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Best Candles for Candle Warmers

JBKO — Fri, 06 May 2016 02:32:16 GMT

HI everyone. A while back I expressed my excitement at finding candle warmers! I am scared of fire and don't like things to go to waste, so I never bought candles. Candle warmes allow you to warm the cancle wax and get the throw of the fragrance while preserving the scent much longer than burning the wax. Through the years I have discovered which candle brands are the best for candle warmers because they do indeed last months. There are some brands that are really no good because after you warm the wax once, it turns and doesn't smell the same. Hope you find this helpful!

Diptyque, Trapp, Nest--These candles aren't cheap but they really do last and can be warmed again and again.

Tocca, Trish Mcevoy, Illume-These brands lose the scent rather quickly. You may be better of burning them. It may have something to do with the kind of wax that is used. Maybe someone here knows a bit more about that.

Walmart brand candles--Don't even thing of warming them. They last exactly one "warm".

Also, does anyone have any experience with Jo Malone candles? I am thinking of investing in one. Neiman Marcus sent me a$50 off $100 gift card that must be used!

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

nana59 — Fri, 06 May 2016 02:50:14 GMT

I've been using a tart warmer for at least 20 years and I've tried them all......store brands and ones recommended on the internet....the very best by far are the tarts I buy from Cuyahoga Valley Candle........been using them exclusively for the past few years.....will never buy another brand.......I hope you give them a try.....reasonably priced for how long the scent lasts.....

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

Suziepeach — Fri, 06 May 2016 02:53:53 GMT

I am very partial to Yankee Candles in my warmer & I can keep using them over & over without the scent lessening. Same thing with Kroger's Village Candle, I've the orange/cinnamon in my warmer now... it's a nice scent..

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

hckynut — Fri, 06 May 2016 03:31:48 GMT

what r they? u buy candle and do what, dig out wax?

hnj

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

nana59 — Fri, 06 May 2016 03:59:15 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

what r they? u buy candle and do what, dig out wax?

hnj

hi hnj! a tart is a round slice of scented wax....you melt it in a tart warmer--i have an electric one.....it is two pieces....the base that you plug in....and a cup-like removable top that you put the wax in......the base has a flat top that gets warm....you put the other piece that's holding the wax on top...the wax melts and you get the scent....you can also put chunks of wax from a jar candle in the cup...i've done that...just google tart warmer....and tarts....you can see what i'm trying to describe!! no burning wicks and no candle soot.....

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

pupwhipped — Fri, 06 May 2016 13:37:27 GMT

@hckynut, this is the kind of candle warmer I have. The bulb up top melts the wax in the jar rather then you lighting the wick.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

Suziepeach — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:16:59 GMT

This is similiar to my large candle warmer. It's made by Crazy Mountain and says "Let it Snow". Place the candle container down in it and it melts evenly. Sure beats having to light the wick.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

beckyb1012 — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:16:02 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@hckynut, this is the kind of candle warmer I have. The bulb up top melts the wax in the jar rather then you lighting the wick.

I like that and looks neater than my warmer. I do use Scentsy melts and just order off of eBay which is cheaper than a distributor. They have a stronger scent than so many on the shelves in the retail market.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

hckynut — Fri, 06 May 2016 18:48:26 GMT

thank you all 4 explaining and pix.

hnj

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

Suziepeach — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:05:12 GMT

A little OT but @hckynut, I hope you're feeling tons better & you and Ms. Cindy are having good weather.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

RazorSharp — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:18:20 GMT

I bought a $6 candle warmer, which is basically like a hot plate, to extend the life of my Nest candles. They leave about a 1/4 inch of wax when they are burned out. The warmer liquifies the wax, but the throw of the scent is only about 50% of when lit. Nest is a higher quality brand, so I was disappointed that the throw wasn't stronger. It may be that the warmer isn't getting warm enough, but I'm sure there are limits to how hot they are allowed to let the plates get.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

hckynut — Fri, 06 May 2016 23:50:17 GMT

@Smoky wrote:
A little OT but @hckynut, I hope you're feeling tons better & you and Ms. Cindy are having good weather.

@Smoky

cindy been gone pet sitting all week. i have several pulmonary/respiratory procedures next week. am real weak yet, blood loss. thank u for concern

hnj

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

Suziepeach — Sat, 07 May 2016 00:24:50 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

@Smoky wrote:
A little OT but @hckynut, I hope you're feeling tons better & you and Ms. Cindy are having good weather.

@Smoky

cindy been gone pet sitting all week. i have several pulmonary/respiratory procedures next week. am real weak yet, blood loss. thank u for concern

hnj

@hckynut, I sure wish you the very best on all the upcoming procedures and that you get all your strength back, that's an order! Give Cindy our regards and to have a good time pet sitting...

Now back to candle warmers... sorry @JBKO, had to check in on our hckynut...

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Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

KingstonsMom — Fri, 11 May 2018 10:16:10 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@hckynut, this is the kind of candle warmer I have. The bulb up top melts the wax in the jar rather then you lighting the wick.

@pupwhipped

That's the kind I have too! Bought it here probably 15-20 years ago, LOL!

Still going strong and haven't needed to replace the bulb yet!

My shade has small colorful flowers on it.

. . .

debic — Fri, 11 May 2018 13:12:01 GMT

@pupwhipped wrote:
@hckynut, this is the kind of candle warmer I have. The bulb up top melts the wax in the jar rather then you lighting the wick.

These are the best. My friend sold them in her pet store so I have several with the stained glass domes they used to have. I've also bought them for just about everyone I know. They make even a cheap candle smell longer.

Re: Best Candles for Candle Warmers

traveler — Fri, 11 May 2018 13:21:47 GMT

When I worked at a Yankee Candle store I was told putting a jar candle into a warmer could weaken the glass.