madamejen Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hello ladies and gents.I've snooped on here for many years, and posted a few times, but I've finally come across a question I just can not find an answer to. Has anyone ever rebatched their candle wax? I have been saving my wax scraps (left over wax from testing) a/k/a hoarding problems. My thoughts are it's scented. If I made a candle is the smell going to be horrible? Will the previous oils burn off? Right now, all the scraps sitting in a plastic bag together smell magnificent. And in no way shape or form would I ever sell this. Just a shame to waste. So figured if I could just rebatch for my home/office. If no, then I will just throw it out. Thoughts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I often reuse my wax to make candles for the patio - it's outside and the smell doesn't really matter. If I have some candle stumps that I can remember what the FO was, I'll pour several compatable scents into layered candles - only for my personal use.Then there are always firestarters :-} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I feel your "hoarding" problem... I won't throw out extra wax either! Pam is spot on though - I make candles for the patio and/or firestarters with my leftovers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamejen Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks! I've never made a fire starters before so this will be a new venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandleindulgence Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yes, I always rebatch leftover wax. However, like you said this wouldn't be what I would sell to my customers. The leftover wax would be great to use as firestarters like ksranch mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefmom Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I melt down the small amounts left from candle testing and make tealights. They can be a good "free sample". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I use EVERYTHING....I'll make chunk votives or pillars for my house, or for stuff that I iknow isn't usable for candles, I make firestarters. I mix cedar pet bedding and wax in a dedicated presto pot, then put it in a cupcake paper. you just light the paper and they work great. I don't put alot of energy into making them look pretty. I mainly use them myself for camping, but I do sell some in my store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamejen Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I melt down the small amounts left from candle testing and make tealights. They can be a good "free sample".Can't do that because I just put all my scraps in a plastic bag. Mix match colors and FO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamejen Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I use EVERYTHING....I'll make chunk votives or pillars for my house, or for stuff that I iknow isn't usable for candles, I make firestarters. I mix cedar pet bedding and wax in a dedicated presto pot, then put it in a cupcake paper. you just light the paper and they work great. I don't put alot of energy into making them look pretty. I mainly use them myself for camping, but I do sell some in my store.Great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I am another one that saves the wax for firestarters. I've only made a couple batches of them but My friend's husband LOVED the ones I sent them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlancaD Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I use my leftover wax on a warmer to scent the house much like a melt does and I also pour into flat cookie sheet-allow to harden and break up and use mixed with herbal potpourri or in little fabric bags as sachets in closets (cool areas) they make the area smell amazing and it's flameless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I wick metal coffee cans and pour leftover wax in them and when they are full I burn them outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamejen Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 I use my leftover wax on a warmer to scent the house much like a melt does and I also pour into flat cookie sheet-allow to harden and break up and use mixed with herbal potpourri or in little fabric bags as sachets in closets (cool areas) they make the area smell amazing and it's flameless Love this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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