Recycle candles

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

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.

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…

If you are someone who enjoys burning candles, you may have half empty candle jars or disfigured pillar candles sitting around that you are not able to use anymore. Purchasing brand new candles to replace them can be expensive, but you can...

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

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 >>

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…

The Easiest Way to Remove Wax from a Glass Jar Candle: Reuse those pretty glass jars with an awesome hack to get rid of that old candle wax! A fun recycling/upcycling idea.

Have empty Bath & Body Works candles? Consider cleaning them out to re-purpose around the house!