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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Using the freezer
• Method 2 of 4: Use boiling water
• Method 3 of 4: Use hot water and a pan
• Method 4 of 4: Using an oven
• Tips
• Warnings

When a candle in a jar is completely burned out, you still have the glass candle jar left. Whether you want to reuse or recycle the jar, you will have to get the wax out somehow. Below are some simple methods for removing the wax. Choose the method that you find most convenient.

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Method 1 of 4: Using the freezer

1. Find a suitable used candle jar. This method works best on pots with only a small amount of wax on the bottom. Also make sure to choose a pot with the candle wick not glued to the bottom.
   • If the candle wick is glued to the bottom, the wax may not come out properly. Consider pouring boiling water into the pot instead of freezing it. If you want to know how to do this, go to Method 2.
2. Reuse the jar. You can reuse the jar by putting in a new candle wick and pouring in new wax to make a candle. You can also decorate the jar and keep pens, utensils or other items in it.
   • Consider saving the wax. You can remelt the old wax in a double boiler and use it to make candles or scented candles.

Method 2 of 4: Use boiling water

1. Reuse the jar. You can now do whatever you want with the pot. You can pour wax into it to make a new candle, or you can decorate the jar and keep items in it.
   • Consider reusing the old wax. You can remelt the old wax in a double boiler and use it to make candles or scented candles.

Method 3 of 4: Use hot water and a pan

1. Reuse the jar. You can now start using the jar again. You can paint or decorate it as you wish, or you can store objects in it. You can also put a new candle wick in the jar and fill the jar with wax to make a new candle.
   • Consider melting the old wax and using it to make new candles or small scented candles.

Method 4 of 4: Using an oven

1. Reuse the jar. You can now put a candle wick in the jar and fill the jar with wax to make a new candle. You can also paint the jar and use it to store things like pens.
   • Consider melting the old wax and using it to make smaller candles or small scented candles.

Tips

• Before using water, make sure the jar doesn't have a label that might get ruined if you submerge it in water.
• Soy wax dissolves in soap and water. You can easily remove it and it is a lot more environmentally friendly than paraffin. Melted soy wax can also be used very well as a body lotion.
• Before the candle is completely burned out, quickly remove and discard any wax that drips down. Do this every time you light the candle. This will make it easier to clean the jar when the candle has burned out.

Warnings

• Do not let the wax melted in water go down the drain. This is because it will harden again in the discharge pipe and cause a blockage.
• Make sure the glass does not get too hot. If the candle jar gets too hot or touches the hot stove, it can burst.
• By freezing the wax or pouring boiling water into the pot, you run the risk of bursting the pot.
• Never use a microwave to melt the wax in old candle jars. The holder that holds the candle wick is made of metal, which can damage your microwave or cause a fire.