Silly question about candle "tart warmers"

[clarabelle]

ok -once the sent dies out or you are sick of it -how do you get the wax out?
(without burning yourself)
I feel stupid asking

 

[Carly_Roach]

Let it cool down until the wax is semi-solid, then scoop it out with a paper-towel.

If the warmer is microwave safe, you can pop in in the microwave for maybe 30 seconds? (Mine aren't microwave safe)

Another idea is to let the (non-electric) warmer soak in a sink of HOT water - and I mean REALLY HOT! Too hot for you to put your hands into and you have to use tongs to pick up the warmer - for a few minutes. Just long enough to get the wax on the bottom to melt enough to scoop it out with a paper towel.

Best of luck!

 

[mickeylove2]

After it cools down, pop it in the freezer for about an hour or so and the wax just slides out in solid form, then you can use it again.

 

[jen0610]

Our sunday school has a stain glass window project that they use the wax for. When we are ready to change, we will let the cup cool down a bit, then pour the liquid into an empty gatoraide bottle that we have cleaned out. Everything goes in there, no mater what color or scent. Even though you aren't saving for a purpose, you could always get rid of it that way.

 

[skuttle]

Freezer! It pops right out. I think I actually learned that from the DIS years ago.

 

[scrapquitler]

I let it cool and solidify, then I pop it out with a butter knife. Sometimes it sticks and you need to put it in the freezer for a little while, then it will pop right out.

 

[clarabelle]

Thanks everyone!
I feel better now

 

[Meriweather]

Freezer is the way to go!!
Love my burners!!

 

[T16GEM]

After it cools down, pop it in the freezer for about an hour or so and the wax just slides out in solid form, then you can use it again.

I have a little ziploc bag with all of my half used tarts in it! I like to swap and change them around all the time!

 

[binny]

my warmers dont get that hot I guess. I just pick up the top and pour it back into the mold tat it came in.

BTW, have any of you tried the new Walmart scents? They're under $3. and really nice! I bought the spiced cider, wassail and pumpkin spice and they are all wonderful They have nice burners there too for under $20.

 

[clarabelle]

binny
It may the the type of warmer I have -but I managed to slosh hot wax everywhere. I think mine must get pretty hot -and has and awkward shape for pouring
I will check out walmart
Thanks!