Most pillar and votive blends will so that because they are harder and firmer waxes will shrink a bit more as they cool. Try pouring little lower temp. Try around 140ish. Lower pour Temps means less contraction during cooling.
I did what you said and they came out PERFECT!!!! No sinking, nice full smooth tops😀. Thank you so muchhhhh. Now if I can get consistent smooth tops with 464 I would be in candle heaven 😂😂
Thank you Wade. Your videos are at all times fantastic. They are informative as well as educational and fun to watch. I’ve seen this video before but you know, I’ve seen all your videos more than once and that is because invariably I see or hear something that I did not pick up on or register the first time I watched. So thank you very much.
I just started watching candle making videos and I’m hooked on yours. Great information, thanks for all your hard work to help us newbies out! Keep ‘em coming :-)
Love watching your videos, your so very easy to listen to and explain every thing clearly. I hope to make candles as well as you one day, your candles and packaging are stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
This is just what i needed! btw you and Stanley Handcrafted i have started making candles and wax melts as a hobby. just watching your process lets me know im on the right track. literally, this morning i was making wax melts, cleaning out my pouring pitcher and using my hot gun to get the remaining wax out. Thanks so much for all your help, advice, and tricks. Definitely using the skewer trick when pouring from here on out, what a lifesaver😁
I wish I had seen this sooner. The trick with using a skewer for the FO is brilliant. I've improved very much with spills, but this is a nice tip I'll need to try.
This video popped up in the most appropriate time. I just started ordering stuff to make wax melt before I venture into candle making. I got the POB from NG and a kit for practice. Next up is my clam shells. Thanks for sharing this video. Will definitely save it.
This is SUPER informative. I have a soy candle business that I’ve been running for about a year now in South Africa. Looking into making wax melts now and this video is incredibly helpful.
Hey Lisa. Glad it went pretty well. Fyi on the dimples. Very common with wax melts as they use harder waxes that shrink a bit more. You can poor cooler and they will help. But you can only poor so low before you can't really pour it. Lol
Awesome video! I have such a hard time with perfect tops on my clamshell wax melts, so I started using silicone molds to make them individually, then sell them in travel tins. However, you gave me the inspiration to try the clamshell molds once more! I also learned some new tips and tricks from just this one video. I have subscribed to your channel, and I will definitely be watching more of your videos!
Good tops of melts comes down to basically two things: 1) wax type- experiment with a few find what you like best snd gives you the closest results you want 2) pour temp. Since wax shrinks as it cools, you get will cavities or crater looking tops if you pour too hot. Because thst meant more shrinking as it cooled. So, lower your pour temp as much as you can while still being hot enough to easily pour. This will decrease the overall contraction of the wax. With what is used in this video ( problend 650 and pillar of bliss ) I find 140-145 to be perfect for me. It might vary with other waxes of course. Hope this helps
Wade, I wanted to let you know that I started using coconut apricot wax about one month ago and I tried making clamshell wax melts with it. The melts came out perfect! This wax is so easy to use; you can practically abuse it, and it just never causes any problems! I can't believe that I struggled with basic soy wax for over a year. I am going to continue to use soy wax in the future, but I'm going to switch over to Pillar of Bliss or Soy Bliss, which is basically the same type of wax, just different vendors.
It is a lot of super valuable information here! I just became a subscriber to your channel, and I am fascinated. I will start making candles and melters (changing business, I am a language interpreter now with my own small business, but I always want to make candles because I love them, soooo....time to do it without quitting my interpretation business...yeap, sleeping will be a hard task to accomplish on my to-do list) You are a very successful entrepreneur and your energy is amazing as is your wise. You know so much about all that refers to candles, business, and marketing, and your product looks so amazing...thank you for sharing with us all your knowledge and saving us so much frustration and time. I am trying to follow the videos in order to start. I will keep watching and following you. BTW, I love your koi fishes and your start story (those are in another video , yes)! THANK YOU.👏🕯😃
Thanks Christina and good luck on your progress! I think it'd a good idea to start it on the side.... I did the same. Takes time to grow but worth it. 😀
Great video! I know how to make wax melts but watched for your kitchen! It’s beautiful! I’ve never tried Problend wax but I love Flaming Candle so I might have to check it out! Thanks for sharing!
Ha! Well thank you. I'll try to get more of the kitchen in other shots. The other side is beautiful! :) and, yes give that wax a shot. What do you use now if you don't mind sharing?
@@BlackTieBarn I’m using 6006 with a bit of 4794. 90% 6006/10% 4794. I really like that blend for throw and hardness. I love straight 4794 for my tea light warmers. I dabble in soy sometimes to just use it up- that’s GF 444- it’s not my favorite but decent for soy lovers.
I make my wax melts just like you. Same amount of wax and fragrance, etc. I use a wax that is specially made for melts and buy it at Aztec Candles. Great prices, great scents too. I don't sell mine. I make these and bath & body stuff for friends and family who are always telling me to sell them. Anyway awesome video. Very thorough!
