How I Make My Wax Melt Samples & Tealight Packs + Burn Test Of Blended Wax Tins

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[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

ALL ITEMS ARE LINKED IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX 💜💜💜

[@rese138]

THANK YOU! I'd been wondering where you got your single clamshells and intended to check the other description boxes.

[@denibird64]

I went to the website fir single clamshell but it said its not for sale. how do I buy them?

[@rese138]

Denise Kendig it was up there when the video was posted. They likely sold out.

[@Tennietenz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So many people keep this sort of thing to themselves because they are afraid of competition. I want to truly thank you from my heart. Your formula has helped me so much!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad!! ❤️

[@naym8638]

Those burn tests were so interesting. They show how important it is to test properly!

[@angelaszul9662]

I absolutely love the name of your shop. That name couldn’t be more perfect. Scent really is full of memories! Your videos are relaxing and interesting.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Such a sweet comment! Thank you so much ☺️

[@seritabryant4280]

Always great videos, but I absolutely loved the burn test piece and you showing the importance of going beyond the initial burn as the results may change along the way. Great job!!!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much for watching!! 🤍🤍

[@aimeemolano7342]

Absolutely amazing your videos and the way you explain step by step all your contents. May God keep blessing you.

[@tanyabonnett7787]

This was a an interesting video. Especially the end burn times

[@nancyfranklin7251]

Awesome video...really love how you explained the test burns

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you!🙂

[@rahnncreations7283]

Another great video erica,

[@shannon9430]

Hey Ericka , I just made my first batch of candles and would greatly appreciate your feedback on the outcome I’ve been learning from your channel thanks for sharing your videos❤️

[@osheianac337]

Heyyy I love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@sonicamy4518]

Hi Erica! Great video!. I like your tiny one cell wax melts, pretty neat. I personally use a silicone mold for my company. The results on the candle burn test was amazing. I think the cinnamon/vanilla needed a bigger wick, lol! I guess you knew that. You do such a nice job explaining the math. Math isn't my strong suit for sure and it took me a little struggling to get it right when I first started candles. I did pick up the easier way on 16/17's channel. She is awesome too. Just wanted to say glad to see you posted it starts my weekend right! Have a great weekend too!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you so much for always watching Jill! ☺️

[@royalladybug30]

I love wax melts! I use candy and soap molds to have fun with the shapes.

[@bitterlust]

How do you package the custom shape wax melts?

[@royalladybug30]

@@bitterlust you can use anything: candy boxes, jewelry boxes, macaroon boxes. I use the (forgive the spelling) glassiline bags and what ever packaging meets the particular need. You can also use tins, coffee bags stand up clear front candy bags. Options are limitless

[@jennamoran6862]

do you recommend trimming to 1/8 inch instead of 1/4? :) I’m always really conflicted about how low to trim my wicks and how much it may be affecting my burns

[@asia6615]

So I’ve been trying to find the best and efficient way to do the burn tests and this helped a lot. I’ve been having problems with my tin candles burning too hot like the one in the middle on the 3rd burn. What would u suggest to fix this issue? I use 464 wax.

[@Yayainspace]

Great video

[@kendlescents6152]

Hi Erica! 😊 I have a question about etsy shipping. I know you said you offer free shipping and include the shipping fees in the price of your candle, but is that how you use the pirate ship website? I wanted to use pirate ship and i’m not sure if I can use the etsy shipping where they calculate it for you and still use shipping labels off of pirate ship? I’m new to all of this shipping stuff so I apologize if that was a super dumb question lol. Thanks for all your help! 💕

[@erikasalgadovelazquez5831]

What are some basic info that we have to put in our tealight warning label? I'm looking on the internet but most of them are for regular candles or wax melts.

[@anastasialili8363]

Hi Erica I have a question, I have weighed my FO at 4gr and wax 40gr, but then when it hardened the total weight is always 43gr and not 44gr, do you perhaps know why? Thanks in advance! 😊

[@harmannyeri]

Hi, what would be an ideal starting point for setting the ratio of EOs in soy wax melts?

[@yellenhellenoyemujerpodcas4547]

Would you recommend 2 eco 1” for 8oz tin using nature soy wax? Or 1 eco 14”

[@sparklesecoonlineshop5154]

🤩 Which scale do you use to weigh essential oils and which unit? Many thanks ✨

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Wow I am learning so much from you amazing!! Where were you 14 years ago? I have 50 lb of soy wax thank you for not letting that go to waste because I'm about to get some gumption! The wax is fresh my supplier gives me a really good dea!

[@AC-nx1wh]

Hi, I am stuck. For the wax sample formula. I have six sample wax melts and at 65 grams it wasn’t enough. I had to multiple 65 by 2 to be able to fill the sample tarts. What am I doing wrong? I am so confused

[@mizzstarr510]

I have a question, what do you use to cut your wicks? I use a trimmer and struggle cutting mine :/.

