Waste Not That Candle

I love those expensive fragrant candles.  I dislike wasting the last bit of wax left unburned in the bottom.  It's easy to save the last of that wax and recycle/make your own candles that will burn for several more hours.  (To be honest, I haven't yet timed how much longer but we are talking hours.)

Remember, our family motto:  No space unfilled.  No cent unsaved.

For each candle you'll need:

remnants of candle wax in glass jar or jars

a store-bought wick (several feet sold in a package in craft stores) 

1 clean tuna or cat food can per jar candle (take care not to cut yourself on the inside top edge)

scissors

pencil

small sauce pan

tongs

pot holders

Follow the easy steps below:

Over low heat, melt the last of the wax in the original candle jar in a pan of water on the stovetop. 

 

While the wax is melting, cut a 3" to 4" length of wick. 
Wrap one end of the wick around the center of a pencil. Center the pencil with wick on top of the clean can, letting the loose end of the wick touch the bottom of the can.
Using tongs and pot holders to retrieve the hot jar from the water, pour the melted/scented wax into the clean
  cat food or tuna cans.

 

Let the wax cool about an hour. Remove the pencil and your new mini-candles are ready to burn.
You may pain the outside of the cans or decorate them if you wish.

Enjoy,

Jane Marie