Yes I enjoy it. I have made melts with better throw.... or at least more consistent throw with all FOs. But, usuly the extra throw was unnecessary. All waxes have pros and cons. Its hard to have a complain with problend 650. :) Saves the trouble of blending multiples waxes too. Thanks for the feedback! 😁
@@BlackTieBarn you’re welcome! No complaints here! Quick question...what type of candle wax are you using? I have found myself sticking with the C3, and C6 is a close second! I have a 10 pound slab of IGI6006, that I feel I cannot use, because the sink holes were ridiculous! I’d be curious to know what you use? Thank you!
I use several. Depends on which candle line, jar, and some wholesale accounts i use a different wax. But I mostly use problend 600 and 6006 currently. Always tweaking for improvements though. :)
Hello this is an awesome presentation and I already subscribed. One question I have for now as starting to work with soy wax and using detailed complicated mold, how to make wax harder and removable from the mold. I already broke a couple of samples while de molding. Natural wax hardener preferred. Thanks a lot.
No veo ningún comentario en español pero aún así lo hago,no sabe el trabajo que pasó tratando de entender el video completo,pero aun así le hago la lucha y trato y trato,me encanta su canal y su conocimiento, he aprendido muchas cosas con ud gracias por compartirnos sus experiencias
I only use Pillar of Bliss. I use them in my office, and my co-worker loves them. I buy my warmers from Scentsy when they are sale or clearance. I have them on every level in my house.
Thank you for your videos, I have learned so much from you. I have just started making candles and am moving onto wax melts. I don't color my candles at all, but wanted to color my melts. I have seen a few people color them with mica powder. While I would never use mica in a candle with a wick and flame, is it ok to use for wax melts? Thanks!
When I make melts, they are never strong enough... Even when I add more fragrance oil than the recipe calls for. Yours look so nice and neat, thanks for the video and tips
hi, i use soy wax for my wax melts but the wax is sticking to the clamshell. How should I improve my wax melts so it doesn't stick to the clamshell? thanks I love ur vid
Hi Wade My name is Lisa. ( That's what friends and family call me). I noticed on this video at the end the format you used on your waxmelt labels. I love love love that format and was wondering if I could use the same format when printing information about my candle and wax melt making business on labels just like yours. I love everything about the labels you made the size,the rounded edges and how do very professional the labels look with your info on it. Please also let me know what printer you use and how much it was and where you purchased it from. It would be a big help . Thanks and God Bless.
Hey! Watching this... again lol I've heard some makers pour FO then add color because some FO can change the color. Have you ever done it like that? Does it really make a difference or would the difference be so small that it's still better to add color first before it cools off so much? Are there specific FOs that do do that?
Do you mind sharing what that little camera and stand is you use to show your process from the top? That looks so convenient! Thanks for another great video. Lots of people are asking about wax melts but I don't use them... I worried about buying another melter and even more wax.... I forget the good old days where I used the stove lol
It's called a Mevo. But honestly. I don't like it much and haven't used it anymore in a while. The quality is just okay and the app sucks. Lol. But it's great otherwise because it syncs multiple stream together automatically. It cost around 1k
I love your videos and I find them very helpful when it comes to making wax melts and candles. I would like to know more about your labels and how I can obtain the information on the company possibly printing mines. Thank You 🙏
Hello! I'm curious, and I'm sorry if someone has already asked this, but how long does it actually take you to make the 5 sets of 6 wax melts? Not necessarily adding the labeling at the end, but the measuring and then melting of the wax, adding everything in and pouring? It's hard to tell, but it doesn't seem to take you very long? I've recently started looking into candle making as a business opportunity and I LOVE your videos. You give great tips and your videos are so easy to follow along with! Thank you so much for your help!
Wax melts can take a while depending on how much you are melting (and the type of wax). But I just keep my tank on all day. When making a batch just starting out and melting your wax on demand, hard to say but mostly anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes I guess. But you can do other things while it's melting. The rest is pretty quick once you get used to making them. By the time you measure it, mix in the oil and dye, and pour... thats all done withing 5 minutes per batch. So it's mostly about meling and then editing to use the products! :)
I learned that the hard way! Not pouring the wax into the containers to hot lol yup they melted. I fill mine all the way up also but for my container wax I use 444 and for my scoopable wax I use either 444 or 464. But I do use the tart wax for my melts I make in a mold but I put a good amount of fragrance in my melts.
Hello, I recently came across your video and they are amazing. i have been trying to start a candle business for the last year. Thank you for helping me fix some of my problems. I did not have a clue that wax melts and candles use two different wax. Can you please tell me what was you use for each please.
Thanks Wade. This is a great idea. Print 1000s of the standard label and then just add the name to the label. Do you design and print the tiny circle labels yourself or do you also buy those?
Thank you for the amazing tips! I’m new and truly appreciate all the information that you are sharing. One question that I have is concerning the uv inhibitor. Would you recommend using for non colored candles/melts? Would it at all help in keeping or making my melts/candles white?
