Re-Using Candle Glass Jars

Many candle lovers prefer buying glass jar soy candles.  That's because they come in attractive glass jars of different sizes and shapes and they are quite affordable too, just like the Karma Senses glass jar soy candles. 

We mentioned it on our previous post about soy candles that soy waxes are a lot more softer compared to other types of wax.  They burn cleaner too and they have low melting point.  It is because of these characteristics that they are placed inside a container.  I personally don't mind really because these containers are very pretty, especially when they have wooden or lsilver lids, and once the wax is consumed you can use the jars for something else.  It's exciting.  Just a little precaution though.  Never burn your glass candles all the way down or you risk breaking the glass.  If there is only half an inch of wax remaining on the glass jar, extinguish the flame right away.  Remove the wax and reuse the candle glass jar.

MiKeRa Natural CoCoSoy
Candles in Glass Jar with lids

KARMA SENSES Natural
Soy Candle in Glass Jar

How to reuse your used candle glass jar?

Removing the wax from the glass jar candle is quite simple.  Once the jar has cooled down, put it inside the freezer for an hour or two.  Low temperature causes the wax to shrink and it will be easier for you to remove it.  I used a dull knife in removing the rest of the wax.  Peel off the label and then clean the container.  Do you know that vinegar and baby oil can help remove the wax?  Soaking the container with a vinegar solution also helps remove the fragrance.  Once it's clean, you can use it for several things and I've listed a few nifty ideas that you can use it for.

MiKeRa Natural Soy Candles
in Coloured Glass Jar

MiKeRa Natural Soy Candle
in Glass Jar

What to do with you clean & empty candle glass jar?

●     Candle Refill.  If you've got several candle jars, you can find a soy candle refill.  It can be a lot cheaper than buying a new one.

●     Candle holder. Use the bigger soy candle jars as a container for your tea-light candles.  To make it more beautiful, you can fill the container halfway with sand or pebbles or even marbles and then place your tea-light candles on top.

●     Vases.  If you've got one of those huge glass jars, you can clean them and use them as vases and display them as a centerpiece.

●     Treat Jars.  Use the jars as container for treats like colourful candies and lollipops.  Or you can use one of those little ones, fill them up with jelly beans, put a ribbon on top and you can give that as a gift to brighten up someone's day.  As an alternative to those candy treats, you can also put mini biscuits.  I'd love to get me one of those.

●     Bathroom/Accessories Storage.  These adorable jars can make great containers for your cotton balls and q-tips.  You can also use them as containers for your colourful hair clips.

After reading this post, those glass jar soy candles will probably never look like just candles.  I’m sure you’ll envision them as one of those cool items that you can have in your homes. 

Do you use soy candles in glass jars? How do you reuse the jar once the candle has been used?

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