comfortscents Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I usually sell novelty shaped tarts but I will be adding clamshells this year....just trying to get a general idea of what some of you charge for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I do them for $4.00 each, or 6 for 20. Unless they want a "B*itch Slap" scent...developing that line now!:laugh2::laugh2:And I'm in economically wiped out MI. Maybe the violence line would work....hehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 OMG:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I started at $3.50 last fall and couldn't keep in stock. This summer i bumped it to $4.00 and they still sell well without complaints; but I can keep up with stock. So I think $3.50 was too low for me here. I am SW MI area.Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I charge $4.25 each or $3.50 each with the purchase of a warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I charge $4.25 each or $3.50 each with the purchase of a warmer.Discount with warmer...I like that idea.Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifichik Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 $3.00 is the going market price in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 just starting to research for the clamshell tarts and was wondering when you say "$ for 1" is that one set of like 4 or 6 (isn't that the count size for the molds?) or is it actually for 1 that is broken off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 just starting to research for the clamshell tarts and was wondering when you say "$ for 1" is that one set of like 4 or 6 (isn't that the count size for the molds?) or is it actually for 1 that is broken off?That would be for 1 clamshell. You wouldn't want to sell one broken off peice. The clamshell is the entire unit for sale. I do clamshells and the 1.5 oz individual tarts in souffle cups if folks want different scents in "single serving" size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 just starting to research for the clamshell tarts and was wondering when you say "$ for 1" is that one set of like 4 or 6 (isn't that the count size for the molds?) or is it actually for 1 that is broken off?I believe that's for the entire clamshell. There are usually 6 little compartments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 got it thanks, so these molds that you buy are a one time use thing that you sell or give away whatever in that mold or can you re package them into something else and re use the mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1477 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 got it thanks, so these molds that you buy are a one time use thing that you sell or give away whatever in that mold or can you re package them into something else and re use the mold?Gdawg,a clamshell is a 6 cavity platic fold-open piece. You pour wax directly into the plastic clamshell, Label it, close it up and sell it for $3 - $4.50 (according to previous posts). You want NOT to break the wax in pieces, and you do not want to remove the wax and sell it by itself. Therefore, Clamshells (sold somewhere between $0.25and $0.50 a piece) are a SINGLE use item. When you do large numbers, you can buy a CASE of clamshells (850 pcs or so) directly from a manufacturer. Also, as I found out myself, you do not want to pour wax with a melt point much above 125-130. The wax will not melt all the way on different warmers.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyTru Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 They would be too hard to clean out from batch to batch if you wanted to reuse them. Not worth trying. They are fairly inexpensive as it is anyway. I do believe someplace does make a silicone mold that is shaped like a breakaway clamshell melt. Those you can reuse. The silicone mold is an investment price. Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 thank you so much very good information and good to know on the melt point for the wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxxcandles Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 What is everyone's favorite wax for clamshells?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I would be interested to know that too. Paraffin or Soy and what kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkthailand Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 We sell them for $2.99 which is the going rate in our area of NC but I have seen them as high as $4 at a couple of the shows we have done. It's just difficult for us with Wally World having the exact same size tarts for $2.00!!!! We use Eco-Soya PB which works well in the clamshells in regards to coming out and we've tested them in different kinds of warmers and they melt down just fine. The only problems we have seen with the smaller warmers is that the wax will actually get too hot and burn the fragrance out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybeancandles Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I charge $3.99 per Clamshell Tart. I have been using pb ecosoya wax and have really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 For the ones that are using the pb how do you cool and please if you don't mind, how hot are you pouring them? I started a thread about the votive and they frosted a bit, hoping to get this down with no frosting:laugh2: I really like the wax but I got the oily residue, Stella said to demold warm and let them harden off and my votive now are way harder and really pretty except on the top, they have been sitting for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybeancandles Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I pour pb ecosoya pretty hot around 160 to 150, if the wax gets to cool I have noticed more problems with the tops being smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I sell my clamshells for 4.00 each. They do pretty well here. I use a 75/25 soy mix It seems to help the PB with scent throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 75% what and 25% what. If you don't mind, more pb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 75% ECISOYA PB and 25% paraffin container wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 OK thanks for clarifying that. I just made 2 clamshells and am hoping, I probably should start a new thread though. Don't want to be a hijacker:laugh2:I'm thinking $3.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkthailand Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 In regards to pour temp on PB Pillar we pour around 160 and have had no trouble - but we only do FO no colors at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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