MAKE WAX MELTS WITH ME PODCAST | Step by Step Explanation Of The Wax Melt Making Process
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2022
- The wax melter I use for my tart wax is just an unbranded one I got from alibaba. I would recommend the digiboil over this one.
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Very satisfying to watch! Hope your growing business booms 💎
Thank you so much. This video was so inspirational and educational. I really appreciate everything you have taught on wax melts and candle making
Your videos are always so insightful. Thank you!
Dropping GEMS!!! Thank you for this!
Your videos are so helpful….thank you!
Just wanted to say congratulations, just today I watched an earlier video of yours in which you were talking about starting a candle business...You've come a long way..👏👏👍👍💙
Thank you!!
It always a joy to see you work. You are very fantastic 🥰
You are so kind! Thank you so much!
Thank you so, you’re so informative ❤️
I love the names of your wax melts. Loved your video.💜
Wonderful video!!!!!! I can almost smell the wonderful fragrances through the screen!!!!! ❤️
Thank you! ☺️
Your ring is beautiful- Congrats!
You can also use a Mr. Clean Eraser and it’ll help buff out those oil stains. I use matte black vessels as well.
Erica, you have been so helpful and transparent. It's so appreciated. When you pour the FO ahead of time, do you have any issues with them getting too cool while they sit? Mine seem really cool compared to my wax when I'm ready to blend. It also could just be my room. I have to keep a space heater running because it's in my basement.
i dont know if you have ever seen printed sticky sides. you could loose a step by getting the sticky side of your stickers printed with what you usually put on the inside of the lid. i will try to explain differently but basically its a sticker that has both sides printed on, You can see the sticky side through a clear lid
congratss on the engagement!!💓 wish u the best in life cuz u deserve it💗, and love these type of videos that you make I can watch them nonstop actually🤣🤍🤍
Thank you!! ☺️
Great video! Your ring is beautiful! Congratulations ❤️🎉
Thank you Brandi! ❤️
Thanks for the video alcohol works great for wiping the matte containers as well.
I’ve tried and I haven’t worked for me unfortunately 😣
When a product becomes too much effort to make, I just raise the price. I call it the "PITA" (pain in the ***) tax LOL. People still buy every time and it makes it more worth my time & energy!
So interesting!
Hi, thanks for your video 🙂 i'm wondering if you wash the jug between each scent you make? Are soap and water needed every time you change the scent? or will the previous scent not affect the new one?
Great video thanks for sharing 😌😌
You’re going to have to start saying “fiancé” now! 😁 Congratulations! Thanks for all the great videos. They are so helpful. ❤️
😁😁😁 I’ve been trying to actively change but it’s hard from all the years of saying boyfriend 😅
Congratulations on your engagement!!!!! Also, try using a chocolate funnel for pouring the wax melts : )
Thank you!! ❤️
Great video
These videos are so fun to watch. I use 2x3" labels only because I don't have a printer so I have to have Online Labels print them for me and they don't do custom labels for the label size you have 😔 I also use the same tart wax as you and I use 10% FO. I think 10% is great, but maybe I should try 13-15% now. I did have a question, do you happen to have a link for those silicone beakers? Or the name of the beakers? I currently use glass beakers to pour my FO in them and cleaning them is the worst.
Hello where did you get the craft boxes ? thanks for your help
Hi Erica! I love your videos. For a new candle/wax melt maker, these are awesome!! For your melts, do you add your FO at 180-185? And pour under 160?
Hi♥️
Can i use soy wax c3 for the wax melts? Or do i have to buy hard wax for molds?
Thank you!
Hey Erica ! I recently found you after starting to look at doing some scented candles to be an addition to my leather shop. I always get comments about the smell of leather, and well.... thats how the idea started ! I am looking at doing wax melts to start, and really love how open you are with how to do things and get started. You are awesome ! Do you ever dye your melts or just leave them natural? Thanks , Fred
Errriiiccccaaaaaa...CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement 💍
Thank you!! ☺️
Thank you for the video! How do you find the exact amount the container for your melts can hold? Did you test one with wax and weigh?
What is the best wax to use when making wax melts I don't really want to mix my wax, could I just use a 4625 ?
Love these videos! They’re so calming to watch. Congratulations on your engagement!!! Super bummed CCS isn’t producing TW30 anymore. Not sure what to do when I run out of my stock 😩
Thank you!!
And ugh there just may be a delay on it! It’s happened before I believe. Im hoping 🤞🏻
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo That’s relieving to hear then! Hoping they start production again soon.
I enjoyed watching this video. You make it all seem so effortless. Where do you buy the 12 count sample clam shells?
I'm having trouble with my wax melts swirling and wrinkling on the tops. The first test batch i made is smooth and beautiful but these few batches ive made in the last day have wrinkles, ripples and swirls. I'm using tw30 and need help!