Wade do each one of your melts weigh the exact same? I ask because when I took my melts that I made out of the clamshells to weigh them they are not exactly the same weight. For example one weighed 2.30 oz/ 66 g and another one that looks like it would be the same weight weighed 2.50 oz/ 72 g. So for labeling purposes do you put 2.30 on the one and 2.50 on the other? Hope this makes since.
I've been making more candles and melts lately, trying to experiment and practice getting better. I can't tell you how much fragrance oil I've spilt. I'm gonna try that skewer trick when I make them next time
Love all your videos! Just beginning to make wax melts. I'm using the parasoy 650 from flaming candle. I am experimenting with Cashmere Glow from Maple Street and really like it! Labeled wax product's 3-12%. Am I able to go up to 15% or is this dangerous from possible fire hazard? Thanks so much for your assistance. Greetings from Buffalo NY!!!
Wax melts are more forgiving with fragrance loads because there is no open flame from a wick. So you can definitely experiment. But in my own business, if I have to use that much, I'm using something else. Lol
Thanks for the informative video! I love all of your videos and they are so helpful. Question, did you use 1/4 teaspoon or 1/2 teaspoon of UV inhibitor in this batch of wax melts? I thought I heard you reference both measurements. Thanks for sharing 😀
Good Evening Wade, I mixed 6006 and 4625 for melts and Absolutely Amazing throw but a bit a wee bit sticky. If I add more 4625 am I going to lose this incredible hot throw. I currently do 70/30. Thanks for the advise awesome as usual.
I've never lose HT adding more 4625. It holds less FO but it ht is amazing at a low percentage. I had great success with 50/50 so maybe give it a shot as well 😉
Of all the prevented waxes, it's my current favorite for melts. Subject to change of course. 😆 I've also made several blends myself which I loved but take a lot more work and various waxes. I don't really have a favorite FO suppliers. There are many I like and don't like from pretty much every supplier. The 3 I carry the most of are candle science, natures garden, and aztec
Again thankew for the techniques shown. I was not quick enough to complete my question to yyou before that video ended. My primary question was, approx how many stock colors do you work with . . . or does it depend on the time of the year? - - - gr
I have around 15 different dyes and then just mix them for different color. Depending on the season, the primary colors will differ. During Christmas, more greens and reds. Fall is more oranges and yellows, etc. :) There are of course colors that work with all holidays too
@@BlackTieBarn I would like to try because I struggle with wicking and also finding them as of late. I am new to the game, so I thought this might be a way to segway in. Thanks again!
Where do you get your labels and what program did you use to create them? I think this is a great idea. Very informative. By the way I’m just south of KC. Just trying to get started in my candle business.
Hi Kimberly, for printing myself I use onlinelabels.com Check out this video:th-cam.com/video/h_WqIo_wHGw/w-d-xo.html For the ones I design and have printed from a lab, I use StickerMule and lightning labels the most . Also, shoot me an email to youtube@blacktiebarn.com Where about south of KC?
Helps slow down the fading of the candles to uv light. Helps more with colored wax. But will still help some with natural wax as well to keep it from discoloring as much or as fast. I add it to all wax products for consistency.:)
made my 1st set of wax melts today. Then I came across your channel. Great tips, for someone who will be stating in their kitchen! I will be checking out more of your videos to see what else I can learn. Quick question, if the tops of my wax melts don't look totally smooth (I'm a bit of a perfectionist). Any tips? Just keep playing around with heat levels/ when poured?
I think I can do this in South af2. I don't see a presence online... I'm sure there are people somewhere... But I don't see anything out there. And it seem really fun to do and mind blowing kinds of designs to try. I just hope I can get all the supplies. It seems tricky to understand how to get started though. Is there a video for beginners and how and what to get first to start out?
About 1/3rd of my videos are meant for beginners. But easiest might be to just try a kit from a supplier. They come with instructions and help you test out the craft
Really any label printer can make these. Mine have come from uprinting, lightning labels, and sticker me. The round ones I print myself using online labels
I design them and then just have them printed from a few places. Uprinting.com for example or a local printer. Yes.. normally I use warning labels on my melts. Unfortunately and ironically... I ran out and waiting on more.
I mention the sporadically in videos as appropriate but I don't have like a public database of recipes or anything I have some ideas for the future though.
This is the best video iv seen so far iv just dug out all my was stuff I bought last year nearly 60 oils so many moulds I could never get the hang of it. Think my adhd got in the way and I got confused ended up with loads of random wax melts with no labels on een sniffing them all today to work out what they are 😂 can I ask I ended up buying so many jugs someone said you need a jug for each fragrence so I had the metal one to warm waz then lured into a plastic one to add f/o ect. How do you make sure the fragrence is out of ur metal jug for the next scent to be made?? You make it all look so easy.
