justajesuschick Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The HT is where it is at! I do not care much at all about CT (matters if you are selling and customers are sniffing cold). If you liked it when you were making it, the chances are good that the HT when you are melting them will smell yummy to you as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I like the red in the 4th one. The only thing I can think is if temp wasn't hot enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 These are your first batches, so you know this information, but as you experiment with different waxes, you will want to label with what type of wax (the manufacturer and number), supplier where you got it and also supplier of the FO. You'll have a lot at some point and you may forget! As an example, I am testing 3 different supplier's Cotton Candy so I needed to be certian I knew what I was comparing and choosing. Another test I am doing involves the same FO from one supplier but 2 different wax blends. You are off to such a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 These are your first batches, so you know this information, but as you experiment with different waxes, you will want to label with what type of wax (the manufacturer and number), supplier where you got it and also supplier of the FO. You'll have a lot at some point and you may forget! As an example, I am testing 3 different supplier's Cotton Candy so I needed to be certian I knew what I was comparing and choosing. Another test I am doing involves the same FO from one supplier but 2 different wax blends. You are off to such a great start!Thanks for the Tip! I think I may order these same scents again, and try them with other blends of the same waxes. Currently I'm only making 8oz batches so I can maximize my FO useage. I don't have enough clamshells to make a full 1lb batch. So far, everything has come from Peak. Once I make at least 1 batch of each, I'm going to sit down and make out another spreadsheet (sheesh I have a thing for spreadsheets apparently, i'm doing one with the four suppliers I'd prefer to do business with ha!) and mark out what mixes I've tried, plus thoughts/comments about that.Some close friends have offered to test a few of them for me so I may give them a couple and ask them to do a write up for me.The red in the Macintosh Apple was 20 drops of Peak's Red Liquid Dye. I'm really impressed with how red it turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Here's a link for testers cards. Maybe change a few things to use it for Tarts. There are a few different types you can try to find in the search field if this one isn't good.http://www.candlebusinesscorner.com/forms/testcard.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Here's a link for testers cards. Maybe change a few things to use it for Tarts. There are a few different types you can try to find in the search field if this one isn't good.http://www.candlebusinesscorner.com/forms/testcard.htm That is perfect. Thanks so much!! You guys are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) You might consider smaller batches since you're just testing. When I do a new FO in melts, I make enough for 2 portion cups & never do clamshells until I know if they work. That way I'm not wasting FO & wax. Just a thought.& the floatie thing to me just looks like the wax is starting to solidify. Edited October 8, 2012 by Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Here's a link for testers cards. Maybe change a few things to use it for Tarts. There are a few different types you can try to find in the search field if this one isn't good.http://www.candlebusinesscorner.com/forms/testcard.htm Why have I never seen that website, missy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I was trolling again!:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 E911,Thanks for all the pics!!! It is so fun to see your progress in tart making!!!!! :drool:Loooooooooooking GOOD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 E911,Thanks for all the pics!!! It is so fun to see your progress in tart making!!!!! :drool:Loooooooooooking GOOD!!!!Thank you!! I'm super excited.. Time needs to hurry! ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 So, during my recovery from wisdom teeth surgery, I decided to try to make more tarts with a smaller pot. One of my coworkers makes candles too so she is letting me borrow her 1lb pour pot. In my testing I have found that I'm not a huge fan of the paraffin blended with soy. Can't put my finger on it but there's something different. I've tried several combo's of blends like 50/50 soy to paraffin, 60/40 both directions, etc. The 50/50 seems to be the best of the blends, but I like how the ecosoya Pillar blend comes out. So I'm stuck with probably 5+lbs of paraffin Here are a few snapshots of my creations so far this morning: Peppermint Kiss. Smells like a a hershey's chocolate kiss with peppermint, but heavy on the peppermint. Cinnamon and Balsm. Smells wonderful! Don't mind the fingerprint! 1lb of soy makes 6 tarts Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Really nice smooth tops! (sigh) I miss mine looking like that. They've done something to my wax ( regardless of what IGI says, there's quite a few of us that have gotten that wax from many different supplies and they've all started acting wonky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e911 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Really nice smooth tops! (sigh) I miss mine looking like that. They've done something to my wax ( regardless of what IGI says, there's quite a few of us that have gotten that wax from many different supplies and they've all started acting wonky)Must be beginners luck because I don't really do anything special besides heat the wax, add color and FO, cool slightly down to low end of the pour temp range, pour until full, then enjoy the smell! :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorsReef Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I enjoyed reading your thread and seeing the pics. I can't wait to get to where you are with clamshell tarts. I've done candles years ago, but forgot everything, so I'm relearning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Commenting on a reply posted above- I only get 5 clamshell melts with 16oz of wax. I also fill to the top though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So, during my recovery from wisdom teeth surgery, I decided to try to make more tarts with a smaller pot. One of my coworkers makes candles too so she is letting me borrow her 1lb pour pot. In my testing I have found that I'm not a huge fan of the paraffin blended with soy. Can't put my finger on it but there's something different. I've tried several combo's of blends like 50/50 soy to paraffin, 60/40 both directions, etc. The 50/50 seems to be the best of the blends, but I like how the ecosoya Pillar blend comes out. So I'm stuck with probably 5+lbs of paraffin Here are a few snapshots of my creations so far this morning: Peppermint Kiss. Smells like a a hershey's chocolate kiss with peppermint, but heavy on the peppermint. Cinnamon and Balsm. Smells wonderful! Don't mind the fingerprint! 1lb of soy makes 6 tarts Good to know!You are doing an awesome job! I love making candles and melts! If you want to get rid of your paraffin I will buy it from you! I am in need of some. Just private message me if you are interested. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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