[@manjularavikumar2675]

Hi Erica I find your videos super helpful. thank you. quick ? what wax do u recommend for container candles for the best hot and and cold scent throw ?

[@anamcnamee1926]

Hi Are you housing same wax for tea lights as you would for candles ? Thanks

[@constantmotionwithtori9454]

I would fold over brown paper bag material and make it look tasteful and separate the tea lights down the middle that would create a firm hold and an easier way to remove one tea light at a time

[@simplyblessed_]

I’m learning so much with u I can’t wait to start being a single mom I’m trying to come up with ways I can make money to support my babies 🙂

[@kua2564]

What wax are you using that can hold 15%? Maximum I've seen is 12% and you need your CLP recalculated because the clp only supports 10%FO.

[@Model2MoM82]

Hi Erica, what size are the labels for your wax melts?

[@aandmscentz]

What wax do you use for tealights? Not sure if you mentioned it in the video

[@lisawalker6073]

Do you know where to get tart sample clamshell from. The company you listed below no longer carries them. Thanks in advance

[@IntentionalRadiancePodcast]

Hey for the TW-30 candle blend how was the HT?

[@celinelouise8903]

Hey quick question, if you make 10 at a time how come you only sell packs of 6? Thanks for all the help :)

[@crystalunicorn81]

When making tea lights, do you stick your wicks down before adding the wax, or do you place your wicks after pouring the wax? Thanks! Love your videos!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Always stick it down before :)

[@brendapeng7041]

Hi! Do you need a permit or license to sell your products?

[@moreadventure3627]

Never mind just found it :) thanks

[@alwaysbelle476]

What wick did you use for testing those soy blend? I’m on testing stage right now and it’s been a struggle. Sometimes, I want to cry but I told myself not to give up. 😔

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Two eco 1’s, don’t give up keep going!! It’s the hardest part

[@lauralangley7240]

Thank you so much for sharing the ideas about tea light samples. I love the labels you chose. Clean and clear. Plus, I liked how you showed the difference between the plastic and paper boxes. I checked prices and paper were more affordable for me and I felt I could you decorative paper or white tissue inside to prevent movement. I really enjoy your help and like Tennie appreciate your help because you have tested boxes and shipping that helps prevent a lot of frustration. I hope and pray for your continued success Erica. Ty. My question is what do you normally charge for a sample set and what type of wicks and size did you use?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Hi Laura! Thank you so much 😊 when I sold these Tealight packs I charged $12 with free shipping! And I used either eco 1’s or eco .75’s

[@lauralangley7240]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you so much.

[@shawnteljean-batiste1285]

Thank you for the video. Really enjoy learning from you. Can you please explain where the 115% came from for the wax melts in the video. Thank you

[@HoodatHunny]

I thought I was the only one that missed that part. I’m going nuts trying to figure it out.

[@carlene.stushy]

Same

[@alymechlem1071]

Sorry if I missed it in the video, how much are you charging for the tea light sample packs? I’m doing the same thing right now but I can’t figure out what would be an okay price to list them. Love the content girl! I love watching your videos for more inspiration ❤️

[@sandrabraganza2060]

Why does my candle form a well in the centre of my tee candle

[@WhatHappenedToThem]

I think I saw one of your videos where you said what wax you use but I can't find it or remember. So what wax do you use when shipping candles? Also, what wax do you use for wax melts?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

My container wax is called soy 10 :)

[@wakimelts4577]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@courtneydeeneen7564]

New subscriber 😁 loving your videos and I'm learning a lot. Have you made a video on the math needed to create candles and wax melts?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

courtney deeneen hi thank you! I’m so glad! ☺️ And oh yes girl I love candle math! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnNmqN6fJuUrNE

[@courtneydeeneen7564]

Memory Box Candle Co thank you. I'm still watching your video. Is a burn test required for new scents? Or new wicks?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

courtney deeneen yes absolutely!

[@courtneydeeneen7564]

Memory Box Candle Co thank you so much. I can't wait to make my first candle after I find a starter kit. All of the brands you have mentioned are sold out of kits.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

courtney deeneen I know I’m sorry 😔 covid really sold everyone out!