I have several metal pitchers just so I have extras on hand (they eventually wear out and break). I also use several when working on multiple batches simultaneously (which I don't do often as its difficult to manage). So, yes you can use a pouring pitcher over and over no problem. Just wipe them down completely while still hot to get all the wax out. Spritz with rubbing alcohol and wipe again if needed. You may still smell the aroma from the last batch but it isn't the actual wax and it isn't going to transfer to the next batch. Candle makers do this all the times it is not an issue as long as you are cleaning out the pitchers in between thoroughly. You definitely do not need one for every oil. That is insane. I would have 200 pitchers. 😆
@@BlackTieBarn Ah thanks for the confirmation I tend to over complicate things 😂 this will make things so much easier I'll try the rubbing alchol thank you 😊
Where do you buy your coloring and scents from? I know you mentioned one of the scents companies but I'm trying out different companies for scents right now and need as many as I can to get the best ones that I like. As far as coloring I have been using dye chips and honestly not a fan of them much and have been looking into liquid ones.
Hey Amanda. Most my oils are from Candlescience, natures garden, etc. But I use many and will be trying many new ones as well. Also check out lonestar, Flaming candle, Midwest candle, little bees, morgue. Studio fragrance. Etc. I use dyes mostly from two suppliers. Candle science and natures garden
Wade may I ask what type of wax your using?
Of courese.... I use several. But the wax in this video is Problend 650 or Pillar of Bliss :)
@@BlackTieBarn thank you! I use Problend but I normally get this sink in them even when I pour them way full. Any advice?
Most pillar and votive blends will so that because they are harder and firmer waxes will shrink a bit more as they cool.
Try pouring little lower temp. Try around 140ish. Lower pour Temps means less contraction during cooling.
I did what you said and they came out PERFECT!!!! No sinking, nice full smooth tops😀. Thank you so muchhhhh. Now if I can get consistent smooth tops with 464 I would be in candle heaven 😂😂
@@kiyyahdaniel9219 Great! glad I was able to help!
Brilliant Wade! The stickers 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for sharing!
Welcome Gina! :)
Thank you Wade. Your videos are at all times fantastic. They are informative as well as educational and fun to watch. I’ve seen this video before but you know, I’ve seen all your videos more than once and that is because invariably I see or hear something that I did not pick up on or register the first time I watched. So thank you very much.
Thanks Susan for the support!
We love your content! Thank you for tutorials & ton packed information!
Thank you. Appreciate that! :)
Such a good clear concise informative video one of the best iv seen ,thanks for taking the time to show us its much appreciated iv learned so much .
You're welcome Angie. Thank you for the kind and helpful feedback! :)
Excellent!! I’m contemplating starting this business. Thank you for such a professional and relaxing tutorial. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you thank you so much for your kindness and supporting us new people getting in the business
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Thank you Wade for another great video. I am just starting out and these are really informative
Thanks, the labeling tip is very helpful.
You're welcome Erica! :)
I just started watching candle making videos and I’m hooked on yours. Great information, thanks for all your hard work to help us newbies out! Keep ‘em coming :-)
Awesome. I love to hear that! Thank you so much for being here. :)
how much further along has your candle making advanced so far?
I can't say thank you enough for all of your time & information !!!
My pleasure!
This was so informative and overall, awesome video!
Thanks Jessie! :)
Very good idea with the label ... makes it consistent and economically efficient
Thanks!
Love watching your videos, your so very easy to listen to and explain every thing clearly. I hope to make candles as well as you one day, your candles and packaging are stunning. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks Tracie. That was very nice of you! :) And, don't worry... stick to it and you will for sure!
@@BlackTieBarn thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks Wade
I’m a newbie and you have been a blessing to me.
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The circle blends so well with the rest of the design! At a glance it looks like its just one solid sticker. Love that idea.
Thanks! :)
Where do you order your labels?
This is just what i needed! btw you and Stanley Handcrafted i have started making candles and wax melts as a hobby. just watching your process lets me know im on the right track. literally, this morning i was making wax melts, cleaning out my pouring pitcher and using my hot gun to get the remaining wax out. Thanks so much for all your help, advice, and tricks. Definitely using the skewer trick when pouring from here on out, what a lifesaver😁
Awesome. And thanks so much!
I wish I had seen this sooner. The trick with using a skewer for the FO is brilliant. I've improved very much with spills, but this is a nice tip I'll need to try.
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This video popped up in the most appropriate time. I just started ordering stuff to make wax melt before I venture into candle making. I got the POB from NG and a kit for practice. Next up is my clam shells. Thanks for sharing this video. Will definitely save it.
Great! Hope things go well!
This is SUPER informative. I have a soy candle business that I’ve been running for about a year now in South Africa. Looking into making wax melts now and this video is incredibly helpful.
Great! Thank you for your feedback!
Awesome Video! Thanks for the Tutorial! It’s really Appreciated.
Glad you like it! Thank you! :)
@@BlackTieBarn You’re Welcome
Wonderful demonstration and explanation. Thank you
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Great video, I love your efficient procedure 👍
Thanks so much
Thank you so much for sharing this video!
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Wade did my first wax melts and you were so spot on they came out of clam shell with ease, only issue was small dimpling.. Thanks
Hey Lisa. Glad it went pretty well. Fyi on the dimples. Very common with wax melts as they use harder waxes that shrink a bit more. You can poor cooler and they will help. But you can only poor so low before you can't really pour it. Lol
Another great video.. thanks again for being so selfless and teaching us your process.
