Candle Burners & Tea Light Wax Burners

Our tea light burners are a simple, cosy way to enjoy your favourite wax melts. Pop a tealight underneath, add a few wax melts to the dish above, and the gentle heat melts the wax to fill your room with fragrance. No plugs, no wires, just the warm flicker of a candle. With over 150 tealight wax melt burners from just £3.50, there's a candle burner to suit every room, style and budget.

Choose classic ceramic wax melt burners, sparkling glass and crackle designs, elegant marble tea light burners, or our hugely popular highland cow tea light wax burners. You'll also find cute owls, hearts, houses, cats and hedgehogs, and seasonal styles too. Browse our Christmas tealight wax burners, including robins, snowmen and gingerbread designs, and our autumn and Halloween burners. A tea light wax warmer makes a lovely, affordable gift for anyone who loves home fragrance.

Many of our ceramic tea light burners can also be used as tealight oil burners with water and a few drops of fragrance oil. Check each listing first, as some designs, including our marble burners, are for wax melts only.

Candle burners for wax melts

A candle burner is simply a tealight wax burner: a small candle in the base warms a dish of wax melts above it. Our candle burners come in ceramic, glass, crackle and marble finishes, so there's one to match every room. Looking for more choice? Browse all our wax melt burners.

How to Use a Tea Light Wax Burner

Place your burner on a flat, heat-resistant surface away from draughts. Add one or two wax melts to the dish, then light an unscented tealight and place it in the base. As the wax melts, the fragrance is released into your room. Never leave a lit tealight unattended, and let the wax cool completely before moving the burner or replacing the melts.

Tea light wax burner not melting? Use a fresh, standard 4-hour tealight and make sure it sits centrally beneath the dish. Avoid draughty spots and don't overfill the dish, as too much wax can take longer to melt fully.

Stock up on our wax melts in over 200 scents, or if you'd prefer a flame-free candle warmer, see our electric wax burners.

What is a candle burner?
A candle burner, also called a tealight burner or tea light wax warmer, uses the heat of a tealight to melt wax melts or warm fragrance oil. It needs no electricity, just a standard unscented tealight.

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Wax Warmer FAQ's

Do You Need A Wax Burner For Wax Melts?

Yes, you do! A wax burner is essential for safely melting and releasing the fragrance of wax melts. It evenly heats the wax, ensuring a consistent and long-lasting scent that fills your home. Choose from electric or tealight burners to suit your style and preference.

Where Is The Best Place To Put A Wax Warmer?

The best place to put a wax warmer is in a central location like the living room, kitchen, or hallway to ensure the fragrance from your scented wax melts disperses evenly throughout your home. Always place the wax warmer on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, vents, and high-traffic areas. This positioning enhances the effectiveness of your wax melts, creating a consistent and inviting aroma while keeping the warmer safe and out of reach from children and pets.

How Many Times Can You Melt A Wax Melt?

Generally, a high-quality wax melt like Hampshire Candles can be melted and remelted 3-4 times before it loses its fragrance. To maximise the scent longevity, ensure you're using a well-maintained wax warmer and store your wax melts properly. Once the wax melt no longer releases a noticeable aroma, it's time to replace it with a new one to keep your home smelling fresh and inviting.

How To Clean Your Wax Melt Burner

To clean your tea light wax melt burner, begin by allowing it to cool completely and ensuring the tea light candle has burned out. Gently heat the burner to soften the wax, then wipe it clean with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Running the burner under a luke warm tap until the wax loosens. Ensure the burner is thoroughly dry before using it again to ensure optimal performance and a fresh scent for your next wax melt.

Wax Melt Burner How To Use

To use a wax melt burner, place a wax melt in the dish, light a tealight underneath, and allow the heat to melt the wax, releasing its fragrance.