At a time when environmental protection and recycling are essential, it is important to know how to reuse your raw materials to save wax, for example.
Fortunately, it is possible to recycle these leftovers to create new candles . In this article, we'll show you how to collect leftover candle wax and turn it into new candles to use in your home. We will also explain the different materials and tools needed to create your own recycled candles.
This has 2 significant advantages over raw materials like wax:
- Save money
- Limit your consumption
Now is the time to give you all the steps to easily recycle your leftover wax by reusing them in your creations. Maybe you prefer video!?
Steps to recycle your leftover wax into new candles
As you will see, recycling your leftover waxes is not complicated . Follow these steps carefully to maximize your success!
1. Put your old candles in the metal or plastic melting container and heat it in a bain-marie up to 80°C (176°F) , in order to obtain a very liquid wax and to easily unmold your candles.
2. Insert cheesecloth into the bottom of the strainer.
3. Pass your wick from the bottom to the top of the mold and cut it to the desired length. Insert the wick through the tip and attach it to the other end of the mold using the attached needle (prick the needle or center the wick in the center). Make sure that the silicone stopper seals the entrance to the mold well so that the wax can no longer flow out from the bottom.
4. As soon as the wax is liquid, position your strainer above the mold. Slowly pour the wax. The impurities contained in the wax are filtered through the strainer and the gauze.
5. To obtain a multi-colored candle, it is possible to fill the mold with successive layers of wax of different colors, repeat the pouring operation every 20 minutes.
6. As soon as you have finished filling, let the candle harden for 3 hours . A crater may form at the wick, simply fill the crater with a remainder of the remaining liquid wax of the same color.
7. When the candle has completely cooled, remove the silicone cap located at the tip of the mold. All you have to do is extract the candle from the mold. If you have difficulty, put the mold in the refrigerator for a few moments.
8. Cut off the excess wick at the base of the candle, and leave 8mm of wick overhanging the top of the candle.
Important recommendations
Cover the work surface and wear an apron! Make sure the mold is clean and dry when pouring the wax. Prepare only as much color as you will need. Check the temperature of the wax using a thermometer. To clean the mold, use warm water and wipe it with a dry cloth or paper towel.
Be careful of fire: never melt wax directly in a saucepan!
To clean your equipment, simply rinse in a strainer with boiling water and place the mold in an oven at 75°C (167°F) then wipe off the excess wax.
Conclusion
You now know how to reuse your leftover wax to make new candles. This can save you considerable money in the long run.
You can also use melted wax to shine wooden furniture or create moisturizing hand creams with coconut or olive oil. The process differs, however!
You now know the tips for recycling your wax. Discover the one to remove wax in certain cases... In case it has stains.