[@MeleeMuffin]

Currently have 4 candles i just poured for testing 4 different eco wicks in coco apricot creme wax and i wasnt sure how to go about the testing and thanks to this video I have a better idea of how to do it ❤ how long do you think I should wait before testing them?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

As far as I know I don’t think coco apricot creek wax needs a long cure time (I haven’t had personal experience though) I would check the FB group diy candle making beginner to advanced and search the wax and see how long people wait to burn ☺️

[@MeleeMuffin]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo i checked ! A lot of people had great ht after just 24 hours and typical cure time was only 3-5 days and honestly I only waited 24 hours before lighting my candles and wow I love this wax ! Even my lightest CT candle blew my mind with the HT it was raspberry jam scented

[@jmaegirl]

Do you pack different scents in the same box for tea lights?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes! I packed all 6 of my scents in the tealight pack as a sampler set for my fall collection :)

[@carishields7834]

❤️

[@vinabenson]

How much fo for only one sample wax melt would you use if you were only doing one at a time with different scents ?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It would be really hard (if not impossible) to make one at a time. It’s a tiny amount of wax and FO. I make at least 6 at a time (that’s the lowest I would make at a time!) I feel like the wax wouldn’t stay hot enough for long enough to mix everything properly if there was only like 10 g of wax to heat up 😬

[@jstevens04]

Love seeing the comparison of the waxes! What wicks did you use, and were they the same wicks on all 3?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes! I used two eco 1’s in all of them :)

[@jstevens04]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo That's my go-to wick for these too. Oddly enough the white tins sometimes burn hotter than the black, lol! When an Eco1 doesn't work for a FO, and burns too hot, I found an LX8 works perfect! Just an FYI

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

jstevens04 oh that’s great to know, thank you!

[@brianhiggins5258]

Just curious , do you still use Soy-10? If not, what is your go to wax?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes we still use soy 10!

[@Lily_M1981]

Hi. Do you use candle wick stickers for tealight?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I do!

[@Lily_M1981]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you 🙏

[@robelsiecollado]

How do you melt the little bricks ? Like at home. ?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

In electric wax melters :)

[@ajaihorne3131]

the tealights samples are scent samples for the bigger candles? Right?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Yes!

[@ajaihorne3131]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you so much your videos are so helpful I have so many ideas racing through my mind it’s crazy but I have to be patient lol but thanks for your response!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I am totally an idea person too so I get it! It is very exciting and intimidating! 💜

[@lamoyahmcquennie7730]

What do you use to cut the wicks so low?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

A wick trimmer :)

[@crystalrosado3927]

Hi love I purchased a lot of 1 oz bottles prior to realizing there was a formula haha what formula would you recommend for wax melts? I am doing clamshells so I want to follow your formula but I don’t have enough FO. Is there a way to figure out how much wax to use with 1 oz of fo? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻 You really inspire me

[@crystalrosado3927]

I did for 4 clamshells/1 oz FO 75g/110%=68 g 75-68=7 g (FO weight) 68g x 4(shells)= 272 g (wax) 7g (fo) x 4(shells)= 28g (fo) 😅 math and I are not bffs so I hope this is right.

[@crystalrosado3927]

My wax only goes up to 10% for FO*

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

You did it perfectly! 💜

[@crystalrosado3927]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo omg really?! Thank you so so so much 😭

[@dndhomecooking6505]

Hi were is the link for your white tins please

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

D n D home cooking here you go! calcandlesupply.com/8-oz-matte-white-tin-w-lid/

[@aliciajackson8229]

Do you have TIKTOK for your business ?

[@MaddieCupcakes]

Sample tart containers SOLD out!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Dang everyone must have run to get them 😅

[@apryldenyse]

Where did you get 115% from ?

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnNmqN6fJuUrNE I have a whole video explaining my formula! It will make more sense hopefully :) it’s just the way the formula works (I do FO% + 100%)

[@HoodatHunny]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo oh thank you darling!! Lol I was so lost

[@atetaguas6676]

Wow so making candles are a trial and error.😰 im planning to make candles but now im kinda scared😂😂😂 theres a lot to learn but ill get there.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

It’s a lot of trial and error! Lots of testing but it’s so worth it once you start to understand and create something of your own ☺️

[@virginiaallen5505]

where did you get and why did you use 115% I didn't understand

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnNmqN6fJuUrNE

[@virginiaallen5505]

why 115%...I've seen the 1st video and it is the same as where you sent me and still not sure what the 115% stands for

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

@@virginiaallen5505 the formula is net weight / (100% + FO %) = wax weight I use 15% FO in my wax melts :) So (100% + 15%) = 115% My tart wax can hold up to 18% but I choose to use 15%

[@juanjosefermin3682]

🕯🕯🕯

[@roguenerdd]

1st!

[@taniabouffard3398]

There is something I do not understand about the formula no matter how many times I watch people doing it... here for example if each candle can contain .5 Oz it will not be .5 oz of dry I wax... I don't understand how you don't end up with too much wax O.o (I love your videos and the way you explain it is great, I am just a little slow I guess ahah sorry ^^')

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Hi I’m so sorry I’m not understanding, do you mind explaining further? Both liquid wax and solidified wax weigh the same (not sure if this is what you were asking?❤️)

[@sonicamy4518]

Forgot to tell you. Why don't you use the plastic box as a tray in the brown kraft boxes? That way they won't fly all over the kraft boxes. If it will fit. I just thought if you had a bunch of the kraft boxes, you could use them and not be out any money! I'll leave you alone now!

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I tried, it still is loose in there haha 😅💜