KTT Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 What is a good way to store scented jar candles for a period of time? I've read elsewhere that you wrap up the candle in a paper towel, then put the candle in a plastic storage bag, and store in a cool dry place, but I don't know if that's correct. If this isn't correct, what is the correct way, and how long will the candles keep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Not sure of the the quantity you are talking about. I assume you mean unburned candles that you have extra of. Every year after Christmas I box up my left over fall/holiday candles into the boxes that my jars come in. I move them into a closet in the house that is dark and gets no sunlight. I do that with my extra fragrance oil as well. Those candles look and smell great when I bring them out of the closet in August or September and the oils are just fine as well. I have a man that I sell candles to and he says he takes the extra ones that he is not ready to burn and puts them in the freezer. I haven't tried that myself nor would I have enough room anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTT Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Not sure of the the quantity you are talking about. I assume you mean unburned candles that you have extra of. Every year after Christmas I box up my left over fall/holiday candles into the boxes that my jars come in. I move them into a closet in the house that is dark and gets no sunlight. I do that with my extra fragrance oil as well. Those candles look and smell great when I bring them out of the closet in August or September and the oils are just fine as well. I have a man that I sell candles to and he says he takes the extra ones that he is not ready to burn and puts them in the freezer. I haven't tried that myself nor would I have enough room anyway.Thanks for the response! Yeah, I am referring to unburned candles. I wondered if storing them for a period of time would cause the fragrance to fade. I'm glad to know otherwise. I did hear that one shouldn't put candles in the freezer for long periods as it may cause the candles to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Last year I had candles stored for 9 months in my closet and they were good. To be honest I think there were probably better than the ones we made and sold after just a week of curing. Maybe after a couple of years it might hurt them. I think the guy that said he put them in the freezer is a little nutty, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Quite a few months back I found one I'd made around 2003-2005 (ish). I thought why not. Lit it up and it had a great HT. It also burned just like they did after making them. It was stored with a black screw on cap....the ones that are country style. That was 415 soy. I don't have any older paraffin ones around to know how they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I use pariffin, and store extras in the box the jars came in too - they are fine, even after 9 months waiting for the season to come round again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadic Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I honestly don't do much - just put the lid on securely and store in the old linen closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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