How to Melt Old Candle Wax into New Candles to REUSE Candle Wax!

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Hello crafty friends! I've made a follow up video comparing 5 ways to remove candle wax to reuse, inspired by your lovely comments and feedback! 💜 Be sure to check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpLImnSJZqiim9U 💜

[@chrissiemc]

Easier to glue the wick mount down so it doesn’t move once the candles almost done😁👍🏼

[@MonicaMariaMcLean]

​@@chrissiemcThanks for the idea cause I wanted to start making candles and jewelry and sell them like candles. I can't do them jewelry like necklaces and rings and bracelets and stuff online, so thank you for the idea.

[@Lee.Willcox]

This is not a bad criticism, I just have a safer way of dealing with the old wax, I have issues with my hands so couldn't use your technique. It takes a lot longer doing it my way...... 1. Pan of simmering water. 2. Hot water in a kettle. 3. Put the old jar in the water as you have done. 4. Poor the hot water into the jar just below the rim level. 5. Turn turn the heat off and leave it to go cold. 6. In a sink break the wax that has now floated and aet at the surface of the water. 7. Make sure all the old wax is dry, I leave it overnight. 8. Then melt it all as per your way. I actually use a milk pan on the hob at it's lowest setting. The wax will melt at around 60c. I only do it this way because I have poor hands, getting old sucks lol. Edit: I did love watching your video so thank you.

[@Lenora2020]

Can we was those scented warming wax's as candle wax?

[@lpt2008lt]

I wish bath and body works had a return rewards. Return empty jars and get a free candle.

[@ellemorera]

lpt2008lt this is a GREAT idea!

[@stephmorales146]

That would deff help with recycling jars!.

[@lpt2008lt]

@@stephmorales146 yes! Cuz it's like, how many of them can u actually turn into jars for other things? U know? After you make a few u wont need anymore. So they should let u return a bunch for a free candle.

[@mr.yissal557]

@@lpt2008lt yup

[@alechablackmon]

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[@SarahTaylor-yj8xb]

I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one hording empty candle jars with good intentions to to something with them lol

[@andreawilson2753]

So am I... I started pouring hot water in mine and storing my jars 😂 love love candles!

[@erinlummis7109]

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS: I find pouring boiling water in the candle jar works better to remove old wax; the wax floats to the top leaving the candle wicks and glue at the bottom. It also reduces the amount of burnt wick that gets poured into the new candle AND gets all the wax without leaving any extra in the jar. The only problem is it takes more time since you have to wait for the wax to dry and remelt it, but this really is my favourite method if you're trying to keep the wax clean. I don't know about the people in this video, but in the case of the stovetop method and doing a bunch of candles in one go is glass breaking. This happens when the candle is too cold for the hot water. To avoid this I've had to either add ice cubes to the hot water or dump it out and pour fresh cold water into the pot. This I find ends up using more/or just as much water as the method of pouring boiling water in the jar. It also depends on how much wax is in the jar your melting, I only melt wax on stovetop if I have a lot of wax to melt (ex. when I'm remelting my wax to put in a new candle). Another tip is to pour the wax in layers to avoid the curving effect that happens when it drys, like letting it dry before you pour your final layer. With clear jars, you may see lines, but it is worth it for a more professional looking candle. Pouring in layers also helps with keeping the wick in place! The wick will curve when it gets hot, so keeping it straight will be the most challenging part, but if you let it dry enough in between layers, it will stay in place. This one doesn't really matter as much as the others, but you can get ropes of wick string and reuse the metal pieces (trust me you'll need the metal part) from your previous candles for a cheaper alternative. To save yourself some time, it's better to get the kind that is already coated in beeswax, but you can also get the uncoated wicks and coat it in candle wax yourself. The problem with uncoated wicks is you might have more trouble poking it in the metal piece (I suggest toothpicks) and you'll probably also burn your fingers if you're not careful. I hope this was helpful to someone! :)

[@sawmyathomas4754]

Can melted wax be poured immediately innto the mould or should it cool for 5 min before pouring?

