candlesbyMe Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Ok.. for all those who have done these.. I need a quick question answered~What is the best type of wax to make these that dont melt the plastic moldsand which supplier do you get it from that has the best price??I am on a tight budget and my hubby only allots me so much to put into my "habit"~ so any advice you can send my way will be appreciated.Thanks in advance!!Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Ky has a great tart wax that comes in granular form, so it's easy to work with. I pour at 165-170 and it doesn't melt the clamshells. Makes great, fragrant tarts. Price is comparable to other wax out there, and shipping wouldn't be that far for you....hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I like the KY tart wax, too. The granular form sure makes it easier to work with, and I have had no problems with that wax at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesbyMe Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 kewl! I have not tried the Granular wax so that will be interesting to try.. I will have to invest in a thermometer.. I have a coffee pot that I use in a pan of water to melt my wax in ... savin up for a direct heat melt pot and I am thinking I can get a thermometer at Walmart that will work.. ?? Thanks for the info.. that is a definate something I am going to put in my TO DO thingy's and when my probation is over I may can figure out how to upload pix of how they turn out~lol.. I just love the information pool that is available here.. you guys are just awesome!!! Thanks for making me look smarter than I am on this stuff~HAHAHAJenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I also get tart wax from KY. I can get my wax in a couple days since they are in Mt. Vernon. A candy thermometer works fine but I prefer a digital. Check out the presto pots at walmart. They are $22 and all I will use to melt my wax. I don't know how I ever survived without it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwings Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Ok we tried the tart wax from KY, and we need to do a repour they are all wavy on top. We are pouring at 150 into the clam shells. I hate repouring and have tried everything!! We have mixed IGI 4794 and J-50, then we tried IGI 4794 and J-223, and then IGI 4614 with J-50.... no success.This is driving me CRAZY! We also got some Astro V to mix with J-50 but it looks just like the IGI 4614 and our electric warmers had a hard time melting the wax.Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I have always used 4794 for my tarts and I have never had to repour. If I pour to hot I'll get a bit of a wavy top but never do I get a dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwings Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I tried pouring the KY wax at both 150 and 165, waves. When we pour the IGI 4794, waves. What temp do you pour the 4794?So I have had 4 different people tell us the wax they are using and they are not needing a repour. I tried them all and they are always wavy or have dips in the tops. Does anyone know what we are doing wrong?Thanks a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I pour the 4794 at around 175. Anything over that gives me the waves but again, I never get a dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwings Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Are you pouring into calmshells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwings Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Schmoopie, We tried the KY tart wax with no success. Poured it twice and waves across the tops. Tried it at 170 and 155.Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I pour at about 165..... can get a little bit of waviness, but this is into a clamshell, and we put a label on the top. It doesn't bother us. I do hit with a heat gun.... on the lowest level from way above (lol) and that seems to help smooth it out.....HTHEveryone raves about our tarts, say the scent last forever..... have heard of people not changing out after burning for 3-4 days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I slowly pour around 165-170 and have never had a wavy top with the KY tart wax (clamshells and tart cups). The ONLY time I ever had a dip in mine is when I had my air blowing full blast in my workshop. It was decided they cooled too fast so I cut the air back some and haven't had a problem since.Is there a fan/celing fan blowing on top of the tarts as they are cooling? That is the only thing I can think of that may be causing the wavy problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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