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Frugal Candle Warmer

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Date: 01/22/2010 Topic: Better Living > Frugal Living > Tips  
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I really love how scented candles add to the atmosphere of a home. A scent softly wafting through my home just seems to make it seem more warm and cozy and I change the scents according to what season it is.

Being out of work for over a year, I cannot afford to buy my favorite highly scented candles right now. I was lamenting this on the phone to a friend when she shared her genius solution and I've been using it ever since.

When your candle burns down to the point it's no longer safe to burn or the wick is gone, simply turn on your coffee pot's warmer plate and set the candle on it. When the wax warms up, it produces the same amount of scent as when the candle is burning. A coffee mug warmer does the trick just as well.

I have noticed that my candles actually last even longer using this method, plus I don't have to worry about checking my burning candles for safety, or leaving the room with a candle burning.

By texasauthor from Dallas, Texas

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By lrrn567 (63) Profile Contact
I was just thinking about the coffee maker use and am wondering how much electricity it uses as it is 1500 watts.
Not sure but isn't that really expensive to run? The coffee mug idea is wonderful, though. Please correct me if I'm wrong, OK? Thanks for sharing.

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By joelygirl (10) Profile Contact
My mom also uses a coffee warmer for her candles. I've recently discovered a way to heat my candles in a similar way. We have a wall heater so I placed 3 small jar candles on top and let it heat them up, works great and they give off scent all day in the winter with the heat being on most of the time. :)

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    I burn lots of scented candles. When they get too low to burn, I use them on a candle warmer.

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I burn lots of scented candles. When they get too low to burn, I use them on a candle warmer. Instead of buying a candle warmer for $10, I bought 3 coffee cup warmers at the local thrift store for 99 cents each. One has an automatic shut-off so I don't have to remember to turn it off.

By Jonna Marsh

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RE: Frugal Candle Warmer

Not a good idea! Coffee warmers are a fire hazard when used with any candle wax. These coffee warmers are not regulated to maintain a low consistent temperature needed to melt candle wax. If wax and fragrance reach a high temperature, you will have a fire from the heat. Fragrance has low flash temperatures. This is why they make candle warmers specifically for candles. The heat is regulated and much safer. DO NOT use coffee warmers for any wax products, if you do, you are liable for a fire. .99 cents isn't worth the risk. (02/11/2006)

By Candle Smarts

RE: Frugal Candle Warmer

You can buy a candle warmer at wal-mart. They cost about $5.00. They are made to warm candle wax (02/11/2006)

By rose204

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