5 Ways to Remove Candle Wax from Glass Jars

In this video, I'm testing 5 different ways to remove candle wax from glass jars. These methods include stove top melting, hot water directly in the jar, freezing candle wax, using a double boiler, and oven baking. I'm also including a 6th bonus method! After I compare the options, I share which method is my new favourite. #craftcoreDIY
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[@radsputiogramen8609]

Fastest method I just tried: Boil water in a pot, put the jar in, watch the ring around the wax, about 30 seconds and put a butter knife down the middle. Took out wax in 2 pieces.

[@juliejwilborn]

THIS WAS GOLD! Worked like a charm and unloaded wax from about 40 votives in 10 minutes!!!

[@BoDalton]

I've tried them all and this is by far the fastest and easiest. Takes no time at all. My wax often comes out in one piece. Thanks!

[@rs2klee]

yes yes yes.. this method is vert quick, as you are like just breaking the seal of the outer edge of the wax holding onto the glass, as soon as like you day see the edge start to go clear it will just release, then a quick knife or wide flat screwdriver to break it up a little. My method is just use a flat screwdriver, just go round the outa edges it will then just break up into smaller parts sometimes the edges are thicker so it just breaks up, the wick is stuck so that does not move until you are ready to take that out last :)

[@brieb402]

This is a great craft project.😄 But as a candlemaker, I do worry about the safety of people reusing wax without really testing things. ⚠️🔥For anyone that wants to do this, please make sure you are getting the right size wicks for the new jars you are putting the wax in. Wick size really effects the burn of the candle, as does the fragrance in the wax. Candles sold in stores are usually thoroughly tested to make sure the everything burns safely _specifically_ in the conditions/jar they are sold in. So, you're making entirely new conditions if the new jar is a different size or shape to the original one. If a wick you put in is too large for the jar, the flame could burn too large or wild and become dangerous. Also, the type of jar you use is very important as well. You want thick glass jars like the sellers use, or if you're using tins, use ones with no seams in the side. Happy crafting guys!😁🌻🌸🕯

[@CamettScents]

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[@cesarsincere9512]

InstaBlaster.

[@ameliabee2003]

Wow thanks for this insight! I was thinking about making some candles from old wax and this is a really important thing to know,

[@Candyflames123]

I use the leftover wax in my wax melt burner 💕

[@jnah4593]

Would this be the same for candle holders?

[@sonicamy4518]

I use the freezer method. It comes out so clean and neat. This is the metho0d I tell all my customers to use. I use unique jars and vessels that make beautiful ho0me decor. Almost all have lids which are perfect for jewelry or other small items. My bigger vessels are nice to use for bathroom storage like cotton balls, etc.

[@sofiakatelyn]

Gonna try

[@eosii]

I appreciate the methodical way this whole thing was presented. Kudos!

[@rutabronder4120]

To

[@anthonyzjchatman8039]

While the wax is hot just pour it out and then just take a paper towel and just wipe out the rest of the wax that's the easiest way to do it .

[@antoninadomino5508]

I used hair dryer to melt the edges and then carefully use a butter knife to slide it out, done in few minutes

[@hannahmaher4470]

an easier way to completely melt down the wax is to use a candle warmer! It's basically just a hot plate that you set your candle on, I used to use it to avoid having an open flame in my room :) I haven't tried making new candles before but I'm sure it would work just the same if you wanted to melt one down and pour it out

[@lucy7b]

Do you not burn your candles with an open flame?

[@bril2405]

I needed wax removed from a small 3oz jar. I did the method with just a butter knife and it worked like a charm in 3 seconds!! Wow awesome! 😭🙏🏽

[@connieboozer9857]

Am I the only person that removes all labels from candles,plastic containers, whatever I bring into my home and is not disposable. I think it improves the appearance of articles.

[@susiesunshynewelch3985]

Glad I found a candle making video that really enlightens me. Great video.

[@j.a.y.7617]

Thank you for taking the time to go through all the processes!

[@Bagheera23608]

Excellent method - I've used the freezer method for years but I find I have varying degrees of success due to brand. I really want to try the boiling and oven methods

[@cheers2stacee320]

Great video! As a candle newbie this was awesome to learn, I like two of the 5 methods: the hot water method and the freeze method, can't wait to try them out.

[@hxfizax]

yay thank you!! i froze mine overnight and scraped it into a few big chunks. Im soo happy!

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Very helpful, I didn't realise there were so many different techniques!

