How to Use Leftover Candle Wax

1. Make New Candles

- Gather Supplies: You will need leftover candle wax, wicks, wick stickers, a double boiler or heatproof bowl and pot, a spoon, a mold (such as a glass jar or tin can), and a glue gun (optional).

- Prepare the Mold: If necessary, clean and dry your mold. If using a wick with a metal base, use the glue gun to secure it in the center of your mold.

- Melt the Wax: Place the wax in the double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until the wax is completely melted. Avoid getting water into the wax, as this will cause it to sputter.

- Add Fragrance (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of fragrance oil to the melted wax and stir to combine.

- Pour the Wax: Carefully pour the melted wax into the mold, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.

- Let the Wax Cool: Allow the wax to cool completely at room temperature. This can take several hours or overnight.

- Trim the Wicks: Once the wax has hardened, trim the wicks to about 1/4 inch long.

- Enjoy Your New Candles: Your new candles are now ready to use!

2. Create Wax Melts

- Gather Supplies: You will need leftover candle wax, a silicone mold (for example, ice cube trays or candy molds), and a spoon.

- Melt the Wax: Melt the wax in a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until the wax is completely melted.

- Pour the Wax: Carefully pour the melted wax into the silicone mold, filling each cavity.

- Let the Wax Cool: Allow the wax to cool completely at room temperature. This can take several hours or overnight.

- Pop Out the Wax Melts: Once the wax has hardened, pop out the wax melts from the mold.

- Use the Wax Melts: Place a wax melt in a wax warmer and enjoy the fragrance!

3. Make Wax Sachets

- Gather Supplies: You will need leftover candle wax, scraps of fabric, scissors, a sewing machine or needle and thread, and ribbon or string.

- Cut the Fabric: Cut two pieces of fabric into squares or rectangles, each about 4 inches by 4 inches.

- Sew the Fabric: Sew three sides of each fabric piece together, leaving one side open.

-Turn the Fabric Right Side Out: Carefully turn each fabric piece right side out, using a blunt object like a pencil or chopstick to help push out the corners.

-Fill the Fabric Pouches: Place a few pieces of leftover candle wax inside each fabric pouch.

-Sew the Pouches Closed: Sew the remaining open side of each fabric pouch closed.

-Add Ribbon or String: Attach a piece of ribbon or string to each pouch for hanging.

-Use the Wax Sachets: Hang the wax sachets in your closet, drawers, or car to enjoy the fragrance!

4. Use Wax as Fire Starter

- Gather Supplies: You will need leftover candle wax, a small metal tin or container, and a cotton wick or piece of string.

- Place the Wax in the Container: Place the leftover candle wax in the metal tin or container.

- Add the Wick: Place a cotton wick or piece of string in the center of the wax.

- Let the Wax Cool: Allow the wax to cool completely at room temperature.

- Use the Fire Starter: When ready to use, light the wick and enjoy your fire starter!