Lee61 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hello to all. I have been making candles for about 15 years now....mainly for myself, family and friends. I do sell a few now and then but enjoy giving them away. My question is,, I want to make tarts but can't remember the mix of waxes. Should I use 2/3 voitive to 1/3 container or is it something else?? For the life of me I can't remember and I didn't write it down:undecided Thanks Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlelovr Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hello and welcome to the board! Im sure you will love it here..everyone is so helpful and informative!! And be sure to check out the gallery! There's some real masterpieces in there! If you've been pouring for 15 years, Im sure you pop out some beauties too, so be sure and post pics!! I cant answer your question, I dont make tarts, but just wanted to welcome you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the board Lee! A lot of people use 100% votive/pillar blend for their tarts, and a lot of others use 75% votive/pillar blend and 25% container blend. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the board, Lee. Yes, many people use votive/pillar and some mix in container. You can play around with the percentages to see what works best for you. I mix 1/2 pillar and 1/2 container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Just welcoming you to the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to CT. Think you'll find that folks here use many different combos for their tarts. I use a 50/50 blend of votive/container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Just welcoming ya to the CT Board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the board! I think you're going to like it here. I make my tarts with 50% OK6228 (pillar wax) and 50% J223 (container wax). I use 1 oz fo per 12 oz of wax mix (my tarts are 1 oz ea) and get very strong throw. Of course I use good quality FO's to start with so that makes a difference as well. Happy tart making! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee61 Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 Thanks for the warm and friendly welcome!! And thanks for the help. I have already checked out the gallery and can only wish to be as good as you guys are. I am not as adventerous as some of you. But You guys are inspiring me!!Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome!! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Welcome to the Board!!! I make my tarts out of IGI-4625 pillar wax:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Welcome Lee.....I have been a homemaker since1964.......and am good at it too LOL.....should be by now, right?????? I turned one of my hobbies into my business. I love wax.....all kinds. Be sure to post some of your creations. We all like to see what others are doing. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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