How To Remove A Wax Candle That You Are Finished With
Your finish with your candle want to save the wax. Can you remove the wax from the container and save the candle wax?
Yes, you can safely remove and repurpose your candle from the container with these steps:
Supplies You’ll Need:
– Thick gloves (like cut-resistant gloves or gardening gloves)
– A towel or cloth
– A knife, butter knife, or spatula
– A new container (metal, ceramic, or glass that can safely hold candles)
– Hair dryer or warm water (optional)
### **Steps to Remove the Candle:**
- **Safety First:**
– Wear thick gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the broken glass.
– Place the candle on a sturdy, flat surface covered with a towel to prevent further glass shards from spreading.
- **Loosen the Candle:**
– Use a butter knife or spatula to gently pry the candle wax away from the edges of the container.
– If it’s stuck, warm the glass slightly using a hair dryer on low heat to soften the wax or soak the bottom of the glass in warm water for a few minutes. This will help release the wax.
- **Remove the Candle:**
– Carefully lift the candle out of the broken glass, keeping sharp edges away from your hands. If the candle is stuck, you can break it into smaller pieces using the knife and re-melt it later.
- **Clean the Wax:**
– If shards of glass are embedded in the wax, carefully pick them out using tweezers.
### **Repurposing the Candle:**
– **Use a New Container:** Place the intact candle in a heat-safe container of similar size to the original. Ensure the new container is sturdy and won’t tip over.
– **Re-melt and Pour:** If the candle was damaged, you can melt it in a double boiler (or a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water) and pour it into a new container, securing the wicks in place.
Optional New Use:
If you don’t have a similar container, you can turn it into wax melts by cutting it into pieces and using it in a wax warmer.