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[JBKO]

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!

[nana59]

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.....

[Suziepeach]

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.. 

[hckynut]

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

hnj

[nana59]

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@hckynut wrote:

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

hnj

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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.....

[pupwhipped]

@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.

[Suziepeach]

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.

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[beckyb1012]

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@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.

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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. 

[hckynut]

thank you all 4 explaining and pix.

hnj

[Suziepeach]

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