[@LbKml]

@@sawmyathomas4754 idk

[@samstapes7471]

@@sawmyathomas4754 immediately would be good cause if it starts drying up it’s gonna be hard to get it all out I guess

[@blushbaby5278]

Her method is way better i do not want to pour water into my candle

[@trudieristich795]

@@sawmyathomas4754 I don't know obviously all that works but I like to take the easy way out and I microwave it and then for the wax into whatever

[@blackseed3655]

If you freeze the the candle jar, you can take a butter knife and split the frozen wax down the middle and it pops right out of the glass. Then you can melt all the ones you want together at one time. I hope this helps in your process.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

That sounds brilliant! I will definitely give that a try on my next batch! ❤️

[@blackseed3655]

@@CraftcoreDIY yes you should and put it on your channel so everyone can see how easy it works. I left it in them in the freezer for two days because I forgot about them, but I guess an hour or two will work.

[@lynnjepson8218]

I found I didn't even have to freeze them, the butter knife trick works really well.

[@PerliuxXx]

you are the best!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@blackseed3655]

@@PerliuxXx You're Welcome 💕💕

[@DaBayleef]

I saw another video like this where she poured the hot water inside the jar! The wax melted and floated to the top, then when it hardened she was able to pop it out. It definitely takes a lot more time because you have to wait for the wax to solidify but it could be a nice alternative for those who might be nervous about this method!

[@colbysanchez5175]

DaBayleef same😂

[@lidette711]

That's the method that I used to do, and you're right, it takes so long!!

[@gxxxxxx1]

DaBayleef me tooo

[@mandyr0912]

Plus with this method you wouldn’t worry about cracking the jars. I can’t tell you how many I cracked while removing them from the stovetop, using the method shown.

[@NikkiWiley]

Put the jar in the fridge to cool off faster 🤷🏽‍♀️ after it is cooled from the boiling point of course

[@eunha521]

honestly its WAY easier to take the wick and dip the base of the wick into a bit of melted wax and then put it in the new jar. Let the wax dry up and then the wick won't move around as you try to pour the melted wax in

[@inanek7107]

You should glue them down with a glue that can take high heat. Otherwise the candle will be a fire hazard.

[@michaelgallacher4800]

@@inanek7107 how can it be a fire hazard if its stuck to the bottom with wax. You took what the guy said and added nothing to it except fear. For no reason.

[@rlolo777]

But then once your candle gets down to the bottom and the wax is all melted, your wick falls in and you can only use it then for tea lights. You should reuse the wick holders.

[@KZ-dp7rb]

never made a candle in my life and I assumed that was the way to go without much thought lol 😂 crazy that anyone would go through so much trouble trying different ways. The wicks are pretty stiff sometimes. I suppose you might need help keeping the wick up if it isn’t very stiff or if you are serious about getting the wick perfectly upright and straight

[@kimhernandez5695]

Just saying... The time it would take to wax a wick the bottom, enough for it to be thick enough to not remelt when adding additional hot wax.... Seems a bit extra. Same with using glue. Why add more steps and supplies if you don't have to.

[@justjewelz74]

Hi :) As a candle maker, this is a great video. I find you will always have a small amount of wax at the bottom of candle jars. Just be careful not to reuse any wax that has any debris or soot residue in the wax, because that is not good to reuse. I was very happy to see you didn't add additional fragrance. Wax can only hold so much fragrance oil, and it then can become dangerous to add more fragrance. I'm sure you did some research to find out what wick size to use in the jars.There is a product we candle makers use called a stickum, which is used to secure the wicks in place at the base of the candle jar so it doesn't move around when pouring in the wax. Othewise, rather than using the wax as a candle, you can reuse as a melt. But this was a great video .. well done :D

[@alexn.2148]

Thanks for the instructions. We’ve just melted 5 leftover candles in a shallow pot on medium heat. But instead of using your method to hold the wicks we took one bigger plastic lid ( from sour cream plastic container) , made a bigger hole in the middle ( for pouring the wax) and on the edges of that hole we made 3 slits with a knife to hold the wicks . Put that on top of the glass candle jar and poured the wax through the hole . Worked great !

[@TheodoreBakes]

Love this idea!

