Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, wonder if anyone can help? I am in the uk and just starting to make wax tarts. I have been advised to get an electric tart warmer. You can only seem to buy the yankee ones here and they are only 14 watt so don't think they will be hot enough.I was looking at a tin electric warmer with a 25 watt bulb from the US and wondered if anyone can tell me if this would be ok for melting cb135 melts? I don't want it to get too hot so fragrance burns off really quick but also don't want it to be too low for poor throw.Any advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 My advice is this:Scentsy has already made it's way into the UK. (If you are not familiar with that company then please research them.) I would get one of their warmers and test in them, that way when people start asking if your melts work in those warmers, your homework is already done. If they aren't huge in your area yet, they soon will be, guaranteed. I got my warmer from ebay. I advertise my melts as "melts for your scentsy pot." 99% of people here know who scentsy is. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, ok thanks. I have heard of scentsy I found them at a craft show last week. Their warmers are about 30 gbp and also you can only seem to get them through a scentsy rep here in the uk or through a craft fair. When I went to the craft fair last week nobody was really interested in the scentsy stall as everything was highly priced x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yes, they are high priced, but people will get used to them and start buying. Slowly, but surely they'll catch on. I would highly recommend that you begin your testing in one of theirs and market your melts accordingly. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, ok many thanks. Have just had a quick look and you can not easily buy these burners here in the uk, perhaps I will have to try to find another craft fair as don't want to be having to hold a scensty party x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, sorry forgot to ask do you think the scentsy burners get hot enough for good throw? As when I looked at them at the craft fair their melts did not seem fully melted in them x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) I understand . That's why is suggested to check on ebay. In the US you can find a ton of them on ebay. You will find Scentsy has 3 different size warmers, and all their melts melt in them. At least here in the US.The smallest is the Plug-in which has a 15W bulb. The medium has a 20W bulb and the large have 25W bulbs.I have the Plug-in and the large and they do very well with HT. I had some of their melts still in my cupboard andput one in the plug-in the other day and that darn thing lasted 2 days. I was hoping theirs wouldn't last THAT long, lol.I also had one of theirs in my large warmer that only lasted 6 hours. You may want to experiment with them yourself, so you know for yourself. I have found out that the lower the Wattage the longer the scent lasts, it's just not as strong. Edited November 14, 2011 by IwantItgreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks for such great info. Will now have a look on eBay US to see if I can get one shipped over, thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Can't seem to get one off eBay, well can but shipping is extortionate and you can not buy anywhere else in uk unless you have a party I think ( x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Can't seem to get one off eBay, well can but shipping is extortionate and you can not buy anywhere else in uk unless you have a party I think ( xHave you gone to Scentsy's website to locate a rep near you? You may be able to order directly off the rep's website.http://scentsy.net/en-gb/products/buy-scentsy.aspx Edited November 14, 2011 by Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, yes just figured that out lol. Only thing is the shipping is even expensive in the uk, will have to see if I can shop around x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Do you have a Walmart, lol? You can get 25w warmers there for around $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Do you have a Walmart, lol? You can get 25w warmers there for around $15.That is an interesting question! Are there Walmarts in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The wally world warmers are different, they use a halogen light I believe which produces more heat and is directional. Scentsy holds at around 130, the halogen ones warm to 180 or more. This being said if your wax melts (and throws) at around 125 they will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi, no uk does not have anything like these stores, I can not even find light bulb warmers here in the uk. The only melters I can find is the Yankee electric ones and also the scentsy but their shipping is really high even though it will be shipped uk to uk x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The wally world warmers are different, they use a halogen light I believe which produces more heat and is directional. Scentsy holds at around 130, the halogen ones warm to 180 or more. This being said if your wax melts (and throws) at around 125 they will work.This is the one I havehttp://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Medallion-Wax-Warmer-Teal/15689215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) How about Amazon.com?Expedited Shipping Rates to EuropeWhen will my order arrive? **Automotive, Computers, Electronics, Home, Personal Care, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools, Toys $6.99 $1.99/lb Any combination of the above items $6.99 As above * Additional shipping and handling charges apply to media items of unusual size or weight. Learn more. **Expedited Shipping is available for addresses in the United Kingdom only. Edited November 14, 2011 by Beth fixing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannec Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 That's a nice pretty one. Will have to have a look on amazon.com, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) I can sell you a Tin Warmer at wholesale from Irvin's Tinware. You can see what shipping will be from my zip code, 41018, to you. Do you have different electric plugs than we do? My sister is in Germany and she has to have some sort of transformer to use her warmer. PM me if you are interested. The tin warmers have always been my favorite warmers and work very well with my wax but don't know anything about Eco.The Amazon shipping sounds like really good prices. Edited November 15, 2011 by Sharon in KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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