Works Like Magic!

Here is an easy trick for removing the wax from a candle jar.

1. Put the candle in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, longer if it’s a large candle (if you forget and leave it in for a few days oh well!)
2. When the wax is frozen take a sharp knife and easily stab it into the wax. Sometimes it pops right out, other times you have to stab it repeatedly (the one in the picture took 2 stabs).
3. To get out any thin wax around the edges immediately put the still cold jar under a stream of cold water. Turn the tap to hot, as the water heats the wax will peel off. Remove the wax and throw away.
4. Use an old scrubby sponge to wash the jar with hot water and dish soap.
5. Voila! Clean candle jar! Now, what to do with it…..?












Here are a few things you can do with empty candle holders.

A. Buy votives to reuse with original purpose. This is much cheaper than buying whole new candles.
B. I use a large one as a utensil holder and love it!
C. I also use one by my bedside to hold nail file, chap stick, etc.
D. Q-tip/Cotton holder.
E. Collect coins from the washing machine.
F. The ones with lids make good button or candy jars.
G. Febreze are a great size for juice cups.
H. Sell at a yard sale :)