cestlavielumiere Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I have been going through many thread on this web site but I am unable to find the answer. I am wanting to make tarts. My question is what is the best wax to use for tarts?:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Everyone is going to have different opinions on this. It depends on whether you want soy or paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cestlavielumiere Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 I am wanting to use paraffin wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrew4u Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hello All, As a new person to the board I would like to "bump" this up as I too am looking at making tarts. I understand that each one has a preference to his/her own wax, but I would like to know why. Is it easy to work with or just left over from other candles. How is the hot throw of your tart and does it come out of the mold well... Thanks. Joe:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanillaSniffie Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have been using IGI1250 for my experimental tarts and they seem fine but there might be something out there better. Who knows I could be making them wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie1091 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Ky Candle Supply has a wax especially for tarts. It comes in flake form, too. I use it and love it. It has a great hot throw. I sell loads of tarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I use 75% IGI-4625 Pillar, Votive wax and 25% IGI-4786 container wax. Sometimes if I have extra wax from my pillars (IGI-4625) I will pour tarts with that. It really depends on you. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I experimented and came up with my own blend. It's as good a starting point as any. In other words, there is no best wax for anything. It's personal preference. Learn to read melt points and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 since here I can't find all the nice waxes you have there, I tried long time ago with my paraffin, the same I use for pillars. 6% FO, and a pinch of vybar, and my tarts are super strong and last for long. They release easily from molds.The same wax I use for votives. and they are great throwers. So all in all I think you can use almost any wax.have fun experimenting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I use 75% pillar wax and 25% container wax and this works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrew4u Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 A very big Thank You to all who posted. Will try my hand at tarts as soon as the wax comes in. This is a great place to learn...... Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just use a pillar/votive wax 2/3 and 1/3 container wax. I use 2/3 4794 and 1/3 6006 or 223. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadic Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I use IGI 1343. It's a nice versatile wax that will make great tarts, votives, and pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just use a pillar/votive wax 2/3 and 1/3 container wax. I use 2/3 4794 and 1/3 6006 or 223. CaroleI'm still pretty new to tart making. May I ask the advantage of mixing these two waxes? I use IGI 4794 only. When blending, at what point do you do this? After it is melted? If before, how do you measure it accurately? Thanks so much.Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 4794 is a little harder and doesn't hold as much FO as 6006 or 223. 4794 is a 2/pour wax and by adding a container wax to it, you can do one pour for your tarts. Straight container wax would not release from the molds. I am getting the "best" from each type of wax. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 4794 is a little harder and doesn't hold as much FO as 6006 or 223. 4794 is a 2/pour wax and by adding a container wax to it, you can do one pour for your tarts. Straight container wax would not release from the molds. I am getting the "best" from each type of wax. CaroleThank you so much for explaining that to me. I wasn't thrilled with the throw I was getting from the 4794, although it is much better than when I used straight paraffin. Can you tell me at what point you blend these? Melted or before? If you do it before, how to you get an accurate measurement? Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I melt 5#s of 4794 and 2.5#s of 6006 together in a presto pot. Stir good when it's melted. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsposey Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I melt 5#s of 4794 and 2.5#s of 6006 together in a presto pot. Stir good when it's melted. CaroleThanks again. I'm going to give this a try.Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyof4 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 bugtussle,When you mix the 4794 and 6006 for your tarts, do you use the temp from the 4794 or 6006 to heat/pour?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary0050 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ky Candle Supply has a wax especially for tarts. It comes in flake form, too. I use it and love it. It has a great hot throw. I sell loads of tarts.:confused:Hi Josie, I have been using KY wax for my tarts and cannot get the throw to last more than a couple of hours! The site said to heat to 165, which I did the first time, and someone on the site said to heat up to 175 because she had the same problems that I'm having and now it works. But I heated to 175 and it's STILL only lasting for a couple of hours. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. I have 10lbs I don't want to waste. I even tried mixing 415 with it but didn't help. Thanks for any ideas you can give me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The Candle Source wax for me. Experimenting now with a paraffin/soy blend of my own because I'm afraid one day TCS wax may vanish, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl89 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) I've been mainly using Ecosoya PB but recently have been using palm feather wax. In testing, I can get on average, 3 days or more (burning about 4 - 6 hours per day) of HT from the palm wax, and HT that will release throughout the house. Edited March 20, 2011 by PAgirl89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary0050 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The Candle Source wax for me. Experimenting now with a paraffin/soy blend of my own because I'm afraid one day TCS wax may vanish, lol:yay:Hey girl, I just sent you a PM, have been out of pocket due to some family issues. Hope everyone's doing great. Some friends were over this weekend and LOVED your Cucumber Melon tarts. Since I was unable to do the Valentine craft show because I was sick I'm keeping them for myself. They're AWESOME! If they decide to order some I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzie Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ky Candle Supply has a wax especially for tarts. It comes in flake form, too. I use it and love it. It has a great hot throw. I sell loads of tarts.I started using IGI 4794 it was okay, but I was not satisfied. Someone on the board recommended KY's tart wax and I love it. It really has a good throw. ~good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just read your PM, Mary, and I sent one to you. By all means, let me know if your friends want some Cuc. Mel; it's such a clean, fresh scent, isn't it?The para-soy formulas I'm testing are performing well, though not all of them. For me, TCS wax still remains #1 for now, but want to find something that comes very close to it.A customer said she had one of my tarts at work, been going for 8 days. She said it's fading but can still smell it when she walks into her office.... now THAT'S what I want to hear, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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