general tart question

[megandgarr]

I understand that the temperature to add FO greatly affects the throw of a tart, but does the temperature that you pour at impact the throw, or only the appearance? I only make these for myself so I havent been too concerned about the pouring temperature but thought I should double check with the experts.

Thanks,

[kandlenutz]

I am by no means an expert, I am very new at this myself. But, my understanding is that pour temp doesnt affect scent throw, only how the product sets up. I believe just the temp at which you add fo affects how the oil binds/blends w/ the base product, and there are varying opinions about which is better, higher or lower temps. I add my fo around 160-170 now, I used to add at a little lower temp, but I got impatient and more of the literature out there seems to say better to add at higher temp, so thats what i do. Hth,

[EccoLights]

IMHO the pour temp for tarts does not matter to much... but adding the FO does.... depending on the FO they all have different flash points and if you add your FO above the flash point you will evaporate (burn off) the scent.

[megandgarr]

Thanks for the feedback both of you. I actually thought that adding the FO when the wax was above the flashpoint could potentially cause a fire but I didnt think in terms of it burning off the scent.

Typically I have been adding my FO at about 185 or so. If I have an FO (banana nut bread) that has a flashpoint of 136, then should I let the temp of the melted wax cool back down to 136 before adding the FO? Actually this is the first FO that I have received with a fp lower than 200 so I am glad you mentioned that Ecco.

Thanks!

[EccoLights]

Not a problem at all hun Glad we could help