Easy Candle Upcycle

ByKara

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How many of you have candles that look like this?

I have an entire shelf of them hidden behind picture frames!

So in an effort to declutter and get a little things organized before we decorate for the holidays I decided to take these ugly things and make brand new layered candles.

This was such an easy project to do.  I can’t believe I never did this before.

All I needed to get were these wicks from Michael’s and one new glass container.  I decided to get a new glass container because it was only $1 and I needed something clean to pour the first candle in.  Then you can start cleaning out the old ones and reusing those glass jars.

Step 1:  Melt your first candle down completely.  I put mine in a pot of boiling water.  It only took about 5 minutes for the candle to turn to liquid.

Step 2:  Place the new candle wick in your clean jar.  I wrapped it around a popsicle stick so it wouldn’t fall over.

Step 3:  Pour melted wax into new jar.  Let cool completely.

Step 4:  Once the first layer of wax was completely hard, I melted the next candle down on the stove and poured it over the first layer.  Repeat with one more layer or until your glass container is full.

Step 5:  Cut the wick.  Burn and enjoy your new candle!!

I tried to combined scents that complimented each other.  One candle has a layer of sparkling vanilla, apple spice and toasted cinnamon spice.  The other one combined my summer scents:  caribbean salsa, strawberry shortcake ad island colada.

Now I’m off to steal I mean collect old candles from my neighbors so I can make more!!

Did I mention how nice your house will smell from melting the wax on the stove?  I hope you have fun creating your own upcycled, layered candles.

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  4. OMG!!! THANK YOU for posting this….I was going to recommend this to my SIL who LOVES to burn candles…NO WAY am I going to do that now! NOT worth it at all!!! I hope you are still recovering well!

  8. I used to have this problem till I switched to Party Lite candles. They burn even and for many hours. When I’m done burning them all that is left is the small metal wick holder.

  9. Please be careful when reusing the jars that the candles were in originally as they were really only meant to be used once. You can always upcycle them into storage or other crafts, but it is not in the best interest that they be used for another candle. I’m sure many of you have not had any issues, but if the glass has any flaws they can shatter on the second go-round.

  10. I melt mine in the oven on low heat then pour in ice cube trays for use in a scent warmer.

  15. You can also skip the wick step and just use the remelted candles in your candle warmer, adding a little warming oil to the melted wax if the odor is depleted.

  18. Great idea, we use brandy or whisky tumblers as Yankee wax cleans out of them so easily when they’ve burnt down.

  19. this is something I really want to try.. and so helpful. Thank you for the info..!!!

  20. Thank you for posting this ! I am making “new” candles as we speak! And the house smells wonderful! Thanks again for the information! 🙂