Using your wax melts

A little about beeswax melts

Our melts are made in small batches from pure beeswax, in both pure beeswax and a beeswax and coconut oil blend. The blend gives a softer, creamier scent throw; pure beeswax gives a stronger one.

Beeswax releases fragrance gradually as it warms, so give it a little time. Allow 15–20 minutes for your scent to unfold and gently fill the room. Delicate scents such as lavender and honeysuckle are the most patient of all.

Which burner?

Our melts work with any wax burner. There are two common kinds and both are lovely.

Tealight burner

• Place a single melt in the top dish of the burner.
• Light a quality unscented tealight in the compartment below.
• As the wax warms, the fragrance releases. When the scent fades after a few hours, blow out the tealight and let the wax set again in the dish. You can re-melt it until the scent is spent.

Electric wax warmer

If you'd rather avoid an open flame — households with small children, curious pets, or simply for peace of mind — an electric warmer is a lovely alternative. It uses a low-heat plate or a soft lamp to warm the wax. Happy to recommend warmers we like, just drop us a line.

Getting a clean melt

• One melt at a time. A single melt is usually plenty — no need to over-fill the dish.
• Never add water. Melts are used neat in the dish. Water causes spitting and can damage the burner.
• Don't move the burner while the wax is molten. Wait until it has set or cooled.
• If you notice spitting or crackling, it usually means moisture has reached the wax. Turn off the burner or extinguish the tealight, let it cool, remove all the wax and clean the dish thoroughly before you use it again. Store your melts somewhere cool and dry to prevent it.
• Removing used wax: let it set completely, then pop it out with a gentle press from beneath, or warm the dish very briefly and tip the wax onto kitchen paper.
• Let everything cool before handling. Wax holds heat longer than it looks, and molten wax can burn and can stain surfaces.