How to Melt Old Candle Wax into New Candles

Wax candles

Recycling products and using them is the best way to save your money and also save the environment. There are many recycling products; one of them is melting old candles and turning them into brand new ones. The wax candles are very easy to melt and made into new ones. You add different scents to the candles and turn them into new ones.

What are the steps to make new candles from old candle wax?

To make a new candle from an old wax candle is very easy. You need to follow the following steps:

  • First, you need to collect all the remaining wax and take out all the wick from the remaining candles.
  • You need to cut all the candles into small pieces and keep them in an unused metal container or a metal saucepan.
  • After you have accumulated all the candles, if you want to give the candle’s fragrance, you can add some of the flower extracts into the pans and start melting it.
  • Take a spoon and in a low flame, whisk it so that it can melt slowly.
  • While the wax is melting, you attach the wick with a metal cap, take a glass container or any other container. Then use a pencil to hold the wick and then place the metal wick with the container.
  • Then pour the melted wax into a container and let it cool down; if there is extra wax left after it has cooled down and pour the rest of the wax.
  • Now, put the container in the fridge and let it cool down completely.
  • Take out the wax from the container and design it. You new candle ready from the old wax.  Now, you have become an expert in recycling and giving a new life to a new candle.

Reusing or recycling products to give them a better shape is the best thing. Using old candles and giving them a new shape, design, and color is fascinating. The best part is adding fragrance to the candles. Making new candles from the old ones will help you to save a lot of money and time. You can also use this to turn into a new business.

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