Livelovebath Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 But slowly... lol.I would really like to learn to make melts, I have searched and read what I could but I am afraid to admit that I still dont know exactly how to go about starting. Any info and or direction would be great. Thanks in advance~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 This may not be the easiest suggestion, but it's probably what I would do if I wanted to start with melts. Get a votive starter kit from Peak (I believe they put 4794 wax in there, and that's the wax I use for my melts - not that you have to, but it's very easy to work with) buy a few tartlet molds, whatever type of molds you want your melts shaped as, and some quality FO. To me, that would probably be the easiest, HOWEVER, lol someone may come along with a much simpler suggestion than all that! lol Welcome to this side of things. I started in candles, and ventured over to the b&b side, and now I just do whatever strikes my fancy on that particular day!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmorgan Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Welcome to the dark side . I use IGI 4794 for my tarts. They're easy to make and lots of fun. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Jenny, melts are so much fun to make! And SOOO addictive! We use straight 130 MP par., add a little vybar, and a tad more than 10% FO /lb. (I know, I know, but I love a killer, long lasting tart!)Good luck and have fun!Sure beats wick testing, ugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Jenny, melts are so much fun to make! And SOOO addictive! We use straight 130 MP par., add a little vybar, and a tad more than 10% FO /lb. (I know, I know, but I love a killer, long lasting tart!)Good luck and have fun!Sure beats wick testing, ugh!!!Thanks for the help ladies!Ok so stupid question but what is vybar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Vybar is an additive that kills mottling and helps with FO retention. There are other aspects of it but those are the main qualities that I know of. You are gonna be just as addicted on this side of things as you are on the B&B side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Welcome Careful....this is just as addicting as B & B!! If you're just starting out with tarts, I agree with the previous posters. Start with a pre-blend wax (like the 4794 mentioned). No additives are needed, it's an easy way to start off. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Yup, 4794 here too and so far so good. I love making melts so watch out for a new addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 ok so I found a case of the wax you all sugested. 10lbs for $20 canadian. Does that sound right? also how many melts would that make.. melts in a mini muffin tin are 1oz? less... Oh God I am such a newbie again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I use a mini muffin pan that makes 24 muffins. with 1 pound of wax, i fill that and have enough for 1 or 2 more. they are about 3/4 of an ounce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 I use a mini muffin pan that makes 24 muffins. with 1 pound of wax, i fill that and have enough for 1 or 2 more. they are about 3/4 of an ouncegreat thanks you rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Do you have any soap molds you can use as tart molds? It could save you some money starting out. Eg. I have some milky way molds that can also be used for candle making. Just a thought.Just check to make sure the wax pouring temp is compatible with the mold type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelovebath Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Do you have any soap molds you can use as tart molds? It could save you some money starting out. Eg. I have some milky way molds that can also be used for candle making. Just a thought.Just check to make sure the wax pouring temp is compatible with the mold type.Good point.. I will see what i have.. right now i am doing them in metal muffin tins! I have my first batch in the molds now!! HOLY STINK you are not kidding its sooo addictive. and thanks to you all and Laura I now have my self some tarts made by me.. I am already thinking of what scents I want lol... woohoo... thanks so much you all for being such great enablers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Tarts are fun to make. I am embarassed by how many molds I have accumulated just to make 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovescents Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I love making tarts so much that I started selling them on eBay for cheap and I have 80+ FO's and adding more! This is just so I can keep making them and not accumulate in my basement. So far, it's working great. eBayers love it, too! I'm still not satisfied so I started making scented MP goat milk soap - talk about addicting also. I'm one of the ultimate scent addicts. The plus side is I lost 20 lbs since I lost my addiction to food ever since I started my hobbies. Welcome!:whoohoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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