How to make wax melts/wax tarts

[@internallyscreaming90]

Thank you SO MUCH for such a detailed explanation!! I’ve been watching so many videos and trying to soak up all the info I can, but your explanations were extremely helpful ❤❤

[@scampos612]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hopecarpintino6114]

First time watching, going into melts. I really understand you, I love the way you teach. Your awesome

[@scampos612]

Thank you so much!!

[@TraceyJones-tw1kk]

I love this video you just got a new subscriber xoxo

[@tamijohnson9870]

I am in the process of learning how to do this, your video was so informative!! Thank you

[@scampos612]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lollipop5690]

I appreciate this clip

[@inkyimpressions]

New subscriber and I absolutely love your wax melt/candle/sugar scrub content! I would loveeee for you to do a haul on all of the FO’s you use! That would be a blast! TFS!

[@scampos612]

Thanks for subbing! I can't wait to do more content like this in the new year!

[@TraceyJones-tw1kk]

You could still sell them they are fine great job thanks for sharing

[@tradergirl7067]

love your video and all your plants. I also loveee that same wax, but moved out of CA a year ago. so now I cant buy it anymore because with shipping costs I could not profit.. inflation and shipping prices are insane. I fortunately found a small supplier by my house and of course it's not the same but it's very close.. if I can't pick up the wax in person it's not just not profitable for me and I want to keep it soy .. . I also love the white only and really never worry about frosting.. excellent tutortial!!

[@scampos612]

Thank you so much! And I totally agree about shipping. The cost is insane! But you’re right about it being a really good wax.

[@TraceyJones-tw1kk]

Hi for 1oz of fragrance oil how much wax should we use thanks and what about the 13 oz bottles xoxo thanks

[@ethellewis4988]

LOVED THE VIDEO !!!!!!!

[@janette1694]

New sub here- great tutorial- thank you! Love from scotland uk

[@WestPlainsCandleCo]

Do you always use 15 percent no matter whats the fragrance is?

[@maryquinn9189]

Thank you so much I will be catching more of your videos. I have most things as in a candle kit but this video has given me lots more ideas and info. Thanks again

[@scampos612]

Yay!! You’re so welcome! I’m doing another wax melt tutorial tonight 🤍

[@simplicityaleman6717]

You did an amazing job in going through the steps of making melt. I’m going to try my first batch today. Also thanks for sharing on where you buy you materials. I’m on a budget so good deals will be a life saver for me. Please continue to share.

[@scampos612]

You got it! Congratulation's on your first batch of melts!

[@grannymeechan1]

Thank You, great video 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@EricaDenning-vu1qo]

My 1st batch had no smell 😢 I am trying again with cutting the batch in half, will that work? Maybe I am adding fragrance to early at 190, I thought that's what you did 🤔 but just saw you add at 180..what is best???

[@elizabethtorres8266]

Love it! I'm just learning. Only made 3 or 4!😂

[@TraceyJones-tw1kk]

Hi can you leave the link for the wax thanks

[@TypicalScrapbooker]

Ty for doing this video! I’ve always wondered how to make candles and melts so this video is invaluable! Hugs

[@scampos612]

You are so welcome! I have a bunch of candle videos planned for the new year!

[@taxitwat1]

What size are the fragrance bottles

[@gabbyoliver8312]

Hello Sandra, this video was great and very much helpful. I am starting my own business and will be adding wax melts to my line. I been looking for a great wax for my melts and I cant wait to try this one. Thank you

[@scampos612]

You’re so welcome! Good luck with your new adventure!

[@hummingbirdharmonyusa]

I am going to make you my go to KZbinr…if this was your first, keep going!!! You were fabulous! You sold me.😊

[@scampos612]

Thanks so much 😊 I hope to answer all of your questions that you may have! I've been making candles and wax melts for years!

