What you will need:
- high quality fragrance oil (make sure it is safe for candle making)
- pillar blend soy wax (slab or wax flakes)
- your choice of container for the tars (I used clamshells for this tutorial)
- heavy duty aluminum pouring pot
- wooden stir spoon (my preference)
- pot holder (the pot gets very hot)
- dial style wax melting thermometer (candy thermometer is same)
You need to melt 1 lb of wax over your stove. I have this down to a science. I know that the first bottom line on my melting pot is approximately 1 lb. (melted). Hobby stores sell wax in small 1 lb bags if you want to play it safe and not have to guess.
Watch your temperature carefully. Wax has a flash point, which is temperature at which it could catch fire. Your wax should have a warning label with this information. The wax I use has a pouring temperature of approximately 135-150 degrees. No need to get any hotter.
Once wax is melted, slowly pour in your fragrance oil. Rule of thumb is 1-1 1/2 ounces of fragrance oil per pound of wax.
Stir well for a minute or so. Turn burner off.
(Have your tart containers ready prior to pouring.)
Very slowly, using a pot holder and a paper towel (to catch drips in between containers), began pouring your wax/fragrance mixture. Fill to just below the top. Do not over fill.
Keep in mind some waxes shrink once set and require a second pour. I am picky about my wax and ensure I order a low or no shrink wax.
Let tarts cool. This process will take an hour or more.
Once cooled, label and seal for future use.
*Note: These are great Christmas gifts!!
