Candle warmers?

Last year when I visited the US, I bought a candle warmer, something similar to this-http://www.candle-licious.com/page/C/PROD/JCW/JarWarmer
You set an apothecary jar candle on it and as it warms, the wax softens and emits it's fragrance.  The candle I have used for it was a cheap pumpkin scented jar candle that I bought at Wal-mart.  This warmer is nice because you can use the candle over and over again without ever lighting it.  
As I was tired of the pumpkin scent, I decided to buy a new candle today.  This candle doesn't soften like the US bought one did.  Instead, it is melting from the bottom up.  The problem is that the unmelted wax at the top is trapping in all the fragrance.  It would seem that you have to completely melt the candle to be able to smell it.  Not what I wanted to do.
I don't know if the candles are made differently here or maybe it's just this particular candle.  Granted, it was a cheap one, but so was the other that I used.
Does any one else use one of these warmers and if so, where are you getting your candles for them?

I decided to buy a new candle today.  This candle doesn't soften like the US bought one did.  Instead, it is melting from the bottom up.  The problem is that the unmelted wax at the top is trapping in all the fragrance.

Afraid i can't help on this one, but I am simply curious--If the heating element is at the bottom of the candle, how exactly would the wax at the top melt in the first place? I'm just confused. But are you just saying pretty much the whole candle becomes soft so you can then smell it??

Hm, or maybe there are different melting temperatures of wax, and the one you got is lower than the pumpkin one you had, so it fully melts, rather than simply softening? ?

But are you just saying pretty much the whole candle becomes soft so you can then smell it??

Pretty much.  The whole candle will eventually melt if you leave it long enough though.  Although with this new candle, there is no softening.  It's either melted or it's hard. 

maybe there are different melting temperatures of wax, and the one you got is lower than the pumpkin one you had, so it fully melts, rather than simply softening?

That makes sense and I wonder if it's a US/UK thing in the way they make candles or if it's just this candle? I just hate throwing away money on candles trying to find one that softens. 

if it helps, I did manage to get a candle at TK Maxx that says "Made in the USA" so you could test your theory that way.. Or if you have the label for the old one, see what kind of wax they used? Wikipedia suggests there are multiple types of wax used in candles.

The jar warmer thing sounds cool though

Lisa - I agree which is why I switched to the tart burner.
http://www.yankeedirect.com/product/yankee_candle_electric_burner_with_11_festive_tarts_17/1672/

I have one similar and it is awesome as I can buy different tart for like 1 so it rocks!

A friend of mine has a Yankee Candles tart warmer, and although I am not a candle person, I've been tempted over the years to get one.  They are pretty awesome.

Have you tried any soy based candles in it? I don't know if it would work or if you'd be back to it melting instead of softening, since they seem to melt faster when I burn them.

I've never used a candle warmer, but I burn Yankee tarts all the time. I've always used the warmers with a tealight.

My problem here is finding a place with a good selection of Yankee candles and tarts. I have only found one place (so far) in town and they only have about 8 - 10 choices and they are all floral or summery. I am wondering if somewhere in Manchester has a good selection. A trip there once in a while to stock up would save a LOT of space in my suitcase when we come back from the States each trip.

Have you tried any soy based candles in it? I don't know if it would work or if you'd be back to it melting instead of softening, since they seem to melt faster when I burn them.

I've never used a candle warmer, but I burn Yankee tarts all the time. I've always used the warmers with a tealight.

My problem here is finding a place with a good selection of Yankee candles and tarts. I have only found one place (so far) in town and they only have about 8 - 10 choices and they are all floral or summery. I am wondering if somewhere in Manchester has a good selection. A trip there once in a while to stock up would save a LOT of space in my suitcase when we come back from the States each trip.

You can order from the UK Yankee Candle site and they post to your home...

I know you can't smell them but at least you have a wider selection.

My problem here is finding a place with a good selection of Yankee candles and tarts. I have only found one place (so far) in town and they only have about 8 - 10 choices and they are all floral or summery.

Hah! I have the opposite problem! I love the floral/summery scents, but around here all I seem to find are the nasty spicy or fruity ones that smell of food! Let me know if you want to do a swap!

I love my Yankee Candle tart warmer. My favorite scent is Clean Cotton, but the new Fluffy Towels is also very nice.  I tend to get more of the food and fruit scents, because floral scents tend to set off my allergies.

Hah! I have the opposite problem! I love the floral/summery scents, but around here all I seem to find are the nasty spicy or fruity ones that smell of food! Let me know if you want to do a swap!

I'll definitely keep that in mind for when I have candle money in the budget. 

I like the cinnamony, spicy, baked goods types and Harvest in the autumn and winter, the definitely Christmassy pines and Hollyberry type for Christmas, but I do like the floral and fruit ones in Spring and Summer.

Not sure if you ever did find some candles like you were looking for, but a new UKY member just posted about their Scentsy UK business...

I just remembered this post when I saw that one.