Candle preparation comes with many scraps. The leftovers of the candle preparation process will be subjected to recycling, and this process includes the making of citronella candles, torch candles, mould testing, and so on. The scented and unscented candle scraps are used altogether to create something unique by the candle makers.
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Candle Recycling
For recycling the candle scraps, you need to collect the scraps from the burned-out candles of all colours, scents, and so on.
The required equipment and tools include –
- Strainer
- Melt pot
- Pail, tub, or moulds
- Chopsticks, tongs, or fork
Instructions
Differentiate the scraps into different categories such as coloured scraps, non-coloured scraps, scented scraps, and non-scented scraps.
Remove the burned wick from the pile of uncoloured or unscented scraps. Make sure that you remove all the unwanted dust and dirt and burnt parts from the collected scraps.
Melt and filter the wax in the melt pot. You can now remove all the unwanted particles from the melted wax by straining the liquid with the help of a strainer. The wicks, dirt and debris will be completely removed. You can even use tongs, chopsticks, or even a fork to remove the unwanted particles.
- Pour the liquid inside a pail or tub for later use.
Reusing of the Candle Containers
The required material for the process is an old candle container. You can start the process by collecting,
- Paper towels
- Butter knife or spoon
- Oven mitts
- Parchment paper
- Baking pan
Instructions
- Start scooping as much waxes as possible from the container. You can use the butter knife to cut and use the hardened part of the wax in the container. You can even go with the idea of freezing the wax container, so that the wax inside the pot will get separated from it.
- Arrange the containers or the candle mould on a baking pan in an upside-down position on a parchment paper.
- Bake the containers at 180 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- With the help of the oven mitts, remove the container from the oven and check whether there are remaining wax particles in it. If you find any attached wax inside the containers, then let the containers bake in the oven for some more time.
- Remove the containers from the oven with the help of oven mitts and remove the parchment paper from below the surface of the baking pan.
- Wipe the candle containers thoroughly to make sure that they are dried completely. You also should check for the possible cracks or breakage in the container due to heating. If you find even a hairline crack, then the container is of no further use.
Just like all the other products, candle remains and wax from the old candles can be used for preparing fresh candles. Collect the remains and make use of them to the fullest.
