SonShine Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Newbie here again...another question....Once I finally figure out this tart thing ( ) ,then how do I store them? I have made a few (hundred) that weren't all good, but some are slowly starting to 'come together' once I received some great advice from you guys. However, when I put them in ziplock bags, they rub together and then look yucky. Am I maybe taking them out of the molds to soon? I usually wait 24 hours and then put them in a ziplock back, details written on the bag of what I did (as well as in the notebook) and then put them in a cool place (my now cool sunroom...lol). It's around 65-68 degree's out there. Oh, one more thing (sorry), but some of them feel oily, yet I followed what you all do. (warming to the right temp, warming the oil a bit, adding warmed oid, stirring two minutes, and then pouring at 170). Is this the way they should feel or am I still doing something wrong?Thanks so much for your patience and help!Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I store mine in those plastic shoe boxes from Wal-Mart until I need to package them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I don't recommend storing your tarts in plastic baggies...this type of plastic can 'suck' out the fragrance. I use only polypropelene type bags or a plastic storage tub with a recycle rating of at least 5. That's what I believe most on this board recommend. If you package them loose, I'm afraid there is no way they won't rub around and look 'yucky'. I finally starting using the 6 cavity clamshells and little plastic portion cups (with a 5 rating)...Some tart makers will shrink wrap theirs...I've yet to master this without melting my tarts!Another option might be to make your tarts in the little foil candy wrappers and not fill to top so they don't rub against the storage bag??? Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I secound the storage containers(shoe box size), they are great and cheap too. For the oil feel, maybe to much FO or just thats how that wax feels:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Cello bags are your best bet. I don't trust those shoeboxes, JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonShine Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thanks everyone for the suggestions....I didn't think the bags were working very well. Go figure...if it's going to be done wrong, I'll do it. :embarasse I'll see what else I can find in our area, and then order online if necessary.I am following the manufacturer's recommendation for FO, so that part I don't get. Hmmm...Thanks again, Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillgunter Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats right you use the 6006, that wax is probally gonna feel oily in a tart since its primarily a container wax. Its just a soft wax, but I am sure they are just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonShine Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Yep, I'm with the 6006 for now...lol. I swear, I'm doing everything right, but I'm just not getting a good cold or hot throw. Grrr...So, when storing the tarts, do you use one container per scent? I forgot to ask that one...sorry!Thanks again, Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildheart75 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 ah-soy is right. I tried putting mine in a ziploc bag and what happened was the tarts didn't have the same scent throw but boy the bag sure did even after I removed the tarts I could never get the smell out of the bag. Now I have a couple storage boxes I put them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 So, when storing the tarts, do you use one container per scent? I forgot to ask that one...sorry!Thanks again, SuzyI would keep one scent per container unless you can divide the box so they don't touch or breath each others air.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Makin Momma Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Yes I do one scent per box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonShine Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 One scent per container makes total sense...lol. Yeah, it's the brain here...definately the brain that makes this a challenge!Thanks, Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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