[@meflagg3741]

Hi Sandra...Just found you today. You did fantastic!!! I have made wax for years but love watching how others do theirs. You are worth my time watching. I had to sub. Thanks. grandmarysoaps

[@rhemedy_rho3509]

Greatly appreciate your video! I learned a lot thank you :)

[@aspirationrecords]

Do you know why some scents always come combined with other scents in FOs? For example, cypress. Cant find a FO on its own, its combined with sage or bayberry. But scents like vetiver, vanilla, and jasmine do exist on their own. Im trying to make very specific scent profiles.

[@scampos612]

I know that can be very frustrating but Candlescience just came out with single scents! Let me tell you, the strawberry that I ordered smells just like strawberries! (Did you get the Willy Wonka reference? 😁) Definitely look at their single scent list and I hope you find the fragrance you’re looking for.

[@Amanda-lo8lw]

I have alot of soy wax 464 can i add another wax to make it harder for wax melts? Thanks

[@scampos612]

I know that you can blend waxes BUT I have not done that so I can’t recommend a wax or ratio. I know that 464 is a soft wax and I actually use TW30 because if the higher FO load and hardness.

[@izzyandoreo6664]

Hi Sandra - This was an absolutely great video. Thank you so much for outting it and all the details together. I just have a quick question.. what is your wax to Fragrance oil ratio??

[@scampos612]

Thank you so much! I'll be making more wax melts video soon. My ratio for my melts are 12% FO and 88% wax.

[@poolsidedreamer]

you didn't appear to tear out the 2nd pot before adding the wax

[@ursulettesbeautysecrets]

What wax do your recommend for making candles?

[@MrBoomyster]

So you did a light short stir with the oil..does it still bind to the wax good??..alot of people say stir 2 min for them to bind together..

[@scampos612]

I’ve never had any issue with the wax binding to my FO. I stir until I see that the two have mixed together. If it makes you comfortable to blend for 2 mins, then definitely stick with that. ☺️

[@jodymontez693]

Beeswax!🐝🐝🐝

[@orethawilliams1474]

If you have a lot of wax in the Presto pot that is left over can you reheat it the next day or do you just through the wax away if you wanted to make only one clamshell how much wax and oil you use love your video

[@scampos612]

I leave the unused melted wax in my presto pot. I just make sure to keep it covered so no debris or dirt get into it. And for one wax melt you would just divide the formula that I have in the description box for the video by 6. My formula is for 6 clam shells.

[@orethawilliams1474]

@@scampos612 Thank you

[@diimpz100]

my liquid gram and solid grams are never the same. I would calculated the solid wax in grams and I get my 4 clam shell filled and have even 17g left over when I melt it. when melt the wax ( just use a huge wax melter) and then pour it to 255 grams it only fill 3 and nothing left over to fill a sample.

[@abigailmonroy6776]

You are such a great teacher! Thank you so much! Quick question? How long do you wait to seal them? And Before burning them how long do you wait? I heard you need to let them cure like for a week? Is that true?

[@scampos612]

Hi doll! Yes, I cure my melts and candles for at least a week. That’s how I get a better throw from them.

[@jenicethomas948]

I have a question where did u get your cart ? What temp do u heat your wax to ? When do u add your Fo ?

[@scampos612]

Which cart are referring to? 🙂 I heat my wax to 190° and I pour my FO at 180°

[@RedFairyLove]

Hi! What wax are you using now? TW30 is out of stock and looks like it will be a while before it comes back. Any advise!

[@scampos612]

Oh no! I’ve only used Tw-30! I love the high percentage for the fragrance load. Unfortunately I’m not sure what to recommend but I will be looking into other options. Thank you so much for letting me know that they are out.

[@relaxingandcalmingmedia7251]

You forgot to tare after weighing fragrance oil. Happens to me too.

[@pureornothing7405]

The wax is out of stock . Do you have any otther recommendations

[@scampos612]

I don't! I just found out that they were sold out too. I'm hoping that it'll be back in stock soon or else I need to start looking for a replacement.

