Let's Get Crafty: Repurposed Candles

Welcome! I actually have a tutorial today. Yay, me! Aren't you proud? Now I don't know about you, but I hate throwing candles away. Especially the good, $20 candles from Yankee Candle and such. Such a waste of so much left over wax. So I keep all of my candle stubs in hope to put them I use. Today, I actually did! I used old wax to make brand new candles. Here's how to do it.

What you'll need:
Old candles
Pot
Pyrex or can
Jar or paper form
Wick
Essential oil (optional)

1) Pick old candle scent combos that go well with each other. I went a vanilla, lemon and a tropical mango.

2) Pop out the old wick base. You may need a knife, ice pick or something similar. PLEASE DON'T STAB YOURSELF.

3) Bring a pot of water to a boil. You should probably use an old can, but I used a pyrex dish. You want something that can withstand heat.

4) Turn stove down to medium low. And place Pyrex or can in the pot of low boiling water. Break up one of the old candle and place in dish. I decide to add a little of lemon essential oil to the melted wax to refresh the scent.

5) Once candle is melted, pour in new candle form with wick sitting straight up. For the form, I actually got a jar and wick set on sale at Yankee Candle for $1.75.

6) Repeat 4 & 5 with the second and then third scent. Let each layer cool before pouring the next layer. You want to leave about half an inch of wax on top.

There ya go! Inexpensive candles of scents you already love!