DIY wax melts. HELP!

[beauty.and.beast]

Husband and I love wax melts but suddenly when we got into the hobby of candle-making etc., there's not much available nearby anymore! It's like we're being forced to learn to DIY hahaha. So now, we don't have it here in our nearby supermarket. Just thinking that it may be possible for us to do it without any harm. Could we use a silicone ice cube tray and just melt wax on it then add a mix of essential oils? What are stuff that we need to take note if we are gonna do this? What's gonna help us avoid any danger? I also want to know if there are techniques that could help us remove the wax from the melter/burner.

 

[LastNightOnEarth]

Yes, silicone molds will work,but pay attention to the melting point. The clamshell wax tarts usually come in and can take up to 145° give or take a few. You need to choose the wax that fits you, I use a soy hybrid wax (50% soy wax and paraffin). it holds fragrance really really well, and we can buy it easily online.

 

[Lumiere]

Husband and I love wax melts but suddenly when we got into the hobby of candle-making etc., there's not much available nearby anymore! It's like we're being forced to learn to DIY hahaha. So now, we don't have it here in our nearby supermarket. Just thinking that it may be possible for us to do it without any harm. Could we use a silicone ice cube tray and just melt wax on it then add a mix of essential oils? What are stuff that we need to take note if we are gonna do this? What's gonna help us avoid any danger? I also want to know if there are techniques that could help us remove the wax from the melter/burner.

I guess just don't put the wax on plastic trays because it's gonna cost you much and even cause inconveniences. To clean it off, let the wax cool slightly then pop it out. Maybe you'll even need to pry using a toothpick or something.

 

[LadyDanbury]

Husband and I love wax melts but suddenly when we got into the hobby of candle-making etc., there's not much available nearby anymore! It's like we're being forced to learn to DIY hahaha. So now, we don't have it here in our nearby supermarket. Just thinking that it may be possible for us to do it without any harm. Could we use a silicone ice cube tray and just melt wax on it then add a mix of essential oils? What are stuff that we need to take note if we are gonna do this? What's gonna help us avoid any danger? I also want to know if there are techniques that could help us remove the wax from the melter/burner.

haha welcome to the club! Once you start making your own, you might not even want to go back to buy the typical one at the store

 

[jaqxxx]

Husband and I love wax melts but suddenly when we got into the hobby of candle-making etc., there's not much available nearby anymore! It's like we're being forced to learn to DIY hahaha. So now, we don't have it here in our nearby supermarket. Just thinking that it may be possible for us to do it without any harm. Could we use a silicone ice cube tray and just melt wax on it then add a mix of essential oils? What are stuff that we need to take note if we are gonna do this? What's gonna help us avoid any danger? I also want to know if there are techniques that could help us remove the wax from the melter/burner.

I was just sharing about this in another thread! When melting wax, you might want to try the double boiler! Don't try to melt wax on the silicone tray! Once the wax is melted and at a safe temperature, that's when you can stir in your essential oils! The ideal temperature will depend on your wax type, so you have to check for that!

 

[Angela N]

On the wax melts they are easy to do but you don't mix the oils once you pour the wax, the fragrance oil (I don't recommend essential oils, they burn off too fast and are toxic to cats) has to be mixed into the wax first until it is totally incorporated, which means stirring for several minutes.
Do this in a glass or heat resistant plastic measuring cup with a spout (the more pointed the better).