No problem! :)
New here and anxious to learn all you can teach me. Thanks for your video instructions.
Welcome Susann! Glad you are here. :)
Te sigo desde España, me encantan tus creaciones. Muchas gracias por tus videos..👍🤗😊
:) You are welcome!
Love your videos!
Thank you!
Love all your videos
Thanks so much!
Awesome video! I have such a hard time with perfect tops on my clamshell wax melts, so I started using silicone molds to make them individually, then sell them in travel tins. However, you gave me the inspiration to try the clamshell molds once more! I also learned some new tips and tricks from just this one video. I have subscribed to your channel, and I will definitely be watching more of your videos!
Good tops of melts comes down to basically two things:
1) wax type- experiment with a few find what you like best snd gives you the closest results you want
2) pour temp. Since wax shrinks as it cools, you get will cavities or crater looking tops if you pour too hot. Because thst meant more shrinking as it cooled. So, lower your pour temp as much as you can while still being hot enough to easily pour. This will decrease the overall contraction of the wax. With what is used in this video ( problend 650 and pillar of bliss ) I find 140-145 to be perfect for me. It might vary with other waxes of course.
Hope this helps
Wade, I wanted to let you know that I started using coconut apricot wax about one month ago and I tried making clamshell wax melts with it. The melts came out perfect! This wax is so easy to use; you can practically abuse it, and it just never causes any problems! I can't believe that I struggled with basic soy wax for over a year. I am going to continue to use soy wax in the future, but I'm going to switch over to Pillar of Bliss or Soy Bliss, which is basically the same type of wax, just different vendors.
Great tutorial, thank you!
No problem!
Thank you Wade...I appreciate you.
You are very welcome
It is a lot of super valuable information here! I just became a subscriber to your channel, and I am fascinated. I will start making candles and melters (changing business, I am a language interpreter now with my own small business, but I always want to make candles because I love them, soooo....time to do it without quitting my interpretation business...yeap, sleeping will be a hard task to accomplish on my to-do list) You are a very successful entrepreneur and your energy is amazing as is your wise. You know so much about all that refers to candles, business, and marketing, and your product looks so amazing...thank you for sharing with us all your knowledge and saving us so much frustration and time. I am trying to follow the videos in order to start. I will keep watching and following you. BTW, I love your koi fishes and your start story (those are in another video , yes)! THANK YOU.👏🕯😃
Thanks Christina and good luck on your progress! I think it'd a good idea to start it on the side.... I did the same. Takes time to grow but worth it. 😀
Really great video!
Thank you!
Super Super informative. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow those look perfect!
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I absolutely love making wax melts! These saved my candle journey!
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Thanks for this vlog! Im new to your channel. Cheers
Thanks Jeannette! Welcome!
Great video! I know how to make wax melts but watched for your kitchen! It’s beautiful! I’ve never tried Problend wax but I love Flaming Candle so I might have to check it out!
Thanks for sharing!
Ha! Well thank you. I'll try to get more of the kitchen in other shots. The other side is beautiful! :) and, yes give that wax a shot. What do you use now if you don't mind sharing?
@@BlackTieBarn I’m using 6006 with a bit of 4794. 90% 6006/10% 4794. I really like that blend for throw and hardness.
I love straight 4794 for my tea light warmers. I dabble in soy sometimes to just use it up- that’s GF 444- it’s not my favorite but decent for soy lovers.
Hi guys. What do you think about that tart soy wax t-30 from Calif Candle Supply? It says it holds 18% fo load... Any thoughts?
@@Obe.sparks Following!
@@Obe.sparks Did you have any luck with the TW-30 wax?
I make my wax melts just like you. Same amount of wax and fragrance, etc. I use a wax that is specially made for melts and buy it at Aztec Candles. Great prices, great scents too. I don't sell mine. I make these and bath & body stuff for friends and family who are always telling me to sell them. Anyway awesome video. Very thorough!
Awesome. Sounds like it's going well for you! And thank you! :)
What wax do you get
@@amberaldsworth261 I forget the exact name but it's specifically for wax melts.
Thank you for sharing
i like the label idea
Thanks lisa!
Problend 650 from Flaming Candle, is the ONLY wax melt wax I use! Great video!
Yes I enjoy it. I have made melts with better throw.... or at least more consistent throw with all FOs. But, usuly the extra throw was unnecessary. All waxes have pros and cons. Its hard to have a complain with problend 650. :) Saves the trouble of blending multiples waxes too. Thanks for the feedback! 😁
@@BlackTieBarn you’re welcome! No complaints here! Quick question...what type of candle wax are you using? I have found myself sticking with the C3, and C6 is a close second! I have a 10 pound slab of IGI6006, that I feel I cannot use, because the sink holes were ridiculous! I’d be curious to know what you use? Thank you!
