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As the burner slowly warms up, the wax melt will turn to liquid in the dish and its fragrance is released into the air. Some hot plate wax warmers have built in LED lighting which softly glows and may even change colour over time. This can add nicely to the room’s ambience. Plug-in wax warmers

To use a wax melt, simply place it in the dish of the burner and then either place the lit tealight underneath, or if you have an electric burner, turn it on. The other main type of warmer is an electric wax melt warmers, which we covered a bit earlier. As the name suggests, these are a more convenient and efficient form of wax melt burner. There are plenty of environmentally friendly alternatives to paraffin wax. Beeswax is a well known example, but it is also expensive because its production process is entirely natural and produces only relatively small amounts. It is also unsuitable for vegans. Your wax melt will slowly turn to liquid wax as the wax burner warms up. The scented oils that are mixed with the wax are volatile, so as the wax is warmed, the gentle heat will cause the oils to evaporate—filling your room with a wonderful fragrance. This process can be repeated until the wax melt eventually loses its fragrance. How long do wax melts last?

What To Consider Before You Buy A Wax Melter

Using wax melts is really simple. You will need a wax melter or heater—which are also often caller burners (even though the wax melt does not actually get burned). Paraffin wax is a by-product of the oil refining process, so it is not only environmentally unfriendly, it is also an unsustainable product. The bottom line is that paraffin wax is best avoided because of the undesirable impact it can have on health and the environment.

Less commonly used are electric wax heaters. These can be cleaner to run and easier to control than the more usual tealight wax burners. Although the principle is the same, electric wax heaters take various approaches to heating and melting the wax. Wax warmer with heating bulb Making sure you use only high quality wax melts made from plant-based wax will ensure that your wax melts are environmentally safe, and following our top ten tips for candle safety will go a long way to keeping yourself, your family and your home safe. Where can I get wax melts? At Rising Lotus Scented Candles we use soy wax exclusively to make our candles and wax melts. We believe that this makes the best wax melts. Soy wax is also a fully natural product which is derived from soy beans. These are grown sustainably and are harvested and processed in an environmentally-friendly way. Soy wax is also entirely plant-based, so it is suitable for vegans. At Rising Lotus Scented Candles we offer a wide range of plant-based fragrances that are all safe, non-toxic and cruelty-free. Are wax melts safe to use?

What Is The Best Way To Melt Wax?

The major difference between a wax melt and a candle is that with a scented candle only a relatively small amount of wax is melted at any one time while the candle is alight. With a wax melt, once your burner has warmed up, the whole wax melt is liquid.

The type & wattage bulb you need is dependent on which warmer that you have. All Scentsy warmers that use a bulb (not all warmers do) will have one of three sizes & wattages. Don’t forget—your wax burner will get HOT. Once your burner is lit or switched on it is not advisable to move it. Even after the flame has been extinguished or it has been switched off it may take some time to cool so please handle your burner with caution. The user typically uses a scentless candle because the fragrance is meant to come from the wax melt itself, which slowly starts to melt as the candle pushes more heat above. However, some users like to experiment with scented tealight candles and scented wax melt warmers to find cool new fragrances! Electric Wax Melt Warmers They are less common in the UK because the power of this type of appliance is limited to 15 watts, which is quite low for something that is required to get to the temperature needed by a wax melt.

How Do I Use A Wax Melter?

But, many people prefer the aesthetic and decoration a wax melter provides. There are other benefits to using a wax warmer to melt wax, too though. There are basically two types of wax burner for use with wax melts. They are also known as a wax melter or wax heater. The second important consideration is the quality of the fragrances used in making wax melts. Not all aromas are created equal. Cheap or low quality wax melts can contain low concentrations or synthetic fragrances.

But that’s not the only reason we have so many satisfied customers - our wax burners are incredibly unique, and are handcrafted so you know you’re getting a quality product that will stand the test of time. What Is The Best Way To Melt Wax?The best wax melts are made with natural, highly concentrated fragrance oils. These can be derived from a huge variety of sources and blended to create a vast array of scents. Wax melts can also be infused with dried herbs and spices, or even berries and flowers, making them highly decorative as well as sweet-smelling. For this reason wax melts make a charming gift for all kinds of occasions. How do I use wax melts? If you have just discovered wax melts you’re probably wondering exactly what they are and how they work. There’s a good chance you’re already familiar with scented candles—maybe you have already tried one or two of the many fragrances that are available. The wax in the melter will be incredibly hot, as will the heating element itself, and can be dangerous. What To Consider Before You Buy A Wax Melter Once the burner is cool, the wax will solidify in the dish ready to be used again. Usually a single wax melt will be enough, but this can be topped up with a second if your burner is big enough and a stronger fragrance is required. If your room is large then we recommend using two or maybe even three burners placed around the room rather than trying to overfill a single wax burner. How do wax melts work?