retail the 3oz clams for 3-4 dollars, and that's just too much for my customers. I sell bulk, no shrink wrap, naked wax melts. I make the 1oz size in the metal tart molds and sell them for .60 each.So when my customers can get 3oz of wax for $1.80 verses 3-4 dollars they would rather have the bulk ones. I do include a card in each sale about how to use them and a warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Why do you think they cant afford $3.00? They buy cigs for more then that and they cant afford that? If they want it, your stuff is great, they will pay it. I get $4.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Definately the clamshells. I sell them for $4.00 no one hesitates about the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savedbygrace06 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thanks for the imput so far on this. I do have another question that I just thought of though ... exactly how much wax does a 6 cavity clamshell actually hold? I have heard all sorts of different amounts ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 There are different sizes of clamshells out on the market and it also depends on have full you fill them. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 my clams hold about 2.5 - 3 oz. wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Mine holds 3 oz and they sell for $3 each to 2/$5.Since my "tarts" were packaged 2 per and selling for $1.50, it wasn't that big a deal to my customers to switch to clamshells. The main advantage being that you have a safe and none messy place for you and your customer to keep them while they are waiting to be sold and then burned. Tarts were too labor intensive, clamshells are a breeze to pour, label, store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savedbygrace06 Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Georgia, I also sell mine 2 to a pack for $1.50. But because they are 100% soy and because they are uncolored, they tend to look "messy" after they have been handled. In fact, I used to sell 6 packs of tarts for $4.00 and they still went light hotcakes. I sell mostly all tarts in the consignment shop in town I have my candles in so I think switching would be no biggie for me. I'm thinking this is a good move.Thanks so much everyone for the imput. I'm going to take the plung. Now the big question is where can I find these 3 oz clamshell jobbers for a reasonable price???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Here are some places to find them...Note these are the 3oz size, there are others out there that hold less.http://www.cierracandles.com/detail.aspx?ID=2709http://allwhitecandles.easystorecreator.com/Browse_Item_Details.asp/Item_ID/18/categ_id/3/parent_ids/0,3/Name/100_Wax_Snap_Packages_-_6_Cavity_Clamshellhttp://rusticescentuals.com/molds.htmlhttp://www.acandleco.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/11662http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CategoryID=656&CategoryName=Clamshells+for+Wax+Tarts This size only holds approx. 1.5oz's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattered silk Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I just started selling my ecosoy advanced products in the middle of November. I shrink wrap them with regular food plastic wrap with a shot of heat from my heat gun and they look and smell great. The tiny muffin tarts are "flying" out the door at $1.25 each. I do have buy 13 or more for $1.00 each.I also sell the clam shells which holds 8 squares. 3 squares are the same weight as 1 tart. I have the clam shells marked for $2.50 each. I have not sold any in the shells yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I am for anyway except the clamshells! LOL I pour too hot and consistently melt the plastic!I used the small fluted tart molds and shrink wrap them, singly or double. They look much better than the little baggies they were in. And an added bonus.....I don't melt the metal mold! LOL jmho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have both kinds of tarts, clamshells and mini muffins. I have my mini muffins packed 2 in ziploc bag for $1.25 each. MY clamshells are $2.95 each for 3 oz. i haven't sold many of those yet, but hoping to pick up in the new year. I am offering both sizes for different price ranges. The smaller ones to try out and for seasonal scents and the clams for regular scents and people that love those scents!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I do the 3oz clamshells and sell them for $ 3.00 each or four for $10.00. They fly for me. Fire:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Georgia, I also sell mine 2 to a pack for $1.50. But because they are 100% soy and because they are uncolored, they tend to look "messy" after they have been handled. In fact, I used to sell 6 packs of tarts for $4.00 and they still went light hotcakes. I sell mostly all tarts in the consignment shop in town I have my candles in so I think switching would be no biggie for me. I'm thinking this is a good move.Thanks so much everyone for the imput. I'm going to take the plung. Now the big question is where can I find these 3 oz clamshell jobbers for a reasonable price????I make both the clamshells and the individual tarts, but I much prefer to make the clamshells. I just have a few friends who prefer the individual tarts, so that's why I still make them.If you use 100% soy, though, you're not going to be able to get the cubes out of the clamshell. I wasn't sure if you were planning to switch to a different type of wax for these or not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Just for the record, the original poster in this thread is now awol... after having taken money for a co op that didn't happen. Correct me if I'm wrong, and forgive me if it is wrong to point this out....and it still is certainly a helpfull topic to some... but I just thought I'd let ya know. This should probably put to rest or someone can start a new poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Shoofitz Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Just for the record, the original poster in this thread is now awol... after having taken money for a co op that didn't happen. Correct me if I'm wrong, and forgive me if it is wrong to point this out....and it still is certainly a helpfull topic to some... but I just thought I'd let ya know. This should probably put to rest or someone can start a new poll.Oh that's just great. Another thief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Does anyone sell the clamshells in paraffin?? I use both soy and paraffin, but I am wondering how well those sell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I make both the clamshells and the individual tarts, but I much prefer to make the clamshells. I just have a few friends who prefer the individual tarts, so that's why I still make them.If you use 100% soy, though, you're not going to be able to get the cubes out of the clamshell. I wasn't sure if you were planning to switch to a different type of wax for these or not....Of course you can use pure soy wax~ Just not pure soy container wax. You have to add 25% soy votive wax to the mix and then pour into the clamshells. I know this because that's how I do soy wax clamshells and it works great! Fire:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Does anyone sell the clamshells in paraffin?? I use both soy and paraffin, but I am wondering how well those sell...I've sold the clams in paraffin just fine. I found many aren't that concerned if tarts are soy or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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