Repurpose Your Candle Vessels: Chic And Unique Ideas
So you want to be eco-friendly and repurpose your candle vessels? Well, you're in the right place! Upcycling old glass when your candle is finished is a great way to get creative and choose what's better for the environment. Let's get into it!
First things first - we need to get the leftover wax and the wick out of the glass. There are two ways to do this; hot water or the freezer method.
How to remove wax with hot water.
First you'll want to get a pot of water boiling, make sure it's enough to fill the glass almost completely full. Once your water is boiling, you can pour it into the candle. Leaving about an inch of space at the top. Now, don't forget, glass can break if the temperature of it is way colder than the hot, boiling water. So make sure to run the glass under hot in the sink to heat it up to avoid accidental breakage.
After you've poured in the boiling water, let it completely cool off. Since the water is very hot, it will melt the wax and it'll all float to the top. Now that it's cooled off, you can remove the wax with a paper towel and dump the rest of the water through a strainer. This way, if there's any wax still in the water, it won't get down your drain.
If boiling water is a little too intimidating, don't worry, we have another hot water hack that will do the trick!
Let the glass soak in hot water from your tap. You can either do this in your sink with a drain stopper or in a bowl big enough to fully submerge the glass. Be sure to remove the lid, if it has one, before soaking. After its been soaking for 30 minutes, the wax will be loosened up and easy to remove. Discard any wax from the water before draining.
How to remove wax in the freezer.
If removing it with water is not your jam, there is still another method to get the wax out. Put your used candle in the freezer overnight so that the wax shrinks a little bit. The next morning, take it out and flip it upside down onto a paper towel. You might have to tap the bottom to get it to fall all the way out or use a butter knife to wedge it out. Wipe out any remaining wax with a paper towel.
Now to remove the wick!
Usually with the hot water methods, the wick will loosen itself and float to the top with the wax. But if it doesn't, you can take a butter knife and gently wedge it under the wick to pop it off. Do the same with the freezer method!
Now to the fun stuff - Lets get into all the chic and unique ways to upcycle your old candles!
Plant Pots
If you need to propagate your plants or plant small succulents, candle glass that's at least 6 ounces or more is perfect! Creative Energy Candles Classic Line clear glass looks very pretty for this project.
Bathroom Storage
Using the glass to organize your bathroom is cute and convenient! This works with pretty much any size, from 3.5 ounces to 18 ounces, the opportunities are endless. You can use them for toothbrush holders, for hair ties, q-tips, cotton balls, and pretty much anything you can think of. Creative Energy Candles Champagne Series glass is the perfect chic touch for the bathroom!
She-Shed Storage & Decor
If you're crafty and need some cute storage options - use the glass for paintbrushes, air supplies, crochet needles, or any tools.
If youre she-shed is your getaway sanctuary - use the glass for decor. Put some flowers or marbles in there. Use them as a catch-all for hair ties, nail files, and chapstick! Our Champagne glass would be perfect for this too.
Office Supplies & Desk Decorating
Personalize your office space with unique pencil holders, paperclick holders, and everything in between. Our Classic Line clear glass and travel tins are perfect for smaller things, while our large Champagne glass is better for pencils, pens, and scissors.
Sugar, Spice, & Everything Nice
If your candles have air tight lids, they make the perfect container to store your spices in and give your spice rack a whole new look! Our small Champagne glass is 6 ounces with an airtight lid and our large Champagne glass is 18 ounces which would be perfect for things like sugar, flour, or coffee!
Jewelry Travel Case
Any candle that has a lid can be repurposed as a travel case for jewelry. Our small Travel Tin is 3.5 ounces and has a tin lid. It's a great size to throw in a few rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces!
Treat Jar For Furry Friends
This is another upcycle that you would want a lip for too, but I know we all love our furry family members and they deserve a treat jar that is as cute as they care! Our large Champagne glass has a lid and 18 ounces worth of space for your fur babies treats. If you're on the go, our small Champagne glass has just enough space for treats throughout the day.
Vanity & Makeup
Sure a makeup bag can be nice to store makeup, but why not use pretty glass to organize it? Especially if you have a vanity or desk you get ready at, make it chic and fun with our Champagne glass to hold your makeup brushes, makeup pencils, lip liners / lipsticks, spoolies, and so much more! Our Classic clear glass is also great for small or singular pallets.
Table Decor
Last but not least - decor! Revamp your space with a new center piece to hold flowers or add lighting with fairy lights inside the glass. You could even put potpourri to keep your space smelling wonderful! This can also work in multiple settings - weddings, baby showers, birthdays, holiday gatherings, the opportunities are endless. All of Creative Energy Candles glass would work depending on your style and vision!
Where will your creative mind take you when you decide to upcycle your candle glass?
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