A problem i am having when making my wax melts is that once I have the product made and in the warmer I noticed it produces a brown spot at the bottom of the melted wax. I do leave mine on because the area I live in is close to a sewage plant so I have them going all day. Is that possibly the dye that’s forming in the wax from being left on constantly? Still has a great hot throw on the scent it just bothers me of the spot that forms after a couple of days. Thank you
I'm going to be doing my first wax melts and was wondering what would be a good wax and fragrances for beginners.
Hi, very informative vid. I'm just starting off with a 9 litre melter. What size and what metal (aluminium or steel) pitcher do you recommend?
Girl you filmed this beautifully, the sunlight and the wax is glowing so golden is beautiful 🤍 I love your aesthetic while filming you have really become very talented with how you film these kinds of videos. Keep rocking it!
Thank you! 🥰
Hiya Erica, thanks for sharing this video. The colour of your wax was beautifully golden. Can I ask, do you clean your pot after each pour? Im sure you do. I make my labels using Canva too, then save to usb & take to my local printing service. Im waiting on an order atm. Ive decided to make my 2022 range using matte black & matte white jars, how do you get the finger prints or other marks off? Help tia x love from Adelaide, South Australia x
Where do you get your 6 cavity clamshells if you don't mind me asking? Sorry if I missed it in the video. I got some from Amazon but they melted, not sure if it was just that brand. Thanks for always giving us great videos!! 🥰
Could you please share what FO% you use? I’m going to be using TW-30 from California Candle. I’m just hung up on the %
Hi. can you tell me, do you use soy wax or paraffin wax? I am new to this for melts, and the supplier of the plastic clam shel packs said that soy wont come out easily, but paraffin will..is this correct?
Use a stainless steel piston funnel! It's SIGNIFICANTLY easier then pour directly from a pitcher. Just pour the prepared wax into the piston and position it where you want to pour. No spills, and it has significantly better grip and stability.
Yes I’ve used that many times before! It doesn’t hold as much wax and still hurts my back though 😆 but I agree it’s easier than a pitcher and it’s more precise!
What wax did you use? and what temperature do you add the fragrance to the wax please?
Hello! I am using the TW30 wax from California Candle as you do and I made a small batch of wax melts (for personal use only) yesterday using the maximum fragrance load of 18% but can hardly smell the scent after they cooled and hardened. I'm using Makesy fragrance oils. I melted to 190 degree range, added fragrance at 180 degrees and poured at 160 degrees. I did not mix for 45-60 seconds though as you said you do. The instructions from California Candle said to stir fragrance for 15-20 seconds. I'm going to let them cure till next weekend and try one but wonder why I can barely smell the scent? I've made some in the past with 15% fragrance load and even though I could smell them pretty good, they didn't put a lot of scent off in the very large area I'm trying to scent which is why I bumped it up to 18%. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hola me podrías informar que cantidad de esencias usas por kilo de cera. Gracias
What do you think about adding glitter or mica? Is that bad
Congratulations on your engagement ❣️🎉💍
Thank you Leah! ☺️
Hello, Erica
What would you recommend for tablets/sachets?
Thanks in advance 🤗🤗
What wax are you using in this video? I'm using soy 464. Testing it out to see how it works.
Where did you get the brown boxes?
Your wax stay melted for so long! Do you heat up the melts container beforehand?
Can you please share the warning label shortcut to order? I can’t seem to locate it.
What % of FO would you recommend using to get a decent hot throw
When I get spillage I run my finger nail along the excess to scrape it off after it sets
How do you come up with the names on your melts? Can you use the same names that are on the fragrances?
Hello, You're very informative and I love it. I'm extremely new to the candle team. What type of equipment do you use to melt the wax? I've watched several videos but yours is the only one I have seen with that type of melter. Thank you.
She’s using a digiboil! Holds a BUNCH of wax and very helpful when you get to the stage of making bigger batches of candles at once
cool video :)
Thanks for another great upload, Erica. May I ask where you buy your clamshell moulds and the brown window boxes from please? Always love your videos.
Try Uline :)
@@dorgana68 thank you very much. You are very kind😊
Where did you get the boxes from for the melts?
question , why is my wax melts when i melt them in my burner , it’s clear when i used purple powder
Where did you get the wax melt boxes ??
Where do u get the small cups at and small scale can u send me a link
Hi Erica. Did you get engaged? Congratulations! Your videos are always so informative. Do you custom make your labels? Thanks.
Hi Sandy, I did actually! Over the holidays ❤️ Thank you!
And yes I do make my own labels!
Can you do a make samples with me video so we can see how you package your tealight samples?
where to buy the boxes and the plastic molds?
Where did you buy those peach color glass containers you used to pour the fragrance oil? They look so nice.
Lol they are actually silicone measuring cups that have changed color due to the FO 😆
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Hello Memory Box Candle Co How are you? Where did you get your 12 package?
How many grams of wax do I use for a 6 block container of a 100?
