Does anyone make their own wax melts?

[calibra101]

I am going to try and make my own as buying the lovely Y*nkee melts is becoming expensive. I was wondering if anyone has some advice on the more stronger fragrances to use. I love the more defined strong aromas whether it be fruity or floral.

Thanks.

[mepixin12]

Love love love Yankee candles got a few as gifts this year too yeha! I love Christmas Cookie, French Vanilla, Midnight Jasmine.... Cranberry.... to name but a few.

I would like to have a go at making some too, I think they have introduction videos on utube you might want to have a browse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FMUu6DAOKQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtMbfcUMmcE

[rose2008-2008]

Ooh their lovely ,,but yes Yankees are so expensive. I love their candles and buy the Samplers. keep trying to find some cheaper somewhere but no luck. It would be a good idea to make your own melts.Mmmmm Gorgeous smells!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[ilove2patch]

You would never get them to smell as good a Yankees.

[captainbovine]

do Yankees layer the fragrance in the candle and that's the trick to the ongoing fragrance? I've noticed their wicks are getting weird though...they split into 3 and make a very large flame, anyone else noticed this?

[ilove2patch]

I tend to only use the wax melts CB so I don't know.

[rose2008-2008]

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@ilove2patch wrote:

You would never get them to smell as good a Yankees.

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Your right Patch,they have a smell af their own. I had a drawerful,, and looked the other day and i burned them already!!!. Awwww. The Christmas one that smelt like Toasted marshmallow was lovely,,,,, and i do so like Sea and Sand. ohhhhhh.

[cookiecookuk]

i have never tried yankees but use to buy partylite ones which are simalar but they are both so expensive.not sure wether at home you could recreate the same strength of smell

i have blackberry ones burning at the moment from a cheap shop

[calibra101]

Probably not but I will give it a shot, maybe I will find my creative side ater all 🙂

I have a few Yankees left but the aroma only lasts for around 8hrs so its costing if I use them daily so I thought if I make my own and they turn out even half as nice I will be happy 🙂

Thanks for the replies and links.

[ilove2patch]

My Yankee Tarts last at least 5/6 tea lights worth. It might depend on the fragrance as I like the spicy cinnamony ones. Vanilla & caramelly ones are lovely too.

[chickengrandma-2008]

I have a big Yankee jar candle and even though I can't stand it, I keep lighting it so as not to waste it!!!  

[ilove2patch]

What scent is it CG?

[ed_blackadder_1]

Does anyone else find that they give you a headache ?

[ilove2patch]

There are a couple of floral ones that do.

[learning2me]

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@ilove2patch wrote:

You would never get them to smell as good a Yankees.

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Have to disagree with you Maggie - and you will know why LOL

OP - I make and sell wax melts.

[chips-and-brown-gravy]

If it helps I make my own candles and use these people . The scents are great, P&P is reasonable and the frangrances come in big bottles, I have bought them from suppliers on here and it works out very expensive as the bottles are tiny.

If you click on the scent you like the sound of it will open a new page, scroll down a little and it gives you a list of all the component scents.

I also use soy wax, it's easier to use than the parafin wax.

[chickengrandma-2008]

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@ilove2patch wrote:

What scent is it CG?

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It's Red Berry & Cedar Maggie.

[stan3502]

I just loved Cherries on snow and sadly only have 1 more of my little stash left 😞

[merc1_clocks]

 I would love a Yankee candle...but unfortunately, out of my price range LOL

[stampingpat]

I was looking at doing some of my own tealights possibly.  I like the cinnamon ones too. 🙂 Love spicey smells and berries.  Not so keen on the floral ones.