gmp Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Generally, the rule of thumb is 1 oz of fo pp of wax when making candles.Is this the same rule for making tarts? I purchased some tarts to compare to the ones I made, and mine seem to be a bit weak. I used 1.5 oz of fo pp in my container wax. (I know container wax is not the preferred wax, but since I already have it on hand I want to stick with that).If I can add more fo when making tarts I would like to do that.TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Well, 1.5 oz PP is 9%, and I wouldn't go above that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Well, 1.5 oz PP is 9%, and I wouldn't go above that.Ditto...they will be real sticky also with no paraffin wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Great, thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassandra Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I use up to 12 percent for super strong tarts. You just need the right wax. A firm soy wax seems to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 I use up to 12 percent for super strong tarts. You just need the right wax. A firm soy wax seems to work well.Thanks, Cassandra. That's good for me to know! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in PA Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I also use about 12%, i know some folks might raise an eyebrow to this, but I have had NO problem whatsoever...I use Straight 130' MP Par. and add 1.25 tsp. Vybar 103 /lb. wax... Makes a great, long-lasting tart; they pop out of their molds easily, and of course, good FO's help in the mix as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 Thanks, Sharon!I am going to have to mix in some paraffin wax after all. I have been working with the wax this morning and they won't come out of the warmer after they've been used a couple of times, even when I throw them in the freezer. (They pop out of the candy molds just fine, but not the warmer).Do you think I can pick up wax at Michaels, as I want to get these done and don't want to wait/pay for them to be shipped. I would also like to mix the wax with the container wax I already have since I've already dyed and added the fo to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Container wax alone would be too soft, IMO. I'd add some paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 gmp I have some 1343 par. that I mix w/ my J223 (container wax) for my melts/clamshells. Just PM if interested. (and I can send out Mon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassandra Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I use the tart wax from Soy candle (the 416 soy) It's very firm. I add a bit of pillar wax to reduce frosting and this works very well for me. It takes as much oil as I give it.Sharon, did you say you use 103 pounds of wax at a time? That's a lot of tarts! I was thinking about trying your formula, but how would I reduce that for a small batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 not Sharon, but thought I'd explain. She said she uses 1.25 teaspoons of Vybar 103 per pound of wax in her formula. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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