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Jenny in Neverland
Jenny in Neverland
3 years ago

I hate throwing away old candle jars – especially when you pay so much for the damn candle! These are some great tips! xxx

Ashley
Ashley
3 years ago

I love repurposing my candles! I usually burn them down, and then fill up a small pot of water, not much and bring to a boil and I will drop the candle down in there and once it’s liquid wax, I pour it into a silicone mold. I then freeze the candle and scoop out the rest! Then I have wax melts and a new holder for something ?

Meghan
Meghan
3 years ago

Great post! I never knew freezing helped get rid of left over wax, such a great tip! I have a candle that I’ve nearly finished and I love the jar so have been looking for a early to reuse it! Although I love the label so I think I may leave it on there.

Kelly Diane
Kelly Diane
3 years ago

This is such a good idea. I haven’t heard of putting a used candle in the freezer before but I’m going to try it. I usually fill them with boiling water and wait as the wax drifts to the top. The wax usually then pops out as a disc which I burn on my oil burner to use up the last of the scent.

Jaya
Jaya
3 years ago

Ooh, I had no idea that putting the jar in the freezer helps get the wax out of jars, but most candle jars are so pretty, I always hated wasting them. Thanks for sharing this!

Aimsy
Aimsy
3 years ago

Love this idea. I have always wondered how to get all of the wax out, I didn’t realise putting it in the freezer would help get it out. I’ve also heard that placing a bit of oil on the sticky residue gets it off as well.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Aimsy xoxo
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Lisa
Lisa
3 years ago

I never know how to get the old leftover wax out of candle jars so this is perfect, I would never have thought of putting them in the freezer, that’s genius! I’ll have some jars to clean in a little while so I’ll definitely give this a go, you can never have too many pots for bits and bobs, can you? Thank you for these tips 🙂 Lisa x

Brooke
Brooke
3 years ago

I love repurposing items and these candle holders are so pretty. They look great on your open shelves.

Ffion
Ffion
3 years ago

These are some really super cute ideas, my mother in law has loads of old pretty candle jars, I’ll have to chat to her about repurposing them. I partiularly would like to have some of them and use them for storage.

Fy
Fy
3 years ago

I usually melt down the wax in the microwave and then scoop out the remaining with a tissue and it works for me! Never thought the freezer. Also I mainly use my candle pots for storage or a little decor xx

Alyssa
Alyssa
3 years ago

What a nice idea! Thanks for the tips!

Lisa
Lisa
3 years ago

This hands down is my favorite article of the day. I have so many pretty candle jars and I hate tossing them (and their covers) You just gave me some great ideas on how to repurpose them!