I use several. Depends on which candle line, jar, and some wholesale accounts i use a different wax. But I mostly use problend 600 and 6006 currently. Always tweaking for improvements though. :)
Hello this is an awesome presentation and I already subscribed. One question I have for now as starting to work with soy wax and using detailed complicated mold, how to make wax harder and removable from the mold. I already broke a couple of samples while de molding. Natural wax hardener preferred. Thanks a lot.
subscribed! 🔮
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No veo ningún comentario en español pero aún así lo hago,no sabe el trabajo que pasó tratando de entender el video completo,pero aun así le hago la lucha y trato y trato,me encanta su canal y su conocimiento, he aprendido muchas cosas con ud gracias por compartirnos sus experiencias
Thanks so much Susy!
I only use Pillar of Bliss. I use them in my office, and my co-worker loves them. I buy my warmers from Scentsy when they are sale or clearance. I have them on every level in my house.
Thank you for your videos, I have learned so much from you. I have just started making candles and am moving onto wax melts. I don't color my candles at all, but wanted to color my melts. I have seen a few people color them with mica powder. While I would never use mica in a candle with a wick and flame, is it ok to use for wax melts? Thanks!
When I make melts, they are never strong enough... Even when I add more fragrance oil than the recipe calls for. Yours look so nice and neat, thanks for the video and tips
You're welcome Kelly!
Question answered thank you
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Thanks!
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Excellent video you are definitely a great demonstrator as well. Question, where did you purchase your wax melt containers?
Thank you! Mine have come from a mix of candle science and Maple Street candle co
hi, i use soy wax for my wax melts but the wax is sticking to the clamshell. How should I improve my wax melts so it doesn't stick to the clamshell?
thanks I love ur vid
Hi Wade My name is Lisa. ( That's what friends and family call me). I noticed on this video at the end the format you used on your waxmelt labels. I love love love that format and was wondering if I could use the same format when printing information about my candle and wax melt making business on labels just like yours. I love everything about the labels you made the size,the rounded edges and how do very professional the labels look with your info on it. Please also let me know what printer you use and how much it was and where you purchased it from. It would be a big help . Thanks and God Bless.
What size iare your labels? Great video.
Thank you
I wish I could hug you!! Thanks
Haha! Well if ever in KC. 😁😆
Hey! Watching this... again lol I've heard some makers pour FO then add color because some FO can change the color. Have you ever done it like that? Does it really make a difference or would the difference be so small that it's still better to add color first before it cools off so much? Are there specific FOs that do do that?
Do you mind sharing what that little camera and stand is you use to show your process from the top? That looks so convenient! Thanks for another great video. Lots of people are asking about wax melts but I don't use them... I worried about buying another melter and even more wax.... I forget the good old days where I used the stove lol
It's called a Mevo. But honestly. I don't like it much and haven't used it anymore in a while. The quality is just okay and the app sucks. Lol. But it's great otherwise because it syncs multiple stream together automatically. It cost around 1k
I love your videos and I find them very helpful when it comes to making wax melts and candles. I would like to know more about your labels and how I can obtain the information on the company possibly printing mines. Thank You 🙏
Ty! Check out Lightning Labels or OnlineLabels.com :)
Thank You so much for responding
Hello! I'm curious, and I'm sorry if someone has already asked this, but how long does it actually take you to make the 5 sets of 6 wax melts? Not necessarily adding the labeling at the end, but the measuring and then melting of the wax, adding everything in and pouring? It's hard to tell, but it doesn't seem to take you very long? I've recently started looking into candle making as a business opportunity and I LOVE your videos. You give great tips and your videos are so easy to follow along with! Thank you so much for your help!
Wax melts can take a while depending on how much you are melting (and the type of wax). But I just keep my tank on all day. When making a batch just starting out and melting your wax on demand, hard to say but mostly anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes I guess. But you can do other things while it's melting. The rest is pretty quick once you get used to making them. By the time you measure it, mix in the oil and dye, and pour... thats all done withing 5 minutes per batch. So it's mostly about meling and then editing to use the products! :)
I learned that the hard way! Not pouring the wax into the containers to hot lol yup they melted. I fill mine all the way up also but for my container wax I use 444 and for my scoopable wax I use either 444 or 464. But I do use the tart wax for my melts I make in a mold but I put a good amount of fragrance in my melts.
Yep I melted my first ever one. 😆
Hello, I recently came across your video and they are amazing. i have been trying to start a candle business for the last year. Thank you for helping me fix some of my problems. I did not have a clue that wax melts and candles use two different wax. Can you please tell me what was you use for each please.
Coming soon. Check out next q&a
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Thanks Wade. This is a great idea. Print 1000s of the standard label and then just add the name to the label. Do you design and print the tiny circle labels yourself or do you also buy those?
Thanks. Yep, I just do the smal ones myself. :)
Also what dye brand do you use? Mine never blends correctly. It always ends up being left in the bottom.
Thank you for the amazing tips! I’m new and truly appreciate all the information that you are sharing. One question that I have is concerning the uv inhibitor. Would you recommend using for non colored candles/melts? Would it at all help in keeping or making my melts/candles white?
Not really. It's meant to help colors from fading due to uv light. It won't hurt but might have little to no impact. And thanks for the support!
