NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 OK. I have a bucket full of wax. They're scraps, or abandoned whole candles (like cakes, pies, banana split etc that I didn't like the look of) and also the scrapings off the work surfaces from spills etc (definately only wax and nothing else)I stupidly didn't bother to separate into "fruit", "Bakery" or "floral" scents, and now have an almost full bucket 'o wax that I have no idea what to do with.I imagine if I melt it down, it'll be brown and smell like a candle shop (no distinguishable scent)What to do? The bucket is nearly full and I've no idea what to do with it - photo shown below.It's all soya - but mixed CB and PB (mostly PB) Any idea on what I can create?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 It looks like a good candidate for firestarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 not made those before...how are they made and used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wow that banana in there looks real. It doesn't seem too late to separate it still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 quite a lot of it is covered in a "sauce" that I bought from ebay. It's great for drizzling and comes in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. BUT, I have no idea what it is, but when you melt something down that has this stuff on it, it doesn't blend with the wax very well, so you can't reuse it. The bits on top, ie banana, cakes etc, are the only "made up" bits, the rest of the bucket is full of scrapings and bits of wax I've poured in there after batches if candles where there is not enough left over for a reasonable amount of tarts - this means I can't separate it unfortunately.Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Hi natasha, I usualy make firestarters in small paper cup as the one used for muffins.I put inside each of them a bit of potpourri then pour a little of wax.You can add a small wick because it helps ignition, but as we all know.. if it has a wick someone will think it's a candle.You can use potpourri, small pieces of cardboard, wood.Then you put one in the fireplace or to start a campfire.One of my firestarters burns for about 20 minutes and greatly starts a fire.Try it, is no expensive and if you want you can sell them in bags of 6.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmyer Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Well you could always throw it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 You could make votives, call the scent candle shop, and sell them at a reduced price, like your cost, so you don't lose any money.I make scrap votives, I layer mine. I have extra votive molds with wick pins in them then just fill in different layers as I have wax. That way you don't have candle shop scent, each layer burns as it's own scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 great idea candleman. I wouldn't want to throw this wax away as it costs so much to import it to the UK!Also good idea for firestarters - especially as BBQ season coming up...BUT - doesn't the FO released during burning affect the food??Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I think tossing it sounds the best if the "sauce" doesn't mix well. You'd be gambling with whatever you make. It may not burn well and you already said it doesn't mix with the other wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Creek Candles Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 OMG:laugh2: :laugh2: Too funny. I would toss that mess in the garbage without a second thought. I wouldn't have to post the picture on a forum to know such a mess belongs in file 13. That is some nasty crap you have there girlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantes Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 There is a thread going on now about firestarters, if that interests you...http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22394I use all my left over scented wax to make these. I don't start cooking anything on the grill until it is burned down and by then, the firestarter is gone. I wouldn't worry about the scent for that.HTH:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSoyCandles Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I am kind of with Cabin Creek... Or you can hammer it up, put it in zip locks and call it misc wax crumbles- people buy that stuff up!!!Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 I usually do throw it away but I decided to ask on the forum whether there was any other use for it seeing as this wax costs me over $4.50 per pound as it's imported from the USA.I think I'll have a go at firestarters with this lot and in future, pour into moulds as and when I have spare wax to make "candle shop" candles.Nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Nat, I use firestarters in my fireplace only, but I can tell you there's no scent at all.If you look in the gallt my "big pillar" is made with leftovers, I didn't care for the scents but I poured in layers, not all together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 If you look in the gallt my "big pillar" is made with leftovers, I didn't care for the scents but I poured in layers, not all together!That what I do to make scrap votives. I sell them 2 for $1 and still make a profit, for they only cost me .25 to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Just make a really BIG wick out of something and you'll have a candle in a bucket!! Start a new trend. It might ward of skeeters and snakes. Great for outside parties. I had a friend in Texas whose husband would keep all the melted wax from candles they burned. He some how made a wick out of some worn out mens underware and every year took this massive candle with him to the deer lease. I thought the wick thing was so funny when he was telling me about it. He really swore by his candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 He some how made a wick out of some worn out mens underware... Oh my!.... thank you for sharing gingerinarkansas, that post belongs in a CT museum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyCat Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 lol - well that's a good use for a g-string huh? Especially the ones that are like cheese wires - put 'em to good use as massive candle wicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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