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Tart melters are designed for use with scented wax tarts and wax melts. Wax tarts are small pieces of molded wax that are similar to candles except for one major difference–they do not have wicks. Wax tarts come in a variety of different fragrances and colors. Many people like to add two different scented tarts to a melter to create new fragrance blends.

A tart melter is a small stand that holds an elevated glass or ceramic dish. Underneath the dish a small tea light candle is placed. When you want to melt a wax tart, you must light the tea light and place one or more tarts into the dish. The heat from the tea light candle will heat the wax tart, slowly melting it. This will diffuse fragrance into the air. Some people suggest using soy wax tarts instead of paraffin wax tarts, as soy wax turns to liquid when it melts. Soy can also be cleaned more easily that paraffin wax.

Using Tart Melters
Tart melters are excellent alternatives to air freshener spray or electric air freshener devices. They can also be used to burn aroma oils and essential oils as well as potpourri. When using a tart melter to burn oils and potpourri, you must always add water to the dish before burning. When melting tarts, no water is necessary.

You can find a variety of different styles of tart melters in many candle stores and aromatherapy stores. Many home decorating stores also carry burners for tarts, aromatherapy oils and potpourri. Some melters are extremely decorative, while others are designed for everyday use. You can order melters, along with wax tarts and wax melts, from handmade candle companies located on the Internet.