ktaggard Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Happy with my tarts, finally! Still working on candles and wicks:cheesy2:. After a year and a half of pouring, mixing, experimenting, testing, giving up, and then trying again,(you all know the pattern) My tarts are throwing like crazy. I'm so happy!!! Thanks to all of you that continue to post and give advice. I don't post much, but I read almost everyday. I feel like I know many of you. Thanks again !!!P.S. - an especial thanks to Steve (Chuck) for introducing me to 3022 wax. I love It!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm very happy for you & jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If you are willing to share your blend secrets, I would be happy to be your student and give your blend a try. Right now I am using 4625/4630 (50/50) in tarts but I am always looking for a tart wax that throws better and lasts longer... arent we all?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Happy with my tarts, finally! Still working on candles and wicks:cheesy2:. After a year and a half of pouring, mixing, experimenting, testing, giving up, and then trying again,(you all know the pattern) My tarts are throwing like crazy. I'm so happy!!! Thanks to all of you that continue to post and give advice. I don't post much, but I read almost everyday. I feel like I know many of you. Thanks again !!!P.S. - an especial thanks to Steve (Chuck) for introducing me to 3022 wax. I love It!!!Congratulations! And yes, that is a great wax....3022! It has been my favorite for awhile. Hope all continues to go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Happy with my tarts, finally! Still working on candles and wicks:cheesy2:. After a year and a half of pouring, mixing, experimenting, testing, giving up, and then trying again,(you all know the pattern) My tarts are throwing like crazy. I'm so happy!!! Thanks to all of you that continue to post and give advice. I don't post much, but I read almost everyday. I feel like I know many of you. Thanks again !!!P.S. - an especial thanks to Steve (Chuck) for introducing me to 3022 wax. I love It!!!OMGoodness...I have some of that wax here and never thought to attempt tarts with it alone or blending.Thank you for posting about your success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I tried the 4625/4630 mix and never got it to work for me. I'm currently using 3022-70% and 4794-30% and pour into clamshells or silicone molds. 3022 is a parasoy container wax so the tart is softer than a typical tart, but it holds its shape fine. There is enough 4794 to get it hard enough to pop out of clamshells. This wax has held up to 12%FO, but I'm finding that anywhere from 8%-10% FO is working well depending of the FO. I know these wax combo is not conventional, but I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megandgarr Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Conventional or not, as long as it works for you then that is all that matters. Maybe I will give the 3022 a try with my 4625, which I believe is very similar to the 4794. I do still have some 4794 which I suppose I could try again as well. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunharbor Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Congratulations!!! Who do you purchase the 3022 from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 CONGRATS it feels good to get it right LOL Have fun with your tarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Congratulations!!! Who do you purchase the 3022 from?Brad Ford at Clarus Wax. He posts on this board from time to time, but the best way is to call him at Clarus. He will send you a 10 pound slab to sample - all for free. That is some product confidence. Clarus must figure you'll be back for more. (which I have -hee,hee) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillypooh Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Is the 3022 a container wax? If so is it not to soft for tarts? I am looking for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Brad Ford at Clarus Wax. He posts on this board from time to time, but the best way is to call him at Clarus. He will send you a 10 pound slab to sample - all for free. That is some product confidence. Clarus must figure you'll be back for more. (which I have -hee,hee)Gosh! That's great! Thank you so much! I've been planning to test both 4794 and also 6098 parasoy for tarts, so the clarus parasoy is interesting to me too. CS recommends 6006 parasoy for tarts, not blended with any other wax, and I'm sure it works well because I often use chunks of my old 6006 candles in my tart melter and they throw great and last a long time. I made those old 6006 candles with 9% FO load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I took up your suggestion- requested a sample and it just arrived today!! What a wonderful surprise- so excited to start testing this wax- thank you to Brad at Clarus if you see this post- SO much appreciated!! (now just need time to test, get the family out of the house Thank you for the suggestion!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hope it works for you. I use it for everything. It has an awesome ct and ht with most fos. I also think it has a deep rich quality to it. My favorite combo for tarts is to mix it with 4794. I've tried many different combos and this works best for me. Good luck, report back to us on how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 So you are mixing the Clarus 3022 with 4794? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) So you are mixing the Clarus 3022 with 4794?Oh no....a tart blend I missed. Had the Clarus here but it didn't work for me on its own so I gave it away. *faint*ETA: Am very, very happy it is working for you. Edited November 3, 2012 by jeanie353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do you use the 3022 in containers also- and if so, what wicks would you suggest, I was thinking of trying zincs, HTP's or CD's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Do you use the 3022 in containers also- and if so, what wicks would you suggest, I was thinking of trying zincs, HTP's or CD's....I am still searching for perfect container wick combo for 3022. I could not get htps or lxs wicks to work. CDs work best so far. You might want to look up posts or pm Chuck (Steve). He uses 3022 and knows what he doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I use a cd18 for nearly all my fos in a 12 oz salsa jar and slow cool for best adhesion. Just finished up a wholesale account and so far so good. I' m using a blend of 40% 3022 and 70% KY tart wax at 9% fo and pouring into mini silicone gingerbread men and christmas trees. It only takes 12 oz to make 24 melts. Hope they move well. HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Chuck- thank you (is that 40/60 blend that you use?). Hoping to play around with some of the wax samples I got next weekend. I have some CD's, so I may try the 3022 in some tins, and see how it goes.... will report back once I have time to mix/pour and test! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I made some melts with this. Used 4625 and also 4794. Will not know what I think for a week or so.Also made same combo with 6006 which seemed very similar.I sure do not like the idea of a wax being available from only one supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 I use a cd18 for nearly all my fos in a 12 oz salsa jar and slow cool for best adhesion. Just finished up a wholesale account and so far so good. I' m using a blend of 40% 3022 and 70% KY tart wax at 9% fo and pouring into mini silicone gingerbread men and christmas trees. It only takes 12 oz to make 24 melts. Hope they move well. HTHSteveThanks, Steve. And good luck with your melts! They sound perfect for The holidays!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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