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

If you want to reuse candle wax, melting old used candle jars into brand new ones, this #craftcore video is for you. This video will show our process for melting all the wax out of old candle jars, how to make a guide for your candle wick placement, and how to pour the wax into your new reused jar. #craftcoreDIY
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- Nearly empty candle jars, the more the better!
- Candle Wicks and Wick Clips amzn.to/2Y3c1GR
- Stove
- Large Pot
- Water
- Tongs (we used a silicone pair and a metal pair, but I think two silicone ones would be better for extra grippiness): amzn.to/2Y3aFff
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[@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.

[@lpt2008lt]

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

[@MichelleMorera]

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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[@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?

[@lovewarrior162]

THANKS 😊

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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!!

[@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 ????

[@solstice1977]

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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@maysaraali5772]

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

[@blujaygirl85]

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

[@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!! :)

[@kenyagrant5616]

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

[@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?!

[@juancarrero1119]

I have plenty of old wax that i want to recycle but i dont have any wicks were do i find wicks is there something already at home i can use as a wick?

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!!!!

[@Gothmomgamer666]

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

[@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!

[@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! 🥰

[@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 🌹

[@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. 👏🏼😊

[@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

[@beth1965]

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

[@CRPro1788]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@lovewarrior162]

Thanks!😊

[@desireelewis2791]

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

[@MachiriReviews]

Finally, the video that answers all my worldly questions.

[@missmeggie6461]

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

[@amandapittar9398]

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

[@simonepyle3931]

Thank you so much for showing how to do this.

[@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!

[@kevinsavage7322]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much. I will try this method.

[@marissamelvin5714]

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

[@sandyshore9199]

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

[@peoplerstrange62]

Thank you for sharing this. Great idea!

[@takeapaws2388]

This was really useful, thank you for sharing!

[@slimv2010]

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

[@dannichan710]

Thank you that was great! I have been looking for something like this for a while :)

[@whinniethepimp]

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

[@leahorourke2874]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you

[@redickulus42]

I appreciate this video so much! Thank you!

[@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!

[@jamesma3293]

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

[@danielscottburke]

Thank you for your time and space 💫

[@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!

[@Smilthy]

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

[@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

[@vanessagaleano2834]

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

[@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!!

[@anndefauw1161]

Thank you so much can't wait to do this

[@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 👍🏻🙏🏻👌🏻

[@melinthecity]

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

[@peoplerstrange62]

😮

[@peoplerstrange62]

😉

[@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.

[@volgadonna22]

Very helpful. Thank you!❤

[@claudiamiller7730]

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

[@ruthhayles4979]

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

[@syedhasan6548]

Very Very Nice Excellent Job Thanks for sharing

[@ma.perpetuasocorrol.vergar6151]

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

[@sandrahood9529]

Great! Im going to use this for dollar tree ones! Thanks💓

[@MissiPality]

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.

[@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

[@kylerm9775]

This is literally exactly what i was looking for

[@familyadventuretv978]

Great video! Very helpful.

[@venitajelks8856]

Nice team work, thank you for sharing

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Our pleasure!

[@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.

[@Rachel-jl8qq]

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

[@rajshrisoni3841]

Great idea...will try definitely..thanks

[@eternallygratefulseas1417]

I found this video to be very soothing and relaxing

[@MaaThaRainbowGoddess]

This was a very informative & pleasant video to watch! Th-ankh u😍

[@carlabellot7124]

so helpful! thanks for this!

[@SedarSederhana]

Thank you for making this video!

[@themainstreetfamilydiy7598]

OMG!!! I never thought to make a new candle!!!!!!!!

[@aye3678]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@bornfree1492]

Thank you 🙏 N you have a lovely voice

[@shilpi5945]

Thank you!!!! Super helpful ❤️

[@5000qwert]

What a great idea!

[@hfactor6429]

Awesome Perfect how to vid Thanks

[@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

[@MrBreacher68]

Thank you soooo much for this! 🌞

[@abbaschothia1959]

Thanks for this video.

[@temitopeajayi6243]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@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

[@shylittlefrog3359]

Tysm this video was super helpful

[@Deenaa_03]

Thank you so much worked for me ❤

[@NelCooper]

Great video ! 👍

[@georgianative6148]

Awesome video!! Thank you

[@sallee7577]

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

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You for Sharing, Great idea.

[@CraftcoreDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@fresnohye]

Great minds think alike 🙂 Thank You!