Mrs. Mel

I keep all the little bits of leftover wax from other candles and put them in the jar and then use a candle warmer to melt it all together. Very economical cz no wax gets wasted.

redrummy

You can make gifts with bath salts using them. They are adorable with your homemade salts and label.
homemade bath salts
For the Bath Salts Recipes -
one cup epsom salts or 1/4 cup sea salt, 1/4 cup
baking soda
a dash food coloring
1 or 2 teaspoons of glycerin per jar - optional, but glycerin is an effective skin moisturizer and a nice addition
a couple drops essential oils (I don't always add this, some people don't like the overpowering scent.)

Epsom salts and sea salt are soothing for tired muscles, while both will gently soften the water for a luxurious bath experience. You could also add a tablespoon or two of finely ground regular oatmeal (not quick cooking) for silky, skin-softening water.
Mix together and put in glass jar. Make a label listing ingredients, add a scoop if you want on a ribbon ( i use the scoops that come in gateraid mix)

amandasgramma

I have a friend that washes them and gets really small rocks or sands and glues it on the outside of the jars....she adds a votive candle and sells them at craft fairs. It's amazing how well they sell!

Nursesews

I have them all over my sewing room, holding anything and everything. :D

amma

I like the idea of melting down the bits and using the warmers...:D:D:D
thank you for the bath salts recipe too :D:D:D
I buy other candles and sit them in the empty jars..I have a couple that are a little bigger than the candles and they don't look bad sitting in there. You can also glue tissue paper on the outside to hide the gap in the candle and the glass and it makes a pretty glow behind the tissue paper.

rosalia856

I use them to put buttons ,my little beads, old needles so I don't stick myself. I have decorated them with ribbions and put gift cards in them to give away. :)

oksewglad

Thanks for this recipe :-D

Pinkiris

Our recycling center won't take candle jars--don't know why.
When there's just a little bit of candle left in the jar, can I set it in a pan of hot water to melt and then add to it from other candles? Seems like the last little bit of candle doesn't want to burn.

Anybody tried this??

Sue

amma

Yes I have. I melt the wax from one and pour it into the other. I use a knife to remove the metal piece and wick, then microwave it for a few seconds and pour it into the other jar.

Pinkiris

Thanks, Amma!

Sue