There’s nothing like lighting your melted wax and then curling up on your sofa in your PJs to watch your favorite film. But what if your wax needs to be changed? Wax melter are very easy to use. Wax melters or warmers can be found almost everywhere. Aussie Candle Supplies will help you get rid of that stubborn wax. Here are some that we recommend.
- Cotton Wool Soak
If you have a warmer on and your wax has become liquid, take two small cotton balls. Let them absorb the wax. Put these in the bin. This works great for warmers with no removable dishes.
- it’s time to get Chilly
If your wax has been cooling but is partially solid then you can put it in a fridge or freezer. This will cause your wax to shrink and be easily removed.
- Make it a little warmer and push it out.
Turn on your warmer light and let it heat for a few seconds. The wax should be slightly melted but still not liquefied. Simply pull the wax out. Wipe your dish with a damp cloth and then you are ready to put in your fresh, Sassy Wax. Be careful not to heat the burner too. This could cause you to burn yourself.
If you need to take the wax out of the burner to melt a new wax, do not scrape the surface with a knife, or any sharp object. This can cause serious damage or even irreparable injury to your dish. Here are some methods that will help.
Beginner Tips For Making Wax Melts
Wax melts will be your best friend when it comes to candles. They are unique because they don’t require a flame to keep them lit. They’re also more portable and safer than candles because they don’t require a flame.
If you don’t know already, melts consist of a square wax similar to what you would find in a candle. They do not have a flame and require special equipment. They melt… hence, the name “wax melt”.
The introduction does not end there. The tart is a name for wax melts that are more decorative or come with a funny shape. Tints are made often from silicone molds. They allow melt makers an additional creative outlet than just pouring a square. Here’s more.
This is the right place if you’re interested in making melts or want to learn some quick facts about them. Here are four essential tips for making wax melts.
Wax melts require special wax
One of the best things about wax melts is their small size. They’re usually easier to use than candles because you don’t need a lighter. Melting wax in a warmer is safer and more secure than lighting candles.
Although most candles originate from a mold or are stored in a box, wax melts can start their lives in clamshell packaging.
These are two necessary considerations when selecting wax for melts and tarts.
Mold Removal
The packaging must be removed from the mold before it can be used.
“Packaging” can mean several things, especially if you’re making tarts out of silicone molds. But they always end up being taken away, even if just to a bag of tarts.
This requires that wax packaging must easily be opened and removed. Different wax mixtures are capable of releasing molds easily. Container wax is not designed to adhere to sides. It’s therefore not a great choice for melting design.
But it is not harmful to use container wax and other additives can shrink the wax even more as it cools. This will help to increase the mold release for wax melts.
Even if container wax can be improved for mold release it could struggle in other areas.
Melt Point
When candle makers refer to soft wax, they are usually referring to wax with lower melt points. Soy melts more frequently than paraffin or palm. This allows for better adhesion and form-fitting but can cause severe firmness problems.
If you make pillars, candle votives, or any other type of project,
Soy is poor because it has structure. Soy and any other material with melt temperatures below 130°F are not recommended. The candle’s “stand-ability”, despite the potential for some melting, can be severely damaged by hot weather.
Pre and post-performance can be affected by wax melts, tarts, and tarts made of pure soy.
Wax warmers are aware that the hot throw in wax melts is often exhausted before the total amount of wax is consumed. They like the option to rip and substitute wax melts when they aren’t using them or want to meet another. Soft wax is more difficult than hard wax to pop out of the meter.
It is possible to make melts from soy (or a low melt point wax), however, higher melts and stronger structural waxes will hold up better when transported on hot days. Also, when they’re ready to go, it’s much easier for them to be taken out of warmers.