[@kellyanne7225]

I actually like the freezer method! I start projects only to forget them and move on to something else. The time in the freezer would be no big deal! 👍🏼 Good to know! 😊

[@kristigrubbs9330]

Thank you so much for the tips… I actually collect antique tea cups and saw a very old tea cup, very collectible on Etsy fir $8, sadly made into a candle. Dang me wrong, I’ve been making candles for years but sometimes crafters don’t realize what they are doing! I’m trying the oven method to see if I can get this candle to release before burning it since I don’t want tomorrow the old porcelain on the tea cup. I will let you know how it turns out! Meanwhile I will try your methods for my other candlemaking projects!

[@moirajones7006]

I have a couple of collectible teacups and saucers that I received from my mother-in-law. I made small succulent planters with two and use the other with a tea light. It looks beautiful when lit as the porcelain becomes iridescent.

[@yellowbird5411]

I've just started burning a candle during the day and I am ending up with a collection of pretty used up glass/metal containers with a bit of pooled wax in the bottom. Using a freezer is the best I think, as it doesn't require any more electric or gas usage which can drive up your gas/electric bill, and it comes out easily and more clean than other methods. I need to go look at your other videos now to see how to use old wax. I had in the past quite a bit of old wax that I had mixed together and melted. I was going to reuse it, but never got the wicks to do it, so ended up tossing it out. I am finding that purchasing candles without the container/glass is cheaper, because you are buying all that pretty glass. But if that is not important, look for bare candles and use your own candle holders/containers. Make sure they're for candles, as normal glass will shatter under high heat.

[@trivanaburris2854]

Thank you. Looking for the freezing method and this is great

[@MargieB51]

Freezer very little cleanup later with the jars to paper towel works wonders!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I was amazed how easy that method was! 💜

[@W.I.F.E]

It’s so funny I never thought of method 6 but it’s my favorite idea. I will try it soon! Great video 😘

[@Smilthy]

Another great candle wax-recycling video. Amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

[@georgewashington3555]

thank you great tempo on your video. nice fast to the point. :)

[@mariacleto]

I have been using your method 1 for a long time. That’s the best way to remove the wax from the candle jar

[@suzylovesmambo]

This video was incredibly handy, thanks

[@piperdgarcia]

Well made and informative video - I subscribed!

[@melovebono]

One of the best instruction videos I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that! 💖

[@melovebono]

@@CraftcoreDIY no prob. YOU earned that. I feel like people are SO quick to criticize and complain... but not complient.... I definitely do both lol HI5 on a job well done. Keep at it

[@srfirehorseart]

A helpful and interesting video. I watched because I was wondering how to reuse old containers and whether I could use old wax. The comments were helpful too. I'm probably going to skip making candles for now, but at least I can get more use out of the holders. Many thanks!

[@PatienceMelissa]

Put the candles in a tin container. Add boiling water to the tin. Wait two minutes and take the wax out. Easy peasy. 👍

[@srfirehorseart]

As I have a candle supplied in a tin container, I will try boiling water to see if I can reuse the tin. Thanks for the tip.

[@nofunybiz]

I have several jars that I need to do this to, looks so easy Thanks!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

You can do it! 💜💜

[@stephaniesaintilien7340]

thank you! this was super helpful!

[@PoojaGhoriAP]

Wow these are so helpful tips . TFS New subscriber here, fellow Canadian 😄

[@hollyburgess8867]

I like the boiler method, I do make my own candles

[@lizhertel5978]

awesome video! thank you

[@andieg8615]

Hi! came across your video trying to clean out some candle holders. Thanks for the tips btw! Now I have a small container of wax melts I thought to reuse. The problem is they were stored in a bad place and are now full of dust crust and charred crumbled matchsticks. Did you ever figure out a way to strain out the dirt from the melted wax?

[@Crystal-be9ze]

You can easily use a silicone funnel to pour the wax into the new jars.

[@EmilyIsTheBest12]

This looks fun and cool thanks for some ideas to get ride of candle wax

[@indubalaram7188]

Awesome ideas

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Thank you! You saved me so much time. 😊

[@amrice62]

Great organized and succinct presentation! You must be in communications!!!!! Thanks

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thank you so much! I am an English major, so maybe it's all those essays, haha. 💜

[@s.marcus3669]

Here in Arizona we have summer rains which make for mosquito breeding grounds, so we burn Citronella candles for outdoor entertaining. The wick invariably disappears and digging it out is a PITA. Thanks for a nice video, eh!

[@abhavarma]

Thank you for your techniques video.