Your welcome! Thank you for the quick response❤️
Wade do each one of your melts weigh the exact same? I ask because when I took my melts that I made out of the clamshells to weigh them they are not exactly the same weight. For example one weighed 2.30 oz/ 66 g and another one that looks like it would be the same weight weighed 2.50 oz/ 72 g. So for labeling purposes do you put 2.30 on the one and 2.50 on the other? Hope this makes since.
I've been making more candles and melts lately, trying to experiment and practice getting better. I can't tell you how much fragrance oil I've spilt.
I'm gonna try that skewer trick when I make them next time
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Love all your videos! Just beginning to make wax melts. I'm using the parasoy 650 from flaming candle. I am experimenting with Cashmere Glow from Maple Street and really like it! Labeled wax product's 3-12%. Am I able to go up to 15% or is this dangerous from possible fire hazard? Thanks so much for your assistance. Greetings from Buffalo NY!!!
Wax melts are more forgiving with fragrance loads because there is no open flame from a wick. So you can definitely experiment. But in my own business, if I have to use that much, I'm using something else. Lol
Thanks for the informative video! I love all of your videos and they are so helpful. Question, did you use 1/4 teaspoon or 1/2 teaspoon of UV inhibitor in this batch of wax melts? I thought I heard you reference both measurements. Thanks for sharing 😀
I use 1/2 tsp per pound. :)
@@BlackTieBarn Thanks! Making a batch now!
Hi Wade, what does the UV inhibitor do and where do you purchase it?
@@ThekocholateJournalist helps maintain the color of the wax melts. Without it, the color will fade over time.
Thank you!! That makes sense
Good Evening Wade, I mixed 6006 and 4625 for melts and Absolutely Amazing throw but a bit a wee bit sticky. If I add more 4625 am I going to lose this incredible hot throw. I currently do 70/30. Thanks for the advise awesome as usual.
I've never lose HT adding more 4625. It holds less FO but it ht is amazing at a low percentage. I had great success with 50/50 so maybe give it a shot as well 😉
Awesome as usual!! Is problend 650 your favorite wax for melts? Who is your favorite supplier for fragrance oils?
Of all the prevented waxes, it's my current favorite for melts. Subject to change of course. 😆 I've also made several blends myself which I loved but take a lot more work and various waxes.
I don't really have a favorite FO suppliers. There are many I like and don't like from pretty much every supplier. The 3 I carry the most of are candle science, natures garden, and aztec
Again thankew for the techniques shown. I was not quick enough to complete my question to yyou before that video ended. My primary question was, approx how many stock colors do you work with . . . or does it depend on the time of the year? - - - gr
I have around 15 different dyes and then just mix them for different color. Depending on the season, the primary colors will differ. During Christmas, more greens and reds. Fall is more oranges and yellows, etc. :) There are of course colors that work with all holidays too
Where did you get your printer to make your waxmelt labels?and what kind of printer is it?
Hi there! where do you buy your colorants? your work is great 🤩
Thanks Isaac! I have a few colorant suppliers. Mostly candle science and natures garden. And then I just experiment mixing colors. :)
Hi wade, what do you use to print your labels?
Where do you get your candle dye from? I’m having some trouble finding a good one :(
Love your videos! Can you make wickless candles in a vessel using the same method? TFS! 🥰
Yep.you can. 😉
@@BlackTieBarn OMG! THIS is what I needed to know! So, just make a normal candle, but no wick?? Thank you SO MUCH!!
Basically. I don't make wickless candles myself. But yes the process is virtually the same. It adjust easier because no wick. :)
@@BlackTieBarn I would like to try because I struggle with wicking and also finding them as of late. I am new to the game, so I thought this might be a way to segway in. Thanks again!
@@honeygirl522 of course! :)
Can problend 650 hold more than 10% to have the scent last longer? Would it be able to hold 12% or higher?
Where do you get your labels and what program did you use to create them? I think this is a great idea. Very informative. By the way I’m just south of KC. Just trying to get started in my candle business.
Hi Kimberly, for printing myself I use onlinelabels.com Check out this video:th-cam.com/video/h_WqIo_wHGw/w-d-xo.html
For the ones I design and have printed from a lab, I use StickerMule and lightning labels the most . Also, shoot me an email to youtube@blacktiebarn.com Where about south of KC?
Great video, what is the uv inhibitor used for?
Helps slow down the fading of the candles to uv light. Helps more with colored wax. But will still help some with natural wax as well to keep it from discoloring as much or as fast. I add it to all wax products for consistency.:)
Great tutorial...what company dis you use for your labels?
I use lightning labels for some and uprintinf for others
made my 1st set of wax melts today. Then I came across your channel. Great tips, for someone who will be stating in their kitchen! I will be checking out more of your videos to see what else I can learn. Quick question, if the tops of my wax melts don't look totally smooth (I'm a bit of a perfectionist). Any tips? Just keep playing around with heat levels/ when poured?
Hard to say. kind of depends on the wax type. But pouring as cool as possible for wax melts is the key. Prevents dips and craters.
