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Irecently started usinga candle warmer to take advantage of the last bit of wax in my jar candles. The candle brand I buy has a great safety featurein which the wick burns out when there is still 1/4 of an inch of wax left in the jar.

I'm finding that the scent throw is just as strong when I put the jar on the warmer! I was surprised!

Does anyone use a warmer, and can you tell me if the candle lasts as long when used this way? Does it last longer than if you burn it?

Melissa

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There are a number of warmer styles / types out there. I only use our Scentsy electric warmers that warm the wax with a 25 watt light bulb.

Some of the others that are flat plate/coffee cup warmer styles get so hot that the scent fades much quicker.

Rarely do I burn candles anymore - I almost always melt them now.

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OK, cool. Mine is the 25W bulb kind, too!


Melissa

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I too rarely burn candles any more. Melts have become my favorite. I have 2 25w melters in my living room.
As for the hot plate ones....they are great if you are not a big candle burner or if you want to have a candle in your office but not allowed to light it. What happensis you are melting the candle from the bottom up therefore not really allowing the wax to evaporate.
It basically gets heated then hardened heater then hardened and so forth...so you will lose some fragrance after a while.
Hope this helps!
DAWN

You will find the aroma does wear down although the wax does not evaporate.

I use a simmer pot almost all the time nowin the main living area of my home. I still prefer lighting candles in the bedroom and bath.I use Mia Melts or break votives into pieces for the simmer pot.

As for long lasting, our Mia Bella votives usually last a good 15-18 hours of burn time. When using my simmer pot, I break the votive into 4 pieces and get a good 10-15 hours of scent per piece. Since I have my simmer pot going from morning to night,that means I get 4 days of scent from one votive!

I will caution you about putting jar candles on warmers though. Some jars have metal tabs on the bottom to hold the wick. The metal gets extremely hot when placed on a warming plate and may shatter the jar.

When it comes to jar candles, I still perfer to burn them. Then, as you said, remove the bottom wax and place it in a simmer pot. Waste not - want not!

All the best,
Vicki

Hey Melissa,

Just wanted to say hello and that I love your link Cafepress...

I may just have to get one!

M~

Awesome ideas ladies. I have a warmer that uses a tealight candle to melt the tarts. I love it cause I get the wonderful smell of the tart as well as the relaxing flame from the candle. I also have a plug in simmer pot for potpourri (although I have never used candle wax in it.. just liquid potpourri). Maybe I can try using it for my left over wax as you all described. I like melts, but love the relaxation and the calming effect of the glow of the candle as well when it's lit.

Sounds like great ideas!