How to Melt Soy Wax for Making Tarts

Wax tarts are a common choice for adding fragrance to the home, and they are made using a very simple process. Making wax tarts is a creative project to do at home that has the added bonus of making your house smell really good. The tarts also make convenient gifts for friends and family for any occasion. Try making your own wax tarts to melt at home, or to give as gifts for the next celebration in your family or circle of friends.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• 1/4 cup soy wax for each tart
• Metal spoon
• Wax scent oils
• Wax dyes
• Paper plate
• Candy thermometer
• Muffin tin
• Mold release spray

Instructions

1. Pour water into the bottom half of your double boiler up to the fill line and place the pan on the stove over medium heat.

2. Place the top half of the double boiler onto the bottom half and fill it with 1/4 cup of soy wax flakes for each tart you are making.

3. Stir the wax flakes occasionally with a metal spoon, to speed up the process of melting.

4. Drop scent oil into the wax, slowly, until the scent is at your desired intensity. Stir between drops to spread the scent throughout the wax.

5. Add dye slowly to the molten wax and stir until the color is as deep as you want it to be. Test the color by dripping a small amount of the wax onto a paper plate. The color of the drip will show you what the finished tart will look like.

6. Test the temperature of the wax before pouring it, with a candy thermometer. Adjust the heat until the wax reaches between 126 and 135 degrees F.

7. Spray your muffin tin with mold release spray and pour the wax in each muffin cup. Fill each cup about halfway full.

8. Allow the wax to cool and set for at least 6 hours; flip the tin over to let the tarts fall out.