[@constanceczerwinski696]

I think this is a better and easier way for sure. No more waisted candle wax and now you can create a design that you love even more than the ones you purchased!! Thank you so much for putting this tip out here because I've got many great scents and many colors that I can get creative with! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your tip is greatly appreciated!!!!

[@rebeccab1527]

You can drastically speed up the process by sitting a whole bunch of jars on a cookie sheet and popping them into the oven on lowish heat (doesn't take much heat to do it) until they all melt. That way you don't have to melt each seperatelly and one at a time.

[@vminhope3040]

My oven is only used for storage of pans. Nobody has ever used it. 😂 I wish we could store that elsewhere. I might do this one day.

[@thechickincharge1073]

If you let each layer cool and dry slightly you get a layered candle that changes scent better.

[@Rachel-ts9rn]

This is a great idea. I never thought to make new candles from what I have leftover. I will have to save my old candles to try this soon.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for watching! I definitely recommend it. Your house smells so good during the melting process too! ❤

[@samillien]

@@CraftcoreDIY Thanks for the video. What do you plan on doing with the empty wax jars?

[@sadiasaqib8538]

From where i can by this paraffin wax and this thread ????

[@solsticemeows]

Youve never thought to melt your old candles? To get the last 1/3? What a waste of a candle!!!!

[@mandyward224]

I make wax melts out of my leftover wax! I put the candle on a candle warmer until it melts and then pour the wax into a mold. Boom....wax melts! Its saved me alot of money!

[@cassiesevigny]

This problem is exactly why I have been looking up how to make wicks - I will def be doing this soon! Totally random side note: my cat was very interested in watching this video with me, even after it cut away from prepping the wicks!

[@jamjamb123]

I just save my left over wax for my wax warmer . I scrap it out of the jar pack it into the empty wax melt container let harden and boom more wax melts 😍

[@sayithowitis6824]

priscilla L that is cleaver and much safer

[@jamjamb123]

Fatima Kour thanks

[@gunsmokesue82]

Very good idea!

[@serenahernandez1444]

I actually want to try this instead of melting old candles. Can I use the wax from wax warmer packs to just make my own candle?!

[@sandibiagi2962]

Genius

[@shannonwolff2599]

I also safe left over wax from container and taper or pillar candles. I also buy old, used and ugly candles (usually in grab bags) from my local charity shops. It's a triple win, you are reusing the wax, recycling the jars, getting your supplies at a low cost (great for those of us on a budget like myself) and supports a local charity at the same time so GREAT!!! I also bought most of my supplies such as jars, a couple of old pots to melt wax etc at the charity shops as well. I have bought all of my supplies such as tongs, metal spoon, and even things I could use as a candle mold just by looking around at various thrift and dollar stores!!

[@14annette87]

I tried this but let the wax dry before adding a diffrent scent. It took waaaaay longer but I love how each scent burns individually and when thay scent is done it goes to the next!!

[@MissaPality]

I have a bath and body candle obsession. It is my one guilty pleasure so I will typically buy 10 or so each month. Multiply that times 3 years and I have an entire section in my basement of spent candles. At least 500 or so of these candles with the remaining wax left. I have been telling myself I will eventually get around to doing something with them. Lo and behold I stumble upon this video. Starting the process tomorrow, but it my multiplication is correct, I should be able to make about 30 candles with this method. That is a pretty good haul. Thank you for this. I am excited to see how great it turns out and how my house smells while doing it.

[@charitygoldart]

10 a month is insane.

[@endorawood9177]

Just put near empty candle into freezer. Wait a bit. Tap it upside down on safe surface, as soon as removed from cold. Wax frees itself. If stubbon, can split wax gently with a sharp object. Nothing is mentioned here about filtering burned debris from old candles. I'd pour over cheesecloth section. Also just layer a scent, allow to harden, then add a complementary scent. Better than mixing. Always try to use a metal pitcher to pour melted wax. Pouring from old to new jar is too dangerous. So saith the old Burn Nurse. Good video with great ideas. Thanks!

[@barblamoureux6826]

I was wondering about the burned debris too, thanks for the idea!

