If you are a romantic and addicted to candles, then you will undoubtedly have a huge pile of burned candles somewhere. Each candle has been fully enjoyed, with only a small amount of wax remaining in the bottom of the old jar. You may want to clean up the cups and recreate the candles yourself, or take the glass jars and make other pieces. The first step to reusing the glass jars that held the old scented candles is to remove all of the old wax from them. There are many different ways to accomplish this.
This is the easiest method and works for candles made from low melting point waxes, such as soy wax. First use a sharp knife to remove as much of the remaining wax as possible. Then, simply fill the container with soap and hot water from the faucet, let it sit for a minute, and then scrub the inside clean.
Because candle wax becomes brittle when frozen, it can be easily removed from the container. First, place the old candle container in the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, use a knife to gently pry out the remaining wax. Place some warm water on a paper towel and wipe off any remaining debris. This is a great way to use candles made from paraffin or beeswax.
For stubborn leftover wax, the double boiler method would be a good option. This method works by filling a bowl with boiling water and gently placing the candle container inside for a few minutes. The heat from the boiling water will transfer through the sides of the container, melting the wax that remains inside.
Once the wax has softened, carefully remove the jar from the water and pour out the melted wax. This can then be done by washing the jar with warm water and soap.
After removing all the wax, don't forget to remove the wick holder. If it gets stuck, simply insert a sharp knife underneath and pop it out. If it doesn't want to come out easily, then a little boiling water usually helps.
To remove the wax from a thin container, try using a hair dryer to loosen the wax before using an old chopstick to scrape it off.
It is often worth setting aside old wax as you can use it for many projects. We'll be adding some ideas to the blog in the near future, so make sure you sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss anything!
If you are concerned about fragile glass containers, we recommend using the Wash & Go method - slower, but less likely to damage the container.
Do not put wax that has melted in water down the drain. It will cool and solidify and may eventually clog the pipe.
You should be careful not to overheat the glass container. If the jar gets too hot, there is a risk that the glass will explode. In fact, freezing the wax and pouring boiling water into the jar both carry a high risk of breaking the jar, so use these methods only when you are sure the container can handle it.
Never use a microwave to melt the wax inside an old candle jar. The wick holder that holds the candle wick in place is made of metal, which can not only damage your microwave, but also cause a fire.
Parole chiave: Candela Bianca, Candela Tealight