Lace Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 HI I am a newbie here, just wanted to say Hi and I just started making my own tarts as a hobby - to use for myself and I give some away to family and friends - I do not sell them. Anyway, just wondered if there are other tart makers here. I just love making them and trying different scents! Like to hear about your experiences with tarts too. Have enjoyed reading this board - lots of information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi and Welcome!!Tarts were the reason for the madness and the addiction that I now suffer from! LOL! I don't use a natural wax for mine, I stuck w/ the par. and add Vybar to up my fragrance capacity, I like 'em good and STRONG!There are lots of folks here that make all kinds of yummy, adorable melts, and you will find a load of info., this board is quite addictive as well!Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 First let me welcome you to CT. It is nice to meet you. I like making Tarts, I use 25% JS 50/50 container wax with, 75% IGI-4625 Pillar blend wax. Creates a beautiful smooth surface and has a fabulous Hot Throw. My customers love them. :D Thought Id share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Welcome to the board I absolutely love making tarts! I don't sell either, I just hoard them for myself (and an occasional friend and neighbor . It is an addicting hobby! Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lace Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi, Thank you all for the welcome! I am so glad there are others here that are Tart addicts too - LOL ! I have been using a soy container wax which is good but it is hard to get out of the molds. I guess I pretty much have to stick with it ( ha) because of where I live and the cost of shipping. I can't find a wax supplier closer with less shipping costs than the one I use. My tarts come out fine and the scent throw is great - I just get tired of sticking them in the freezer. Love to hear about the different ideas you all have - this board looks like a real educational place to learn !! Thanks again !! I am so addicted to them - that is why I had to learn to make them or I would be bankrupt from buying them - hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hello and welcome! I like tarts too. Mine are just plain jane regular ol' fluted ones, for the most part, but they stink up a room nicely and the shape just gets melted away anyway. lol Nice to meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in Canada Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I'm a tart making addict too LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lace Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 LOL, Glad to see there are so many of us ! My tarts are plain too, just white color, I don't add dye as I don't sell them and you are right Crafty they just melt anyway! To me it is the scent that counts ! How many different scents do you all have? I have about 15 now and growing - ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Tart maker here, too. I make the fluted kind as well. I love making them. If they get stuck in the mold, stick them in the freezer for a bit and they will pop right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I LOVE tarts too. I make them in anything I can..... jello molds, silicone molds, ice trays, mini-muffin pans. I even tried to buy a "daisy" shaped silicone mold tonight....but hubby wasn't having it. It really doen't matter because they melt away!! I just like the variety I guess.... and I stink at coloring them.Anyhow, WELCOME! Your addiction will grow....I currently use TC's 50/50 container mixed with TC votive and get a great scent throw 98% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi, Thank you all for the welcome! I am so glad there are others here that are Tart addicts too - LOL ! I have been using a soy container wax which is good but it is hard to get out of the molds. I guess I pretty much have to stick with it ( ha) because of where I live and the cost of shipping. I can't find a wax supplier closer with less shipping costs than the one I use. My tarts come out fine and the scent throw is great - I just get tired of sticking them in the freezer.Love to hear about the different ideas you all have - this board looks like a real educational place to learn !!Thanks again !! I am so addicted to them - that is why I had to learn to make them or I would be bankrupt from buying them - hahaha!Get some soy votive/pillar wax to mix with the container wax, that will make them release from the mold. I would use 50% or more of the votive/pillar wax blended with the container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lace Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thank you Candle Man, I will do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escentiallysoy Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi all, I want to start making tarts. I make container candles right now with ez soy wax flakes. Anyone know if it is okay to use this wax for tarts as well, or do I need to use a different kind of soy wax? TIA!JewelOOPS:embarasse I didn't read far enough down!! Sorry everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 HeyI am new at making tarts also. I was working on some projects this weekend and made a couple of tarts. This was my very first. My question is.......since you don't burn these like you do candles.......can you increase the amount of fragrance in them. What I mean is can you put for fragrance in these pp then you normally would for a candle? I want my tarts to knock you off you feet with smell. If I can increase the fragrance amount.....who much more? What percentage pp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixisprkl Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 HeyI am new at making tarts also. I was working on some projects this weekend and made a couple of tarts. This was my very first. My question is.......since you don't burn these like you do candles.......can you increase the amount of fragrance in them. What I mean is can you put for fragrance in these pp then you normally would for a candle? I want my tarts to knock you off you feet with smell. If I can increase the fragrance amount.....who much more? What percentage pp?I am a noob as well but sometimes I am able to use 10%fo load pp or more. However, I usually find that if it doesn't throw at 8-9% pp it isn't going to throw if I increase the fo load. A lot of times, if the oil is really heavy or if I use too much fo, the tarts will sweat with oil.Just experiment to see what you like ....sometimes they get too strong and give me headaches!!Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Candle ManI just asked this question on a post about a better throw tart and how to add beeswax.I do use soy pillar wax now but never thought about 100% soy and soy pillar and do a 50/50 that way.As I mentioned in my post I do not like the slabs to work with.Another idea to try.Pillar and soy.Thank You,LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lace Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks for all the welcomes! I have about 20 different scents and growing. I love to try the sampler - 2oz scents and then pick the ones I like and then order the larger sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creeksidecandles Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 We make tarts and votives here as well as our containers. We use candy molds for a more seasonal offering as well as fluted ones. 75 fragrances and counting! We use a votive blend for our tarts and up to 9% FO load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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