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Neroli & Shea Blossom Wax Tart Melts

Filed Under: Home Crafts

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: Approximately 6 hours
Yields: Approximately 8 Small Cube Trays

On a cold and rainy day, there is nothing better than filling your home with a warm scent. Wax tart melts are a fun alternative to candles and require no open flame. Simply melt down wax, add your fragrance and color, and heat the tart on a warmer tray to release the fragrance. They’re easy to create and are a great project for beginners.


Neroli & Shea Blossom Fragrance Oil is a fantastic blend of bergamot, orange blossom and amber, making it a great choice for a home fragrance. It also blends beautifully with a wide variety of fragrances, including Smoky Patchouli and Vetyver Fragrance Oils. If you’d like more blending ideas for this project, check out this idea sheet!

What You’ll Need:
32 oz. Ecosoya Advanced Wax
2 oz. Neroli and Shea Blossom Fragrance Oil
1 Orange Wax Dye Block
10 Small Cubes Mold and Package, Plastic
1 Clean Up Tool

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ONE: In a heat safe container, measure 32 oz of Ecosoya Advanced Wax. Heat this in 30 second bursts in the microwave until completely liquid.

TWO: Add 2 oz of Neroli and Shea Blossom to the melted wax, and stir gently.
THREE: Now, add your colorant. Using the wide end of the soap clean up tool, scrape off shreds of the orange dye block. We used approximately 1 tsp of shreds to achieve our light orange color, but you can add more.
TIP: To check what color the final bars will be, run cold water or an ice cube over a spoon. Quickly dip the cold spoon into wax, and the solidified wax will be a good representation of the color of your final product.

FOUR: Pour the mixture into the small cubes molds, just below the brim. Let the molds set for at least 6 hours, or until fully hard.
TO USE: Break off a cube of your scented wax, and place it in the warmer tray. Let the fresh scent of a relaxing getaway fill your home.
What is your favorite type of fragrance to fill your home with? In addition to Neroli and Shea Blossom Fragrance Oil, I love Chai Tea Cybilla Fragrance Oil used in this Chai Tea Latte Candle project!

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24 Comments

  2. I modified this recipe to make a smaller batch and used a different fragrance oil but I found that after the tarts had hardened there were cracks in the wax…is that normal? Is there a specific reason why that would have happened?

  3. Hi! I’m starting to experiment with wax melts…everything looks straight forward 🙂 Two questions:

    1) Do you prefer heating/melting the wax in a double boiler or microwave (I know wax temps are more sensitive).

    2) How do you clean up from the wax. Does the wax come off easily from the jar once it’s dried? I’m curious to how to clean up the wax.

    Thanks,
    Jennifer

    • Hi Jennifer!

      Wax melts are really fun! I love customizing them with my favorite scents and blends. 🙂

      With soy wax, we typically melt it in the microwave on 30 second bursts. It has a fairly low melt point (Advanced wax is 111F), so it melts really quickly. For waxes with higher melt points, like beeswax (144-147F), we typically use a double boiler. Because it takes so long to melt, the glass container can actually get too hot and explode in the microwave. That has happened to us before: http://www.soapqueen.com/personal-ramblings/beeswax-the-microwave-killer-2/

      Wax can be a little tricky to clean up! What I like to do is spritz the empty container with rubbing alcohol and wipe it with a paper towel. Try to wipe off as much of the leftover wax as possible. Then, you can wash it with dish soap and warm water. 🙂

      If you have melt and pour at home, that also makes cleaning wax really easy! See how to do that here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/clean-oily-containers/

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  4. I have 2 questions as I’d like to make some tarts for Christmas yet have never done so 🙂

    1) Why use the EcoSoya Advanced wax? Wouldn’t the EcoSoya Pillar Blend be better since it is specifically for molded candles and tarts, plus it self releases from the mold?

    2) Can any FO be used in candle making or would an FO specifically designated for candle use cause a “heavier” smell and better heat throw?

    Thank you for answering – if you could include an email that would be great!

    Carrie

    • Hey Carrie!

      Wax tarts are an amazing Christmas gift! I’m thinking about making some myself for friends. 🙂

      Both EcoSoya Advanced and EcoSoya Pillar Blend would work great for wax tarts. Because the pillar blend self releases, it will be easy for friends and family to use those tarts. It has great scent throw too!

      EcoSoya Pillar Blend Wax: https://www.brambleberry.com/EcoSoya-Pillar-Blend-Wax-P4700.aspx

      Also, all of our fragrance oils can be used in tarts! We don’t recommend using Pineapple Cilantro or Pink Grapefruit, as they smell unpleasant when burned. It may also help to make a small test tart to see the fragrance smells.

      You can use fragrance at 4-6% in your tarts. An easy way to find out exactly how much to add is using our Fragrance Calculator: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx

      You may also like our candle and soap scents. They are specifically made for candles, so they tend to have a better scent throw. 🙂

      Candle and soap scents: https://www.brambleberry.com/Skin-Safe-Candle-Fragrances-C341.aspx

      If you have any questions in the future, feel free to leave a comment on any post here! If you prefer email, you can email our customer service team at [email protected]. We are happy to help either way. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • Hi Ginger!

      All of our fragrances can be used for candles and wax tarts! We don’t recommend using Pink Grapefruit or Pineapple Cilantro though – they have an unpleasant smell when burned.

      I would recommend making a couple of small test tarts to check the scent and scent throw of the fragrance used. We don’t test all our scents in wax tarts, so the small test batch will be helpful. 🙂

      You can find out how much fragrance to add with our Fragrance Calculator: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx

      You may also like our candle and soap scents. They’re made specifically for candles and the scent fills a room very well. 🙂

      Candle and soap scents: https://www.brambleberry.com/Skin-Safe-Candle-Fragrances-C341.aspx

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  9. This is a really cute and easy idea. We just started keeping bees last year and I am wondering if I can use some of the wax for this project?

  10. I love making wax tarts! I recently made some using the apple shaped tart mold and MacIntosh fragrance oil! It’s apsolutely mouth watering and it’s my boyfriends favorite too!

    • Hi Leanna!

      That sounds like a great recipe! I bet your house smells like an orchard. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • Hi Susan!

      Using essential oils can be tricky in wax tarts. Some may not smell pleasant when burned. Some, like Peppermint Essential Oil, can irritate the mucous membranes in your nose.

      Also, some essential oils have low flashpoints. When they’re undiluted, this means the temperature at which, under certain circumstances, the liquid in question can ignite with a flame. Diluted, like in wax tarts, this means the scent can burn off in a short time.

      If you do use essential oils in candles, I would recommend making small test batches. That way you can see if you like the smell, if they cause any irritation and how long they last. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      Essential oils: https://www.brambleberry.com/Original-C23.aspx

  12. My favourite scent this time of year is the Orange Spice. It makes the whole house smell wonderful!