How to Reuse an Old Candle

Take out the candle you'd like to reuse., Plug the candle warmer in the socket and turn it on. , Place the candle in a jar, if it's not already in one. , Put the candle on the candle warmer hot plate., Allow time for the old candle to completely...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Take out the candle you'd like to reuse.

    Exercise caution while working with the hot plate. ,, Be careful while doing this, as you can easily burn yourself. , It should do this relatively quickly. ,, Make sure the wick is well coated. , You should wash your hands after this, because your hands are probably covered in wax. , Make sure the jar doesn't overflow, because this can create a big mess.

    The melted wax will still be hot, so don't burn yourself.

    It's a good idea to use oven mitts for this part. ,, This could take up to a day, depending on the temperature.

    For immediate drying, place it in the sun outside. ,,
  2. Step 2: Plug the candle warmer in the socket and turn it on.

  3. Step 3: Place the candle in a jar

  4. Step 4: if it's not already in one.

  5. Step 5: Put the candle on the candle warmer hot plate.

  6. Step 6: Allow time for the old candle to completely melt.

  7. Step 7: Dip the new wick into the melted wax.

  8. Step 8: Give it a few minutes to dry.

  9. Step 9: Dip the wick again in the melted wax.

  10. Step 10: Let it dry for a few minutes.

  11. Step 11: Place the wick into the empty jar.

  12. Step 12: Pour the wax into the jar with the wick.

  13. Step 13: Take the wick out of the jar carefully.

  14. Step 14: Allow to dry and harden.

  15. Step 15: Place it in a safe area

  16. Step 16: Take a lighter

  17. Step 17: light the candle

  18. Step 18: and enjoy its fragrance.

Detailed Guide

Exercise caution while working with the hot plate. ,, Be careful while doing this, as you can easily burn yourself. , It should do this relatively quickly. ,, Make sure the wick is well coated. , You should wash your hands after this, because your hands are probably covered in wax. , Make sure the jar doesn't overflow, because this can create a big mess.

The melted wax will still be hot, so don't burn yourself.

It's a good idea to use oven mitts for this part. ,, This could take up to a day, depending on the temperature.

For immediate drying, place it in the sun outside. ,,

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