ubure Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi there,I have a big bag of leftover wax, all scented, partly coloured, soy and stearine mixed - is there a way to reuse this stuff?Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Well, I have just read through a similar thread...seems to be no other way than to throw it out as I don#t want to make one billion tealights.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Check out firestarters. Or pouring into a big jar or can & making one huge candle for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 leftover wax is wonderful for firestarters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 break it up into pieces & use like tarts .. even when my jars burn down to the bottom & have a wee bit of wax left, I put it on the tart warmer in the bathroom...when the scent is all used up, then I dump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yes firestarters! They are awesome. I save my wax for them now. Search firestarters and there's lots of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 yeah, get a bunch of small dixi cups (they are one or two ounce) at costco. Go to a pet store and get a bag of hamster wood. Fill the cups 2/3 way with wood and then pour your wax into it to the same level. They make great firestarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubure Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thank you all for your advice! Maybe I'll try some firestarters - people tend to burn more wood since oils is getting more and more expensive.Just lifted the bag with the leftover wax - must be about 30-40 kg...so much wax, and a not so small part of it not smelling nice (like rancid fat), but fortunately all the fragrance in there overpowers the rancid smell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 So when you make firestarters does the wick matter? I have a lot of leftover wax that is like to make firestarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuset Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The beauty of firestarters is you don't need any wick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I make mine without a wick; think it's safer that way since they do burn with a very high flame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbs126 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I make mine without a wick; think it's safer that way since they do burn with a very high flame.Stupid question because I've never seen them or used them so what do they light then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I pour mine into paper muffin cups; just pull a bit of the paper away from the wax and set fire to the paper. Others that I've seen say "wrap in newspaper and set paper on fire." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricofAZ Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 No wick needed in a firestarter. Just light the rim of the dixi cup with a long lighter and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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