Melting candles to make new ones

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.

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 >>

Let's be honest, candles are quite expensive these days, especially if you opt for the large 3-wick scented candles.

Learn how to be Brilliantly Frugal and reuse old candles to make wax melts! Reuse the old wax and make something new. BrilliantlyFrugal.com.

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

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Ahhh, the joy of new scented wax melts… until you realize they're full of synthetic fragrances and toxins. Instead, try DIY wax melts for a cozy, chemical-free home!

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.

Get full instructions on how to get wax out of a candle jar for a frugal upcycled container. Also, learn how to make wax melts out of the leftover wax!

If you like candles like I do, you end up with tons of mostly burnt candles. That last inch of wax just seems to turn into melted wax over, and over, and over. Then I worry that if I keep burning that candle it will end up breaking the glass if it gets too hot...