How To Recycle Old Candles And Candle Wax
Candles serve many purposes in our households. But after they all burn out, do they still have a value? Before deciding to throw them away, here are some useful tips on how to recycle those used candle wax.
Melt the wax scraps on a medium heat. Be sure to segregate them accordingly before melting them. Separate them according to colors and scents. Also remove all the decors attached to the wax, the wicks, and any dirt before melting it.
After all the wax have melted, pour them into a molder and put the wick in the middle, and let it cool down. Make sure to brush some oil inside the molder before pouring the melted wax so you can easily removed it once it cooled down.
Now with a new candle at hand, you were able to save money since you wouldn’t have to purchase a new one anymore. You can make us of it as you wish, and once you became more familiar with candle making, you can even make use of your skill to earn extra income by venturing into candle making business.
If you are not fond of candle making, then there are other ways to make use and recycle these wax scraps, and throwing them away will be your last resort. Here is one great idea on how to make use of them.
If there are unwanted holes like rodent holes in your house, you can patch the hole with the use of grated candle wax. This is very effective since the rodents and other insects wouldn’t eat the wax so you’re rest assured that these pests will be kept outside.
There are many other ways on recycling and reusing your candle wax. Just make use of these tips for many obvious good reasons, and be sure not to pour those melted wax on your sink, if you do not want to have a big problem later on.
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