hurricanecreek15 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hi all I was wondering what ya'll do with wax melts that don't make the cut for your shops? Like the ones you don't even want to burn? I have huge jar full of wax(several different scents) and I have no idea what to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Fire starters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 same here - fire starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, TallTayl said: Fire starters. How do you get the unused wax out of your containers to recycle for fire starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The very easiest way is to put the container in the freezer for a while and then carefully put a knife in it somewhat and it flops right out. Trappeur 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Trappeur said: The very easiest way is to put the container in the freezer for a while and then carefully put a knife in it somewhat and it flops right out. Trappeur Thats what Ive been doing - just wanted to be sure that was ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Remnant wax can also be used to make wax critters -- those can come out really cute too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Or just drizzle over pine cones perhaps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 If the container can separate, a little time in the oven works too. Then just pour it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (Let's see if I can figure out how to upload a pic here.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, birdcharm said: (Let's see if I can figure out how to upload a pic here.) OMG ! How adorable is this So clever ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 They're so easy to make, gives new life to old little critters and they're whimsical air fresheners. I've only made them with straight paraffin, but most likely a blend would still work. When they are made with a harder wax, they take on a more glossy effect. I made some little birds (cardinals) that worked well, but don't tell anyone I took the tags off of Beanie Babies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I do as others have said, either fire starters, or on pinecones - which I also use as fire starters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justajesuschick Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I now only pour 2 of each new scent I test. I melt 1 and if it passes the initial test, I have a second to use for blending. I will pour more once I know a scent will be included in my line up. This way I am not "wasting" lots of wax. I keep a bag or box of all of the single Melt Cups which did not make it through testing and every couple of months, my Stepdaughter gets a box in the mail of unlabeled melts which she loves!! I also share with some young friends who are stay at home mamas and may be watching budget closely. Often, the scents which I do not proceed are not selected because they are too close to scents I already have in the line, or another supplier's version was better in my wax blend. So, nothing wrong with them, just not winners for me. I do not bother labeling them as they are not something anyone can request from me again. So, while I will not sell Melts I do not think are 100% (my brand is too valuable to me), think about a friend of family member who perhaps cannot budget for something like wax and pass them on. Toss in a $10 Glade wax warmer and make it a special gift! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricanecreek15 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I love the idea of giving too a budgeting momma! Im going to have too look up fire starters we have a fire pit so I'm thinking score! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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