[@happystar7777]

Damn you got all the facts! Thank you :)

[@brotherdon6439]

I clicked so many candle vids on removing the wax hoping it would tell me how to make candles out of it instead I kept getting videos on using the jars, thank you.

[@sirenita68]

That was amazing! I thought it would be impossible to reuse the old candles! I will never throw away my old candles now.. thanks so much!

[@lidette711]

I used to do the hot water method and it takes so long. In old KZbin tutorials, I saw hot water being poured directly into the jars to make the wax float to the top. It works, but you have to wait hours and pour water several times to get all the wax. I honestly didn't know that I could put the jars directly onto simmering water. Thanks so much for this! :)

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Try using a double boiler (this is an old type pot) or put a metal trivet in the bottom of your pot for safety.

[@personincognito3989]

Put candles in the fridge overnight not the freezer. Take a butter knife and slide it down between the wax and the candle all the way around the candle it pops out the wax

[@alexisxannastetic]

I’ve been saving up the extra wax left over in my tea candles to do this! I didn’t even have a plan on how to hold the wicks up, so this video helped!

[@blujaygirl85]

Love her calming soothing voice matches with the candles and the baby was cute and surprising at the end

[@MimiandtheSnow]

I used this same process to recycle some of my old candles! I learned a lot along the way and should have done more research. Lol. I have two new candles from it and my goal was recycling the wax, so it was a success!!!!

[@victorialoren2372]

Thank you for sharing this. I buy so much candles & always have so much wax left over that I end up throwing away. I hated to see all that wax being wasted. Thanks again. 👏🏼😊

[@GigiSxm]

Wispers: there's no such thing as too many BBW candles. I just started using these candles so my collection if empties isn't as extensive but I needed a solution. Thanks for this!

[@desireelewis2791]

I can appreciate the three Stix. That is the most challenging part of repressing my candles.

[@kenyagrant5616]

Great presentation, not too long, not too wordy, straight to point, also things you really need for candel help.

[@okorolina]

I've been using a mug warmer to melt the wax, and then doing the same steps, using binder clips to help guide and settle the wicks, Works great!

[@jul4275]

I take the jars after I'm done with burning the candles and put them in the freezer the wax separate , I put then in a bag the when I have enough I make the wax. It's a little easier than burning each jar. Just a little of my DYI. Loved your video.

[@lizcuero9065]

Wow! Now this was seriously fun. Thank you. These will bring lots of joy to friends & family.

[@Theperilsofbev]

OMG I did the same thing! Planning to use the old,pretty candle jars covering them with polymer clay canes, but the build up of jars realllllly needed to get done! New candles all around! Emptied pretty jars ready! Thank you 🌹

[@CRPro1788]

This worked like a charm! My 12 old candles are now 2 full ones! Wick and everything! Love it! Thanks!!! :)

[@MachiriReviews]

Finally, the video that answers all my worldly questions.

[@Snowmentears]

Thank you so much! My heart just couldn't throw out perfectly good wax that can be reused into a new candle! Great video and tips!! :)

[@syedhasan6548]

Very Very Nice Excellent Job Thanks for sharing

[@salenastephen4539]

thank you guys, i reuse two big candles and i melt it and put it in cups and jars, i add my sweet hairoil, my coconut grease, perfumes, juice from lime and shampoo to mix with the melted wax for fragrance, and i use the mopstring for the wick it was perfect.

[@cindyyac2763]

Do perfumes have alcohol?

[@amandapittar9398]

Love this idea. I would probably have used a sieve. I get all sorts of “bits”in mine , great video.

[@lilymarie7112]

I do this except I grate the wax and leave it loose in the jars! I think it looks cute and unique:) great vid

[@HSingMomto5Kids]

This is amazing! Been a very long time since I have recycled old candles so I needed a refresh.Thank-you! I plan to make a bunch of tealights. Thanks again!

[@TruBeliever4Life]

Thank you so much. I have a bunch of candles with bad wicks so I was looking for an easy way to use them so they wouldnt go to waste

[@Rena-nx9ft]

I've got 4+ years of used B&B candles; I've made my own candles before, but I wasn't sure if using leftover wax was okay, so thank you! Oh! I noticed a few jars with carbon debris in the wax: imho, a small handheld metal strainer would keep most of that out of your new candle. Just a thought. ☺

[@nomethodonlymadness9528]

I had a candle I loved with a faulty wick and thought it was spent! I'm glad I found a way to reuse it!

