How to Reuse Candle Jars

Put the candle in a double boiler., Once the wax is melted, remove the top pan from the heat and turn off the heat source., Peel off the label using hot water., Wash the jar in warm soapy water., Use as needed.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Put the candle in a double boiler.

    Add water to the base section, then heat it.

    Melt the wax.
  2. Step 2: Once the wax is melted

    Fish out the wick, being careful not to burn yourself.

    Then either:
    Pour the wax into a candle mold for reusing the wax; or Pour the melted wax into a disposable container such as a margarine container or onto a thick wad of newspaper.

    Let it cool, then discard in the garbage can. , Make sure that there is no sticky glue left. , Dry completely. , The candle jar is now clean and ready for reuse, either for making more candles or for other purposes, such as a vase or storing bits and pieces inside.
  3. Step 3: remove the top pan from the heat and turn off the heat source.

  4. Step 4: Peel off the label using hot water.

  5. Step 5: Wash the jar in warm soapy water.

  6. Step 6: Use as needed.

Detailed Guide

Add water to the base section, then heat it.

Melt the wax.

Fish out the wick, being careful not to burn yourself.

Then either:
Pour the wax into a candle mold for reusing the wax; or Pour the melted wax into a disposable container such as a margarine container or onto a thick wad of newspaper.

Let it cool, then discard in the garbage can. , Make sure that there is no sticky glue left. , Dry completely. , The candle jar is now clean and ready for reuse, either for making more candles or for other purposes, such as a vase or storing bits and pieces inside.

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