Garf Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I keep coming up with stubs of candles, some mutilated by those who don't have a clue how to burn a candle. some are high quality candles, some are junk. I try to recast them so they won't go to waste. Main problem is wicking them is pure guesswork, When it doesn't work, it's a big problem. No, I don't sell these so it is my problem and nobody elses. Does anyone else recycle wax? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I recycle them into tarts only. Wicking is hard enough when using premium wax, I dont' want to give myself further headaches by trying to wick an unknown wax. Also by doing this I use very strong scents and I also only use up to 2% FO in it. Again, without knowing the wax or scent load, I don't want weeping tarts, but I also don't want to waste good FO if it's crappy wax either. So, that's how I do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I take a 3lb coffee can and put 4 wicks in it and pour excess wax in there. works well. Lots of different scents but it is a wonderful candle for when you are sitting outside. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I recycle them into tarts only. Wicking is hard enough when using premium wax, I dont' want to give myself further headaches by trying to wick an unknown wax. Also by doing this I use very strong scents and I also only use up to 2% FO in it. Again, without knowing the wax or scent load, I don't want weeping tarts, but I also don't want to waste good FO if it's crappy wax either. So, that's how I do it... Sounds good, but I don't do tarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I take a 3lb coffee can and put 4 wicks in it and pour excess wax in there. works well. Lots of different scents but it is a wonderful candle for when you are sitting outside.This would work, but I would use the equivalent size glass container. I would have to decide how large a wick to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 You can always save all the left over wax for fire starters if you make them... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Here is a pic of one of the recycled candle. This one is burning with a small wick and I believe would work with a larger wick. Some others are not so simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se2653 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 firestarters work great for leftover wax- I make a bunch of them from my leftover wax from melts, and they smell great at a campfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I have been given tons of not completely burned church candles, which are usually white or ivory, usually are composed of 50%beeswax and 50% paraffin. I melt the wax, strain it though an old stocking---this gets rid of the old wick and any trash in the wax. I have a mold prepared and wicked if I am going to pour a candle then, if not, I usually make chunks and store them until I'm ready to make a pillar. I add color and scent as well. I don't sell them, they're for my personal use, but I do keep notes on what I've done, size of wick, dye, scent,temp,etc. I have enough wax at this point that I can make test candles tho. I don't remelt the wax for use again once I've burned the remade candle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danni5173 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I use my recycled wax to make tea lights since I love tart burners that use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 On occasion I have used the largest size wick I have and it proves to be not enough. It starts like a torch, then later chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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