What is the cure time for tw30?
ohh I have a good question for you. if one of your scent is not selling well and you want to remove it on your scent list. how do you phased out the product or announce that scent will be discontinued
You just announce that it will be discontinued and put it on sale :)
At least that’s what I would do!
Love your videos!! To clean the matte black jars use a magic eraser it works so good
Oh dang good idea!!
Hi I know you said in the video what type of wax you use for your wax melts but could you please tell me again? I am completely new to all this. Thank you so much!!!!!
TW-30 tart wax from California Candle Supply, it’s so good!
Can you tell us how you measure the FO??
Love watching your videos I videos. I would like to know where you purchased the 12 cavity clamshell mold you used for your samples.
clearbags.com 🙂
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thanks. What size are your clamshells and where do you purchase them? TIA
@@YvonneC47 they hold about 2.5 oz of wax and I purchase from calcandlesupply
How do you use the samples? Are they wrapped in paper or plastic? Are they individually labeled?
I pop out the square and put it into a little wax paper bag with a sticker that says the scent!
Hey Erica, Your ring is beautiful, Congratulations 😊 Do you still blend your wax when you make your wax melts?
Thank you! And no it’s not a blend :)
Hi,
I saw on California candle supply this wax is not all natural. Have you seen that?
How do you make sure that you get the perfect amount into each clam shell without weighing each one?
I add 3 grams more to the formula for each mold! So 2.5 oz is 72 grams but I do 75 grams to make sure that each one has at least 72 grams!
Love your videos so educational. I have a question. How much fragrance to you suggest for wax melts? If I use 9oz wax? How much would you use? Is it true that bc it’s a wax melt you can add more fragrance?
It depends on the tart wax you are working with, check the fragrance load percentage that your tart wax can hold :)
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you
What wax do you use?
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What sticker sizes do you use for the warning and product label?
I use 1.75” for the warning label and 2.2” x 2.83” for the main label :)
i see you struggling with the pitcher! you should get a pancake dispenser from amazon! it saves so much time pouring
Hi i have a question are you just using tw30 and no blend also whats your heating and pour temps. I have this wax but the fragrance doesnt seem to hold as much? Im even using up to 17% should i try less maybe?
Yes it’s just TW-30. I would definitely try doing less. Maybe that 12-13% range!
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thanks girl
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo do you mind sharing your temperatures of when you pour your oil in?
She shows right in the video that she adds it around 180* as the manufacturer suggests.
@@allthingstyria yes I add FO around 185ish and pour around 155-160ish!
Hey! I’m not sure why but the links for the presto pot wax melters are not working. Is there an updated link? Please help :) thanks!
Hi! It looks like it’s just the link for the 8 qt one (maybe there’s an issue with that listing right now?) but the 10 qt and 6 qt seem to be working! The broken link is for the 8 qt soy lite melter :)
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thank you so much!!! I’ll definitely check it out.
Do you know how to make gel wax melts?
Hello Erica! OMG! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you! It's an amazing time being engaged! You ring is so beautiful
Hi, you can find them in Etsy
@@zulemagarza5982 hello. But I have no idea how they are called... don't know what to look for. 🤷🏼♀️
Maybe I missed you saying, is the soft shade the natural wax color?
I’ve noticed that with this wax it has a slightly darker color after being heated!
Have you ever had any HT problems with any fragrances with this wax, and had to pick a different fragrance?
I haven’t actually personally! ❤️
Hi!, may i ask if you have the link for the lil silicon cups?
Hi yes here it is!
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I have tried making candles once abt a month ago, but my pouring pot still smells like the FO I used. My kitchen does too,lol. How do you go straight to another FO? Anyone? TIA!
Not sure if you have already found your answer elsewhere but just use your heat gun and some paper towel to remove any leftover wax then spray down with rubbing alcohol and wipe again. The alcohol will remove any lingering FO
Hello, is your melter made of aluminium?
Tw30 and Tw31 are both same Erica?
Love the video what size clamshells you use
They are just the standard clamshell molds that hold 2.5 oz of wax :)
@@MemoryBoxCandleCo thank you
New subscriber here! Do you add color to your wax melts? If so what do you normally use for that? Thanks for the video
She leaves her waxes uncolored, but you can find great liquid candle dye (or blocks if you prefer that instead) from candle science and they’re pretty good! Flaming Candle also has some and those have been nice to me as well. Haven’t tried the dye from Wooden Wick Co.
@@munirahussain8131 thank you for that information.
How do you come up with the names for the new products/ fragrances?
Thank you
Which wax melter is that I don't see it in the description
I forgot to mention it in the video but this is just a no name one I got from alibaba, I would recommend the digiboil way more than this one and it’s cheaper too! kegfactory.com/products/digiboil-electric-kettle-35l-9-25g-110v?gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc14k-Y-R2YQhsmotZshpkS4to8Yv_scSwkcDFAgCHYVaHxpHI9Ae8UaAiNyEALw_wcB