AWESOME i have been wondering for awhile on what i could do with my used candles. GREAT IDEA THANK YOU

posted on 4/15/2012 4:15:38 PM

i have so many lying around this is gonna be a great idea besides i usually by the same scents makes it even better

posted on 2/20/2012 10:34:22 AM

I hate throwing away candles too . Thanks!!!

posted on 1/24/2012 2:05:02 AM

I do this on a regular basis. I save some of  the jars and just melt the leftovers and pour them in ! I have a new candle in no time and the scents change throughout the day.

posted on 1/11/2012 7:43:59 AM

Ecofriendly and chic! I love it thanks!

posted on 1/1/2012 1:47:07 PM

Fantastic idea. My two eldest love doing arts and crafts and this will is a project we will tackle during winter break. Thanks

posted on 12/16/2011 12:44:51 PM

This sounds fun.  Years and years ago one of the kids had a candlemaking kit that was a lot of fun if I remember correctly.  I now know what I'm going to do with some unused candles that got too hot and melted so they lean.  I like the crayon idea, too. 

posted on 12/14/2011 1:52:16 AM

can't wait to try it

posted on 12/9/2011 11:44:33 PM

Great ideas- I also vote for a small croc pot, sold in crafting stores to melt the candle wax- Thank YOu!

posted on 12/6/2011 6:13:15 AM

Interesting - thanks.

posted on 12/2/2011 7:39:26 PM

Peggy - The possibilty of a fire is a worry, but if you want to avoid it just use one of those electric melting pots made for wax. They're really good if you're doing dipped candles but you have to make sure that all the wax you put in is sutable for free-standing candles (None from jar candles). I'm not sure how well the pots pour though... it could be difficult to get the left over wax out without making a big mess.

posted on 12/2/2011 4:04:52 PM

Great idea but remember:  NEVER, NEVER, NEVER walk away from your stove while melting candles.  I know of a family whose house burned down while making candles.

posted on 12/2/2011 6:15:52 AM

I'll give this a try.... I love to learn little do it yourself tricks,  and ways to repurpose, and in this case reuse. Thankyou!

posted on 12/1/2011 10:29:40 PM

Wow!! Great tips,I will have to try this.

posted on 12/1/2011 6:18:04 PM

Love this tip!  Will be adding scents to mine...sounds like fun with the kidlets for the holidays.

posted on 12/1/2011 4:31:25 PM

I had done this years ago too! Thanks for reminding me to do this again! Great idea for reusing/recyling those little bits of candles that would normally be thrown away :) Also, thanks for the idea of adding crayons also- I hadn't thought of that one!

posted on 12/1/2011 3:30:50 PM

It's an old, very good idea, fun too. Though when I recycle my candles I throw in any crayon bits of similar color when melting the wax. You need to stir it up well to make sure you don't end up with funky marbling.Some times I use just the crayons, the kids have a ton of fun breaking them to to into the pot. They also like it when I do layers, especially if I let them pick the colors. For different layers you need to let each color cool before adding the next.Here's a question, does anyone know how to do a deliberate marbling of two colors (and make it look good)?

posted on 12/1/2011 2:14:47 PM

Made cancles YEARS ago forgot all about it.......................  think it is time to do again
Thanks

posted on 12/1/2011 1:30:49 PM

I really like the idea of using the ice cube trays. we have a ton of used candles, this would help use them and I like to add just a bit of candle fragrance to renew scents. add before you pour into mold.

posted on 12/1/2011 12:08:57 PM

We take the leftover candle wax and melt it, pour into ice cube trays and pop into the freezer to harden.  No wicks needed.  Then we use them in tart burners to add fragrance was needed.Thank you Michele for sharing such a useful tip.

posted on 12/1/2011 10:17:07 AM

Great idea! A very useful subject and very detailed. Thanks!

posted on 12/1/2011 8:34:59 AM

great idea, love reusing things thanks!

posted on 12/1/2011 2:41:28 AM