Recycle candles

Upcycle spent candles into cute storage containers or DIY décor items with these tips on removing wax and stubborn buildup.

Just When You Thought Your Leftover Candle Wax Was Useless... Leftover candle waxes are still reusable and recyclable. In fact, there are so many interesting things you can create with the use of these seemingly worthless materials. All you need is a little creativity and time to start your leftover wax project. Not on

These homemade scented candles use recycled jars and their scents and colours can be tailored to what you like. Buying a good scented candle is pricy, but making them at home doesn’t have to be. I absolutely love candles and have been known to spend a pretty penny on them in the past. I’m kicking myself that I didn’t start making these sooner because they are so easy! And the repurposed jars can be used over and over again.

Step by step guide on how to recycle old candle jars by reusing them to make new candles.

I had a couple of 3-wick candles which basically just had the edges left. I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away, because, when you get right down to it, those edges still have quite a bit of usable wax. Over the past few years, I’ve collected a couple of etched drinking glasses and small Read More >>

I adore pillar candles, but the way cheaper ones burn unevenly down the middle leaving a thick ring of unused wax on the outside drives me potty. Our draughty hearth in Moregeous Mansions permanent…

Carla Madureira on Instagram: "DIY Coffee-Scented Candle Using Old Birthday Candles Don’t throw away your old birthday candles! Here’s a simple way to recycle them and make your home smell amazing. Melt the candles, mix in some coffee grounds for a rich aroma, and top it off with whole coffee beans for a decorative touch. It’s an easy and eco-friendly way to reuse and refresh! ✨ Follow us for more hacks, and save this video for you to watch it later. Share with friends who would love to…

Here are fifty plus ways to reuse candle jars and four methods on how to clean candle jars and remove wax successfully!

If, like me, you can’t stand waste then you’ll love this tutorial. This is candle making for your inner eco warrior! I found myself staring at a used up donut candle, which was sitting on the coffee table. It was beautiful when it was lit and functioning but after the wick ran out, there was so much leftover wax! Not knowing what to do with it and not wanting to throw it out, I did some research into recycling wax. Of course, that turned into an experiment and finally a blog post. So, if you…

Leftover candle stubs and wax left in burned-out candle jars can be used to create new candles. Learn how to melt and mix old wax to make new candles at home. This crafty activity is fun and easy, and it's also a great way to save money.