What kind of mold do you use for wax melts?
Silicone gummy
Silicone gummy bear molds are very popular for making wax melts. Small molds like these will require a pipette to get the hot wax in place without making a mess.
Can you make wax tarts in silicone molds?
We also recommend heating your silicone molds with a heat gun just before you pour the wax into the molds to help your tarts come out smooth and shiny. DO NOT preheat your clamshell molds because if they get too hot you can melt or shrink them. Slowly fill the silicone or plastic molds.
What is a clamshell wax melt?
Breakaway or clamshell wax melts are popular because they’re inexpensive and convenient. The melts are usually made in a six compartment plastic clamshell mold with a snap lid. When the wax hardens in the mold, the melts break off easily and can be placed in a candle warmer.
What is the best wax to use when making wax melts?
soy wax
Wax Selection: Almost any kind of paraffin or soy wax will work for this. Avoid waxes that are really soft or sticky, as they will be difficult or messy to remove from the tart mold packaging. Harder waxes are generally easier to remove from the molds.
What wax is best for tarts?
Beeswax is a great choice for making wax tarts. It is perfect for creating hard wax tarts that are easy to package and use. You can either scent this wax on its own or add about 5-10% to a paraffin wax.
How do you get wax out of a mold without breaking it?
Submerge the mold in boiling hot water for a very short time. It should slightly melt the wax so it separates from the mold. Turn it over until it falls out, and be sure to catch it so the candle doesn’t get damaged when you remove it.
What wax is best for clam shells?
CBL-129
Ideally, the best wax to use for making tarts and clam shell melts is the CBL-129. It has excellent cold fragrance throw and will release very nice from the clam shell or the tart mold.