@@BlackTieBarn Thanks. I was actually using Flaming candles 650. Not unhappy with my 1st batch, but need to work out the kinks. Thanks for replying
For sure!
I think I can do this in South af2. I don't see a presence online... I'm sure there are people somewhere... But I don't see anything out there. And it seem really fun to do and mind blowing kinds of designs to try. I just hope I can get all the supplies. It seems tricky to understand how to get started though. Is there a video for beginners and how and what to get first to start out?
About 1/3rd of my videos are meant for beginners. But easiest might be to just try a kit from a supplier. They come with instructions and help you test out the craft
Love the demo. Where did you purchase your labels from...that's a great idea (economical). Tks
Really any label printer can make these. Mine have come from uprinting, lightning labels, and sticker me. The round ones I print myself using online labels
Yes. I was also gonna ask this but in addition what did you use to design your label? Word or an online program?
@@KTLehman75_Fragrance i designed them in photoshop but canva works as well
I don't know how to do all that printing etc.lots to learn
Yep, it takes time for sure. Its not an easy hobby or business, but like most good things... its worth it. There is a lot to learn though, for sure.
Hi.. Thanks for the great videos.. ❤️✨
What are some good waxes to use for wax melts?
Try pillar of bliss or pro blend 650
Where do you purchase your labels?Awesome idea!
Really anywhere can do it. I've used several. Uprinting, stickerme, easy labels, lightning labels
Hey! been thinking about getting an apron recently. Love yours! Any special place to get one custom with my logo?
Not really. At least off the top of my head try, uprinting, or printful or discount mugs.:)
@@BlackTieBarn Thanks Wade, I'll look into those few places.
Keep up the good work! 😊
Where do you get your company labels made? Also, do you put a warning label on the clam shells?
I design them and then just have them printed from a few places. Uprinting.com for example or a local printer. Yes.. normally I use warning labels on my melts. Unfortunately and ironically... I ran out and waiting on more.
I made 6 today and 2 had a hole in them? Did I not fill up properly? What wax do you use? I used soy 444.
Where do I get double sided labels with the scent on front and warning on the inside were the wax melts are?
I don't use any myself. So I am not sure. But I'll be looking into it
thank you for the video. what molds are you using?
Just standard 2.5oz clamshell containers. :)
Hi! Great video. Do you add an additive such as gulf wax to enhance hot throw or is the HT good on its own?
I don't add anything to these. Most are good as is. If not, I find another FO that is. :)
@@BlackTieBarn thank you!
Hello I love your vids! I want to get into the craft of making candles. Are your recipes public? Or do you just experiment? Thank you!
I mention the sporadically in videos as appropriate but I don't have like a public database of recipes or anything I have some ideas for the future though.
@@BlackTieBarn Great! Thank you! How long have you been doing candles?
This is the best video iv seen so far iv just dug out all my was stuff I bought last year nearly 60 oils so many moulds I could never get the hang of it. Think my adhd got in the way and I got confused ended up with loads of random wax melts with no labels on een sniffing them all today to work out what they are 😂 can I ask I ended up buying so many jugs someone said you need a jug for each fragrence so I had the metal one to warm waz then lured into a plastic one to add f/o ect. How do you make sure the fragrence is out of ur metal jug for the next scent to be made?? You make it all look so easy.
I have several metal pitchers just so I have extras on hand (they eventually wear out and break). I also use several when working on multiple batches simultaneously (which I don't do often as its difficult to manage). So, yes you can use a pouring pitcher over and over no problem. Just wipe them down completely while still hot to get all the wax out. Spritz with rubbing alcohol and wipe again if needed. You may still smell the aroma from the last batch but it isn't the actual wax and it isn't going to transfer to the next batch. Candle makers do this all the times it is not an issue as long as you are cleaning out the pitchers in between thoroughly. You definitely do not need one for every oil. That is insane. I would have 200 pitchers. 😆
Oh, and thank you for the kind feedback. :)
@@BlackTieBarn Ah thanks for the confirmation I tend to over complicate things 😂 this will make things so much easier I'll try the rubbing alchol thank you 😊
@@BlackTieBarn Ur welcome will look forward to more videos :)
where do you get your labels at?
Great video I’m starting to dabble in this in my own personal shop if you don’t mind me asking where do you get your labels made at?
Thanks. These are just basic labels (you can get them anywhere). But these came from Uprinting I believe
@@BlackTieBarn most excellent thank you! I subbed your channel! God bless and blessings to to through out your journey!
@@phatcampartwork7396 np. thank you
Where do you buy your coloring and scents from? I know you mentioned one of the scents companies but I'm trying out different companies for scents right now and need as many as I can to get the best ones that I like. As far as coloring I have been using dye chips and honestly not a fan of them much and have been looking into liquid ones.
Hey Amanda. Most my oils are from Candlescience, natures garden, etc. But I use many and will be trying many new ones as well. Also check out lonestar, Flaming candle, Midwest candle, little bees, morgue. Studio fragrance. Etc. I use dyes mostly from two suppliers. Candle science and natures garden