Total Melt Weight
24.0 oz
Clamshells
10
Total Cost
$10.83
Typical target for soy: 8-10%.
Wax Melt Batch Output
48
finished melts
Wax Needed
1.35 lb
Fragrance Oil
2.40 oz
Clamshells
10
Cost Per Melt
$0.23
Wax Cost
$3.31
Fragrance Cost
$3.72
Subtract fragrance oil from the finished target weight when measuring raw wax.
Round up one extra clamshell for spill, test pours, or topper overfill.
At 10% load, soy melts usually need a short cure before you judge hot throw.
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This is a common small-batch setup for testing new scents or replenishing a single fragrance in small production runs.
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A larger production run with a heavier fragrance load typical for strong-throw scents sold at craft fairs or online.
Start with the total finished weight of all cavities, then subtract the fragrance oil portion to find the raw wax needed. For example, a 10% fragrance load means 90% of the finished batch is wax and 10% is fragrance oil.
A common 6-cavity clamshell holds about 2.5 ounces total, though exact capacity varies by mold and fill line. Custom molds can be much smaller or larger per cavity.
Most wax melt makers use 8% to 12% fragrance load because melts are warmed rather than burned, so they can tolerate higher scent loads than container candles without soot or wick issues.
Divide total material cost by the number of finished melts. Material cost includes wax, fragrance oil, dye, and clamshell packaging. Labor and overhead are usually added separately for retail pricing.
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026
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