JMT Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I know you all are laughing because this must of happened to you as well.I just got my clothes from laundry and I was making candles and boom! Wax down the leg! I try to scrape it off but that makes it worse. I even took my pants off and put it over the flame of the stove to melt it off but them I burnt a hole in my jeans!!! STOP LAUGHING! So any advice? Besides doing the sensible thing and were an old shirt and pants?thanksJMTBklyn, NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlelovr Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 ROFLMAO! Sorry, I dont know what will get it out but I just had to tell you how funny you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Been there, done that. First....Stay away from an open flame!! Scrape off as much wax as you can, then put several layers of paper towels over the stain (I think a brown paper bag works too.) and keep ironing over it. The paper towels will absorb the heated wax. Then throw it in the wash. It usually takes a few washing to really get the stain out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Make candles naked! I couldn't resist lol!Actually I agree with Deb. Scrape off as much as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamR Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I have very few clothes that don't have wax or paint (I paint, too) on them. I made the mistake of pouring just one candle with a new cordoroy shirt on, dark green. I scraped off all the wax I could see, then used DeSolvit on the greasy spot. After it was washed, there was no sign of any wax or oil spot. I swear by this stuff, wouldn't be without it.Pam R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyp Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I think all my clothes have wax stains on them too. I have a pair of suede lace up boots and some wax dribbled on the toe, and it looked like blood and I didn't even notice it, but boy did other people. I kept getting stopped by people in walmart telling me I was bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I would try putting the pants in the freezer and then peel the wax off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie130 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Try soaking your pants in hot vinegar (distilled white) solution in the washer for about 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithsem Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 As I read your post I thought of the first time I got wax on something worse than that my clothes...in my washer!!! So take heart....clothes can be washed, ironed and other things...I did manage to get the wax out...after hours of scraping and about standing on my head in order to get in the inside of the washer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Invest in an apron. I always wear an apron when I am working - its a nice thick one. It has saved more clothes. I just worry when I am disinfecting my area that I will get bleach on me and it will soak through my apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just make them your holy candle pants now..I keep a bin in my candle room for my candle clothes.. That way if I go to pour something.. I can do a quick change to my crappy clothes. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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