B@BlissStreet Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 After receiving my awesome Valentine's swap box, I fell in love with the oval Ellipso cups Judy sent (Thanks, Judy...loving the English garden, and the chocolate is on the warmer tomorrow!) I am now wondering if there is any difference in pouring these than with standard souffle cups? They are much sturdier, and I pour the soy very cool and thick, so I don't anticipate a problem. I never had a release issue with the round 2 oz. The melts Judy sent released beautifully, and I am hoping for the same great results with Millenium container wax. Oddly, when I used the EL votive, it did NOT release from silicone molds or the plastic cups; the Millenium container acts like it was made for tarts and such:confused:? TIA for any suggestions. I have 2000 en route and want to jump right in, so researching all I can while I wait for the delivery person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Glad you are enjoying them! They are the 1 oz polypropylene and I pour hot into them. The only bad effect of pouring hot is the little dip in the center ~ may not look pretty but sure saves time and there is no effect on the throw.I did get some of the other thinner (Dart) cups in a swap and had them in storage for a while. Some of the FOs affected the plastic and it looked kinda like the container melted. Mostly noticable with palm wax. I like the advantage of being able to re-pour into them, too. And it really keeps the aroma sealed in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Glad you are enjoying them! They are the 1 oz polypropylene and I pour hot into them. The only bad effect of pouring hot is the little dip in the center ~ may not look pretty but sure saves time and there is no effect on the throw.I did get some of the other thinner (Dart) cups in a swap and had them in storage for a while. Some of the FOs affected the plastic and it looked kinda like the container melted. Mostly noticable with palm wax. I like the advantage of being able to re-pour into them, too. And it really keeps the aroma sealed in well.Don't sell yourself short, Judy! These were amazing in appearance, and I have the chocolate here on my laptop (it's one of "those" days). The Peace Rose and English Garden were perfect; the itty bitty "burp" on the chocolate doesn't scare me; I'm savvy, and my customers have never balked over such a thing. Thanks so much for the inspiration...someone said to me this week "Go big, or go home." I'm trying to put that into perspective, and 1 and 2 oz. melts lead me to clarity!!! Thanks again for the awesome soap and melts. Loving the English Garden, and I am so anti-floral! Be on the lookout for another good mold from A#on soon; I have a demo en route! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 PM'ing you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 OK, Judy, I'm not much into tarts but where do you get these cups? I might have better luck with tarts if I tried something new in my packaging. Thanks in advance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 try ebay, pretty cheap on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks. I got some links in a pm that I want to check out. Someone also suggested trying local restaurant supply places, which I need to do.As long as there's a #5 on the things, I'm willing to try. Tarts and I just don't have a good working relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 As long as there's a #5 on the things, I'm willing to try. What's important about the #5? I have some portion cups with #6 that I use for leftovers and they do ok as far as heat & long term storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Is the difference that #5 is polyproylene and #6 is polystyrene, which has been labeled as a possible human carcinogen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Actually, I use #5 so I can fill them hot and speed production; they are advertised to take a hot pour up to 240 F. And, being polypropylene they tend to keep the fragrance from migrating or dissipating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Actually, I use #5 so I can fill them hot and speed production; they are advertised to take a hot pour up to 240 F. And, being polypropylene they tend to keep the fragrance from migrating or dissipating.Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redquilt Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 By weight, how much do these cups hold? I see several people sell these for $1-1.50ea. and was just wondering how much over 1 oz, again by weight, these cups hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 1 oz cups will weigh out 0.75 to 0.8oz net. 2 oz'er will be 1.5-1.6oz net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Judy, where do you get your cups if you don't mind me asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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