[@alisonwhite9023]

Hi - this is a really useful video. I just pop my candles into a warm oven (100 fan) and then after about 15-20 mins take them out and using oven mits pour out into chosen jar :-) its so easy ! :-) Also use this method to re-wick with a fresh one

[@ivo-ng9br]

This is glorious, I've been looking for "what containers are safe for candles?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (just google it ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 got excellent success with it.

[@mariamontalvo3998]

i found the candle cleaning, I like stove top best. thanks

[@AlluringKeys]

Hey gurl heey thx so much for this video i wanted to learn how to create candles and this helps so much

[@janiyawilliams1549]

I've done the method of pouring hot water over the wax but I found that it takes away from the smell strength (I reuse my wax for wax warmers)

[@MsMorningglory23]

Which method did you find works best for you?

[@momlife4389]

Do you have any tips for the farmhouse style wood dough bowl candles?

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

You did well. Thank you.

[@waldabelliard2369]

The freezer methods always works for me.

[@indubalaram7188]

Thanks for sharing

[@CamettScents]

Cool jars.

[@malgozata1875]

Thank you very much for trying these out. I think I will try the freezing method. I am concerned about placing glass in boiling water or boiling water being poured over.

[@n.hassan3707]

it worked, I have tried the first way and it worked perfectly and it was very easy, and not messy.

[@CardinalGrad]

Thank you!

[@theresaforte2202]

I’m just coming across your video….Thanks for the tips! I have a question. When you mix all your old wax to one jar to make a new candle how does the various fragrances mesh together?

[@CamettScents]

Very good job

[@jacquelinea.phillips9632]

So nicely done

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mgmt4325]

I don't wait to have that many. I prep a jar with the wick and add the melted wax as each candle ends. If I have a new candle with the same scent (or one that I like to combine or with), I pour it up to about the minimum length I need to burn the candle.

[@donnknight5258]

I use the freezer....perfect method!!!!

[@javoncrockett1913]

Thanks so much ? Where do u get your candle jars

[@msvichymsba3501]

I decided to use the freezer method. I have thrown away countless beautiful candle jars. I will see if it is worth it. Thank you.

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You for Sharing.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

My pleasure!

[@joelgomez1905]

I do a combination stovetop and boiling water; I melt the wax on the stove with water, I remove the wicks with tweezers and then pour the boiling water into the jar even though it’s already melted so I get a perfect round(you can also just turn off heat after removing wicks and do the freeze method from there

[@lyndamurphy3276]

I use knife method but i boil kettle and dip my knife in for a few seconds to heat the tip of the knife , it then cuts like frreezer method but no wait time. I sometimes cut circle around wick disc, pop the rest wax out , so clean with and dark bits from wick left in the jar. Pour little of the hot water used to heat knife into jar to release sticky dot and wick base. Saves picking out dark bits . Fast ... done 20 jars in 12mins

[@marisarouillon371]

hello Craftcore DIY & Sewing How are you? where do you put the water from the candles?

[@blizzardbaby]

This is great! I have used the boiling water methods (pouring the water in the jar and placing the jar in boiling water) but next time I am going to try the freezer method! I still have some wax residue on my glass jars even after washing with dish soap and water - any tips on getting that off? It's very minor but makes the glass look foggy/smudgy. Thanks!

[@Fatima_1704]

Try removing it with baby oil

[@CamettScents]

very nice.

[@erikjimenez5851]

I think I preferred your original stove top method I bought my candles from target and they have very thick and angled glasses but my wick burns out too quick before I get to use most of the candle I'd like to keep the vanilla scent it still has for future uses maybeee

[@raven1wing1]

Mine is normally number 5. But I start around the wicks first as they seem to be the weakest points but the oven technique does look as If it is worth a try as I do have and starting to build up a collections of jars

[@sandyquarles2341]

I cannot emphasize strongly enough that you should NEVER hold the candle glass in your hand while attempting to break up the solid wax. You run a serious risk of breaking the glass and cutting your hand. Instead, place the glass jar flat on the counter top or other hard surface. Otherwise, this was a very informative video.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

That makes total sense! Great advice!

[@ebmoore9192]

100% agree with you NOT TO MENTION SAFER ON ALL LEVERS GREAT JOB N KUDOS FOR HELPING US ❤ thanks

[@blueandbanana]

Her favorite method is the freezer method. Yay!

[@kelvintain7230]

Thanks

[@capybarra2267]

I have a candle I just made (not used yet) but need to redo it from scratch. What would be the best way to completely remove an entire jar of wax? It’s soy/para blend so takes longer to melt that just soy. Someone said the microwave but I’m worried because of the metal wick tabs. Don’t want to ‘blow up’ my microwave lol

[@karenstearns4587]

Wondering the same thing.

