What is the difference between tarts and melts?
What is the difference between tarts and melts?
Wax melts are very similar to use as wax tarts, but as they are usually much smaller—you can put a full melt into your burner. Just be sure that the well in your warmer will hold the full melt in its molten form. Whether using tarts or melts, be sure to be careful, as you will have hot wax that can cause injury.
Does Yankee Candle sell tarts anymore?
Yankee Candle have finally confirmed they are to stop production of their classic Wax Melts/Tarts, The 22gram compressed wax bead tarts have been a great way to try fragrances out, In fact in 2013 we originally invented our Wax Crumble Pots as a way for people to try fragrances not available in wax tart format.
How do you make tart melts?
Method
- Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer. Use the double boiler method.
- Melt the beeswax, coconut oil & candle dye. Give it a good stir.
- Add essential oil. Use any combination you like!
- Pour into moulds. An ice cube tray works wonders!
- Enjoy your wax melts! They smell so good!
How long do tart wax melts last?
Melted wax does not evaporate; only the scent dissipates, so make sure to remove the used wax from your warmer before adding a new cube If using Happy Wax melts, 2-3 wax melts generally yield about 8 hours of fragrance.
Can you use other wax melts in Yankee Candle warmer?
It should be used with Yankee Candle MELTCUPS, not wax melts. Meltcups allow you to lift the whole cup out to replace the scent. Wax melts are not in a container and would be difficult to remove. Wax melts may also drip into the unit through the crevice around the warmer plate, and ruin the warmer.
How do you make soy melts?
Instructions
- Place the soy wax flakes in an old heat-proof glass jar.
- Simmer on low until the wax melts.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Carefully pour the wax into the mold and let cool completely.
- To use, place 2 or 3 melts in a warmer and allow the scent to fill your house as they melt.
How do you make wax melts step by step?
- Step 1 – Melt the wax. First you need to melt your wax.
- Step 2 – Add the dye. Once the wax has melted, leave it to cool to 65°C .
- Step 3 – Add the fragrance oil.
- Step 4 – Pour the wax.
- Step 5 – Top up the moulds.
- Step 6 – Enjoy!