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jodysromance
01-18-2006, 04:17 AM
Do we have tarts or melts? I have had several requests for these. If not what do you suggest they do?
I told them they could pull the wick out of a votive. smileys/smiley9.gif
I told them they could pull the wick out of a votive. smileys/smiley9.gif
lovethiscandle
01-18-2006, 05:35 AM
Yes, this is what I have suggested and they say "I never thought of that!" You do have to have them watch them, because unlike other "tarts" these evaporate and if they are using a glass tart warmer, it could crack if they let it burn down too low.
I think I have seen someone who makes them by melting votives and placing in molds, but Iwould check with the company before doing this to make sure it is "OK"
I think I have seen someone who makes them by melting votives and placing in molds, but Iwould check with the company before doing this to make sure it is "OK"
happybrats3
01-18-2006, 05:40 AM
Yep just melt down a votive and put in a candy/candle mold and let dry. A lot of us do this.
When I burn a jar, I pour the wax into a muffin pan. Then I just save those and use for samples. Cut the "muffin" into big chunks, then throw in the chopper.
For me the actual tarts lose their scent a bit. They don't seem to be very strong in tart form.
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When I burn a jar, I pour the wax into a muffin pan. Then I just save those and use for samples. Cut the "muffin" into big chunks, then throw in the chopper.
For me the actual tarts lose their scent a bit. They don't seem to be very strong in tart form.
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maureenkellis
01-18-2006, 06:18 AM
When I burn a jar, I pour the wax into a muffin pan. Then I just save those and use for samples. Cut the "muffin" into big chunks, then throw in the chopper.
That's exactly what I do, too. That way when I'm burning a jar to scent my home and then use it for samples, the cost of the jar becomes a business expense (tax deduction).smileys/smiley1.gif
I remember hearing Jackie on a training call saying she does the same with the bella bars. Passing them around for people to see before she puts them in the bath.
That's exactly what I do, too. That way when I'm burning a jar to scent my home and then use it for samples, the cost of the jar becomes a business expense (tax deduction).smileys/smiley1.gif
I remember hearing Jackie on a training call saying she does the same with the bella bars. Passing them around for people to see before she puts them in the bath.
SandyMilton
01-18-2006, 04:03 PM
I don't even do that smileys/smiley36.gif
I make the lazy man's tarts - take a votive, remove the wick, and use my letter opener to stick down into the hole. This splits the votive in half quite nicely. I've used 1/2 votive in my tart warmer at work and that will last me two work days. I clean out the warmer and put in the other half and I'm good to go for another 2 days smileys/smiley36.gif
I make the lazy man's tarts - take a votive, remove the wick, and use my letter opener to stick down into the hole. This splits the votive in half quite nicely. I've used 1/2 votive in my tart warmer at work and that will last me two work days. I clean out the warmer and put in the other half and I'm good to go for another 2 days smileys/smiley36.gif
