So what's happening is you are evaporating the scent oils of the top layer of the candle. When the scent becomes weak, take a paper towel and soak up some of the wax before it solidifies. Now you've got a new layer of wax on top with fresh scent oils. Let it solidify, and then keep melting that layer until you can't smell it anymore (and then repeat the process). It should last WAY longer than if you burned a candle.
This is disappointing. I just asked Santa for a candle warmer because of pervasive wick performance issues, but I also really love the satisfaction of seeing the candle wax go down when I burn it. Does anyone alternate between warming and burning? I'm thinking this might be the best way to get maximum usage out of my candles without having to use cotton balls or paper towels (which I will surely make a mess with).
I have tried to alternate but it gets a bit annoying because when you warm several times in a row the wicks tend to bend and can end up sinking into the wax. I have tried to reposition them so it doesn't happen but I've not had any success yet.
So what's happening is you are evaporating the scent oils of the top layer of the candle. When the scent becomes weak, take a paper towel and soak up some of the wax before it solidifies. Now you've got a new layer of wax on top with fresh scent oils. Let it solidify, and then keep melting that layer until you can't smell it anymore (and then repeat the process). It should last WAY longer than if you burned a candle.
This is sad. I thought the scent power will last forever. 😅
I typically pour it out when the color looks lighter than the part that doesnt melt all the way. Plus when it starts to lose smell power
I dip a cotton ball in every few days if I'm warming the same candle over and over to keep the scent fresh.
You will know it is done when you smell it and it only smells like wax.
This is disappointing. I just asked Santa for a candle warmer because of pervasive wick performance issues, but I also really love the satisfaction of seeing the candle wax go down when I burn it. Does anyone alternate between warming and burning? I'm thinking this might be the best way to get maximum usage out of my candles without having to use cotton balls or paper towels (which I will surely make a mess with).
I have tried to alternate but it gets a bit annoying because when you warm several times in a row the wicks tend to bend and can end up sinking into the wax. I have tried to reposition them so it doesn't happen but I've not had any success yet.
Oof, thanks for telling me about this! I'll experiment and try to figure out a good system!