liberty Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I started out using the little zip lock bags for my tarts but noticed you could smell them really bad through the bag then after awhile the smell was almost gone so I started wrapping mine individually in saran wrap then placing two together and wrapping in cello wrap now I have a problem. I unwrapped one of the packs and oil was standing on top of the tart and the saran wrap is very oily aslo had some color than faded out onto it,but the ones that I wrapped individually in the saran wrap and placed 6 in a cello bag are not like that,so it shouldnt be the saran wrap is drawing the scent out or it would in the bag of 6,What could cause this,could they be sweating.I use the preblended wax from Candle Source as I have for over 2 years now and I use the max. of FO which says 1 1/2 pp of wax.I have always gotten and still do get great compliments on my tarts it just worries me about these being oily,I dont know what to do I have to have 500 packs for a senior citizens group next week but dont want them to have oily tarts but dont really want to go down on my FO either because of the compliments.Please help.I dont know what to do and I need to get started on this order.Thanks in Advance to anyone that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I'm sure it's just a weather thing. As for preventing it, I have no ideal. I can pour 30 tarts and just a few will have oil on top. But as soon as it turns cool I don't have those problems at all. Just wipe off oil, maybe heat gun the tops and re-wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks! I see youre from Ky so am I and the weather is crazy here wear shorts one day then a winter coat the next..So do you think this will hurt my business and/or do you think the clear wrap is drawing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I put mine in polypro bags, individually or together, no problems. I would skip the Saran Wrap. Just my opinion. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 One other thing I always heard its best to store candles in a cool place should I have them in a wrm place because I do store them in a cool place until I sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissingIQ Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Same as Coconut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 The reason I use the saran wrap is so the tarts wont mark up the cello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I wouldn't think the saran would be causing this, cause a lot of tarts are sealed in shrink wrap. I'm sure it's a temp thing. Same temp all the time should be ok. I would not wrap then put in a cool place then bring out into a warmer place to sell. Who knows though wax is so temperamental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 The only time I have had oil on my tarts was when I evidentally didn't stir my wax after letting it set for a min. or two before I got ready to pour. Plus it was a vanilla. I use the 4x6 polypro. bags also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 I think I'm going to try using 1 1/4 FO pp,instead of 1 1/2.Loren said thats how much he puts in his is the 1 1/4 but the max is 1 1/2...Thanks everyone for your opinions and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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