[@venitajelks8856]

Nice team work, thank you for sharing

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Our pleasure!

[@volgadonna22]

Very helpful. Thank you!❤

[@breathnstop]

Thank you for a great straight video without high pitched hype. Not doing the two tongs not with old arthritic hands. I'll go with a metal pitcher.

[@fenixrodriguez9233]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

[@missmeggie6461]

Omg I love this. Waste not, want not. LOVE IT 🙏🙌

[@Rachel-jl8qq]

This was really helpful and I was able to turn 15 candles into 3

[@xtina1610]

I like your double tongs method.

[@sherylpayne7182]

I got candles from Anthropologie and burned through them but thankfully I have leftover candle wax bc the scents are amazing! Your video saved me from buying more. Thank you!!

[@makaelakovatch2900]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I took a half used candle my mom used once and turned it into a brand new one using a store bought sent and using the peaches and berry candle :)

[@whinniethepimp]

You've definitely inspired me to save the old wax.

[@lindachristine9585]

Hi I just started my vlog this week, craft a magical life,all the way from new Zealand, I really enjoy you’re tutorials your fab x

[@jamesma3293]

Thank you for this video! I have always wondered if this was possible/practical.

[@UncleZiggy]

i'm definitely going to use this! i had a candle jar break and got a hunk of wax out of it. thank you!

[@leahorourke2874]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you

[@ruthhayles4979]

Oh try using an oven mit instead of tongs. It’s safer.

[@TinaBambina]

I have a beautiful scent wax candle with a very weak wick in it , I’m going to melt this down and put a new wick in it , thanks for sharing

[@marissamelvin5714]

Awesome idea. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to try it.

[@ethancollins0309]

Don’t know how this idea off melting left over candles came from but I came to KZbin found your video and boom melted 6 left over candles which filled two wide jars thank u very much for your help

[@JustAGrl007]

My leftover stash is stacking up to look just yours LOL...so I'm going to rewick before I catch this candle sale again this year. Thanks!

[@rosiblue79]

Thank you for sharing this. This worked pretty well. We were a little clumsy with our first candle, but following your process and steps definitely helped!

[@florecitabuley8427]

Thank you so much for sharing!❤ I really appreciate your video. I’m also a candle lover and have so much leftover but I never wanted to throw them away. Now I can remake them! So excited! 🥰

[@Gothmomgamer666]

You are my new favorite voice to listen to love ♥️ thanks for the ideas I needed a quick tip for candles today!

[@maysaraali5772]

Amazing! Right on time. Really needed to know what to do with the leftovers. Thank you so much 😊

[@slimv2010]

I am super excited, thank you so much for this great video

[@stephedgar-shiers406]

I might need to retrieve an extra jar from my recycling cuz I had say amount I was recycling my wax from! 😅 thanks for the awesome video 👌

[@a_phantomgamer6801]

Her: Hot wax is dangerous. Me: *puts wax on fingers*

[@thescarecrow897]

you might lose your finger doing that when its really hot. Careful

[@hudlinka5619]

you probably never turnerned wax on to fire 🔥 😅

[@alishanoor9468]

Thanks for your idea of how to reuse your wax it was amazing because I use canals a lot and feel very bad when I see the leftover wax 👍🏻🙏🏻👌🏻

[@IIghostu]

Thank you. Short and sweet. Unfortunately candle wicks don't ship to my island. Stay safe.

[@JL4RG]

Wow! Great way not to waste all that wax.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Definitely! Those little bits add up so fast! 😁

[@Smilthy]

great video!! This is exactly what I had been looking for. Thank you ❤

[@superwolf213]

Cool tip ii think ill be using it in future :) I always have left over candle wax but didn't know how to use it up it just feels a waist if its not used as unfortunately not all big jars have 3 wicks but they should

[@redickulus42]

I appreciate this video so much! Thank you!

