The great thing about life is that the most clever people among us are always coming up with new inventions that make life easier and save time, money, and other resources. This is exactly the category that the candle jar warmer falls into.
A candle jar warmer is an electric device that gently heats candles—including otherwise useless ones, letting them disperse their fragrance without need of an actual flame. You can insert a good jar candle or one that is past its prime due to improper burning.
The most common result of improper burning is tunneling, which means the wax is consumed down the center core but left stuck to the sides of the jar. It occurs when a jar candle is burned at intervals that are too short: this type of candle should be burned until the wax goes liquid throughout the top layer (in other words, melted wax should be touching all sides of the jar). This full surface melt takes a few hours to achieve. If you burn a jar candle for shorter amounts of time, only the center of the wax mass, right around the wick, will melt. The more you burn it for short periods, the quicker it will tunnel.
Of course, it may not be practical for you to burn every jar candle you own for a minimum of four hours. Maybe you only need the candle while you’re indulging in a relaxing soak in the tub, or for atmosphere during dinner. Perhaps you’re not able to keep an eye on the candle for that much time, and you’re resigned to blowing it out after an hour or so. Once you have a jar warmer you’ll know you won’t be throwing away any more candles—in fact you’ll be happy to collect the tunneled ones for using in places where you can’t light a flame.
Safety and Convenience, All the Way
Candle warmers are a wonderful solution for use in places where a burning flame is not allowed, such as in an office. You don’t have to worry about anything igniting or being knocked over; it’s a hazard-free way of adding natural scent to a space instead of using those unpleasant, phony-smelling “air-freshening” devices sold en masse in the grocery store. With jar warmers you can enjoy the benefits of natural essential oils in the air around you, either for aromatherapy or just the simple pleasure of a fragrance you love.
Jar warmers for candles come in crock style and plate style for use with various types of candles from votives to large glass jars. You can even purchase specially-made wickless candles to be used with the warmer. You can’t go wrong giving one as a gift, especially since they’re available made from beeswax and soy—a delight for anyone who prefers not to use paraffin wax. The crock style can even be used with potpourri when you prefer.
It’s a great feeling knowing you’ll never have to label another candle “no-good” again. Those “ruined” candles that without jar warmers would be destined for the trash can are now useful as flameless candles throw their scent without needing constant supervision. Let’s hear it: Three cheers for candle jar warmers!