[@amypennington5216]

Great video, do you have to rename the fragrance? Like the one you renamed boy friend

[@scampos612]

Thank you for watching! No, you don't have to rename the fragrance if you don't want to. I rename them just to give my candles their own identity. However if you are using a fragrance that is named specifically after a popular name, for example Love Spell by Victoria Secrets, I would check with the company to make sure that you can use that name. I have a candle with that fragrance and I call it Fall in Love. I hope this information helps!

[@amypennington5216]

@@scampos612 thank you so if we want to rename it our own fragrance we can?

[@scampos612]

Most definitely! I've renamed almost every single one of my scents.

[@wanda6177]

Hi Sandra, where I can by the wax

[@scampos612]

I get this wax from California Candle Supply.

[@frankwilkins9284]

what temp do you add the fragrance oil to the wax?

[@scampos612]

I add my FO at 180°

[@frankwilkins9284]

@@scampos612 thank you very much!

[@frankwilkins9284]

@@scampos612 If you have an oil that has a low flashpoint say like (145-146) do you still add it at 180 to your wax or do you add lower? I was curious if it would burn off some of the notes for oils that are that low of flashpoint.

[@scampos612]

So the flashpoint is the temperature at which the oil could catch on fire if it comes in contact with flame. Now you can add the fragrance oil to wax that is at 180° however it depends on the oil itself what your throw will end up being. All fragrance oils are different. I’ve never had an issue with my cold or hot throw when I add it to 180° wax. Are use fragrance oils from Cierra Candle

[@frankwilkins9284]

@@scampos612 I just bought the ones you mentioned in your video-the Jungle Goddess and the Cool Water. The one I was mentioning that has a low flashpoint was Fruit Loops by Flaming Candle and I believe it is 146. I didn't want to add it at high of a temp then having the scent disappear. Fruit Loops is a best seller for me. I use my own personal blend of wax but wanted to try something different and use the TW-30 because it is solid.

[@lailasdiysalon7963]

Do you hey frosting with this wax when adding dye? Soy seems to frost a lot when colored.

[@scampos612]

I haven't really noticed that with this kind of wax. Frosting is normal when it comes to soy wax. It's because it's an all natural wax.

[@jemharr1951]

awesome

[@gardenwithashleyj]

I just started working with TW30 and I don't get a hot throw at all. The cold throw is phenomenal though. 2+ week cure. I did a search on here and found your video. Do you still use this wax? I was brave enough to order a case after reading all the reviews but for some reason it's not as good (for me at least) as everyone says. If you can offer any help, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

[@scampos612]

Hi doll! I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with the tart wax. What is your fragrance ratio? I use about 14%

[@gardenwithashleyj]

@@scampos612 I'm using around 15%. I also tried the max % listed on the website and I didn't notice a difference. I keep my wax under 200. Add FO around 180-185. Mix it up and pour around 160.

[@marissadavies4202]

Fantastic video! Trying to do the math...are you using a 15% fragrance load? Thank you for making this video.

[@scampos612]

Yes I am!

[@tiyadavisrichardson5520]

Hi, how long does it take to heat wax to the 195 that you got to?

[@scampos612]

I use my Presto Pot and it heats the wax pretty fast. It depends on how full you have it and what temperature you use to start with. For example, I fill my pot all the way up and then turn the heat up to about 350°. I watch it very carefully because I don’t want to over heat my wax. It usually takes around 5-10 mins to heat.

[@annettewest5307]

Yes the wax is super hard,so i just dropped it on my basement floor a couple of times to breakit up and store it in a bin.😮

[@nonamezplz4873]

Those aluminum pitchers are $7, the small ones are $4 - any wholesale candle supply site has them cheap. The $$ priced ones are on Amazon and at retail stores. Not very budget friendly. Also, when you see soy “blend” it generally means it’s blended with another type of wax… like paraffin. 100% soy wax is super soft… so….

[@scampos612]

Thank you so much for this information! I always love when subscribers can pass on this kind of stuff. Thanks!

[@sherikennedy962]

You didn’t tare it out.

[@suzieflowers5696]

I believe that wax holds up to 18%

[@scampos612]

It does!

[@nikigonta6895]

You talk too much