[@eternallygratefulseas1417]

I found this video to be very soothing and relaxing

[@melinthecity]

Amazing! thank you! I cant believe i have always thrown these out instead of reusing!!! Thank you!

[@peoplerstrange62]

😮

[@peoplerstrange62]

😉

[@little.wing.]

This is a long process, but thanks for the ideas. Instead I just put the candle jar with the wax in inside boiling water, waited for the wax to melt, then put the wicks inside and let it harden. Pretty simple

[@takeapaws2388]

This was really useful, thank you for sharing!

[@claudiamiller7730]

Thanks! Good info….and be safe, everyone!

[@danielscottburke]

Thank you for your time and space 💫

[@vanessagaleano2834]

This is so smart I'm so excited to do this!

[@lorettankelly]

Soaking your string in salty water overnight helps the burn. You can also soak in oil for a shorter time and just squeeze out the excess 🌷

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for the info!

[@familyadventuretv978]

Great video! Very helpful.

[@jessica3285]

Awesome editing skills

[@sandyshore9199]

Thanks so much, you guys made it look so easy... I probably have as many used candles as you had too! ;)

[@sallee7577]

Hello An Awesome video.Great job 👏 .Thankyou so much I will try this.i love Scented Candles ❤ 😃

[@beth1965]

Peace and blessings to you and your family, Queen, thanks

[@DamonTwight]

You're making a real difference here.

[@phcert6267]

yeah... pour that hit (edit: HOT) wax into the new container on old paper. less mess. I used a double boiler so I wouldn't ruin a pot. I took three days so that I could layer the similar fragrances. and you were so correct: the house smells wonderful.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

100% agree!

[@valeriaromero9624]

Would you wait until the layer hardens to add a new scent?

[@ma.perpetuasocorrol.vergar6151]

That was great idea, thank you for the tips, keep safe

[@deenad3562]

*That saved about $80, I suppose. Not bad for 1hour.*

[@simonepyle3931]

Thank you so much for showing how to do this.

[@marigeobrien]

Good tips. I especially like the idea of creating a wick holder using skewers. I've melted the end of candles to clean out the jars before. Then I usually use the jar for something else. Like, the little ($1) candles are great if you want to gift home-made jams, jellies or butters (like cinnamon butter or apple butter.) The jars also useful for organizing little odds and ends. Larger jars are also good for gifting home-made candies, provided they're individually wrapped (work.) Now I'm trying to make candles. I did try to make a candle earlier this year but it didn't come out very well. Mostly, I used a plain string for my wick so it didn't burn properly. It went well otherwise. What I did was use a clear jar and layer the various colors (giving each layer time to set) so it created a nice array of color. This time I've just made my own wicks (which isn't hard; there's a video that shows how to do it) and I've been using white, scentless pillar candles with the idea of melting down the remainder and adding color using food dye and/or crayons, plus adding scents using either bought scents or scents I make myself. My friends all love coffee so I've collected a few of those coffee bags (Dunkin' Donuts is my favorite) and I'm going to try making candles using those bags, plus adding some coffee grounds to the melted candles. I'll let you know how it goes. But I may also try using base ingredients like cinnamon or mint-- I wonder if extracts would work..? I'll let you know. ;) BTW, when I melt candles, I usually use a frying pan because you don't need the pan to be too tall-- and they usually have a wide enough base to accommodate more than one jar. And, since the candles I'm using don't come in a jar I'm using cans that would normally go into recycling. That way I don't have to worry about cleaning out the left over wax. That's one job I hate.

[@AnthonyChew]

Thank you for this video! I cannot imagine how much IKEA candle wax I've thrown away after use just to keep the jars, I could've made at least 1 full jar!

[@tonyahayden6533]

I use my wax from leftover candles as wax melts. I will have to try this

[@neelumslifestyle6975]

Really nice and helpful video I also have a few candles from bath and Bodyworks around 10 let’s see how much a new candle I can meet from them thanks for your tips

[@bornfree1492]

Thank you 🙏 N you have a lovely voice

[@GoddessLaurel]

I put candles in the freezer and chip them out of the containers with and old butterknife works like a charm.

[@rajshrisoni3841]

Great idea...will try definitely..thanks