[@starrdust5858]

Hi.. thanks for showing these methods.. can you please also show that once leftover wax is rescued it had lots of black bits and dirt..how can we get rid of that

[@janet82toes76]

Thanks for this video! Any tips on how to get candle smell out of the lid?

[@shellywms70]

Vinegar?

[@trishamcm7171]

What is the best way to get those metal wick holders unstuck from the bottom of your jars? I always struggle with this especially when they’re glued.

[@ThisWorldIsMine]

Freezer method has worked for many years for me, never had a problem...

[@rudyalan2440]

I just put real hot tap water in the jar. Let it sit maybe 5 minutes. Then took a knife and cut into the soft wax and it all came out in soft pieces. No fuss, no muss!

[@mary-2240]

how do we remove candle gel? x Thank you :)

[@safs66]

For the freezer method, how many hours do you leave it in the freezer?

[@mailman-cn1hi]

I haven't tried it myself, but am wondering if you could use the microwave.

[@rhondachristopher-warren5784]

Once you take the wax out with the freezer method. then what? Do you add all the chunks in a jar add the wick and melt? or melt it all then add to a jar? help!

[@yutrem]

Just tested using the microwave with good success. Try in 20 or 30 second bursts. Take care, but it does work.

[@OddlySpecificwithAudra]

How long does it take for wax to "freeze"? Gonna goog it, but thought I'd ask in case practical experience may vary.

[@user-xm7ox8lq1m]

Wow❤

[@sandravalani359]

Excellent Presentation...thankS deeply for sharinG your awesome information!😄If you haVe just a lil bit of wax to melt...you can simply use a hairblower and it will melt the waX super quickly!👍HaVe a beatiful fall fellow Candle Maker!✌😍🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🔥🌹🍂🍁🍂☕🍵☕

[@lucy7b]

I find using a steamer works well but I’m going to try the freezer method.

[@nikkikimberly161]

Does anyone know which method would be best for a broken LG jar one wick Yankee style ? I want to try to salvage actually candle to re jar ? Thanks ?;

[@jenabrown8100]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@TheKali4niagurl]

Use Goo Be Gone for residual wax, cleans off easily.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I recently used Goo Gone on crayon wax on my walls - that stuff WORKS!

[@donnacrimmins789]

I thought if I bought a candle making kit with the warming plate I could melt the wax in the jar. The warming plate knob is marked 1-5. I put it on 3. The glass candle container busted and started a fire with big flames. I pulled the plug and twice threw a kitchen towel over it. It was very scary. Glad I do well under pressure. The warmer still works but I only lost a towel and candle.

[@EtreTocsin]

I like the water method becuas you get cleaner wax as most of the burnt residue seems to stay on the bottom. Anyone have any experince with this?!

[@desilewis8006]

Does the burn edges at the top come off with any of these methods?

[@kaleyjanenigh]

Soap and water

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

FREEZER 👏.The residual wax n the sides n labels are the worse ..labor to get it off 😮 suggestions for easier was please

[@thebutterflywizardess8042]

Does washing ruin the label? The design is my favorite part and probably why I want to keep the jar.

[@immortalmonsterhybrid975]

I was thinking fastest when u say freezing u still have to wait till it freezes but yes you can walk away and get back to it later which is still possibly faster. I enjoyed this video and the other... What do you do with the remaining candle holders?

[@CraftcoreDIY]

I love that there is less "active time" working on it. :D I use the jars for storage mostly - my bathroom has a bunch on a shelf with hair ties, bobby pins, cotton balls, etc. You can apply vinyl decals as well to jazz them up or even just label them. I did have to recently purge a bunch because there were just too many, haha.

[@immortalmonsterhybrid975]

@@CraftcoreDIY I did the freeze with butter knife and it went better than expected kinda like cracking a chocolate bar. Also im trying to come up with different ways to do somethings with jars. I think im going to crush them if not but id need to ask around on that.

[@druidriley3163]

Freezer method did not work. Froze my bottled candle for 4 days. Wax did not budge. I was using a butter knife and a hammer to hammer through the wax but all it did was crack. Never separated from the sides, did not even try to come out in chunks. Gonna try the boiling water method.

[@fuqinpan6334]

You can put hot water in and put in a pot to boil to clean any burned wicks.

[@user-fw8gy7sf8w]

Castile Soap. I can literally have an old burnt jar looking brand new using Castile Soap and a swipe of a paper towel! If it's super bad it might take 2 swipes. If you want you can then dry off with rubbing alcohol

[@misssunshine7650]

Freezing definitely