We're sure that everyone who loves candles as much as we do is always wondering how they can reuse ceramic, glass or other candle moulds. After all, they are usually incredibly beautiful, and they are also associated with memories, sweet moments or even small traditions. So, we decided to help you out and created a small guide with useful tips and interesting ideas for the "second life" of candle moulds.
So the day has come - your favourite candle has burned to the end. All that's left is a certain amount of wax at the bottom, a small wick with a holder, and the mould or container itself. First of all, the candle jar needs to be completely cleaned. And there are several ways to do this easily.
There are also some cautions to keep in mind when cleaning moulds.
Organisers for jewellery or cosmetics
As our personal experience and practice shows, candle jars can be a great place to store jewellery, or hair accessories, or various cosmetic items. Blowed glass candle bowls from the collection "Marevo" are ideal for this.
Vase for flowers
Квіти та свічки дещо схожі між собою – й ті й інші тішать нас своїм ароматом. Тож красивий контейнер від свічки може стати вазою для невеличкого букета квітів.
А ще, якщо контейнери для свічок дуже ретельно вимити, то їх цілком можна використовувати навіть і на кухні для зберігання, скажімо, цукру чи солі, печива чи горішків. Керамічні горщики із чорнодимленої кераміки із колекції "Spices and herbs" are perfect for such purposes.
А якщо ви хочете все ж продовжити життя свічки, то ми пропонуємо послугу повторного наповнення – коли ваша свічка догорить, ви зможете принести чи надіслати її нам і ми наповнимо її ароматом знову.
Тож як бачите, варіантів для використання форм від свічок є досить багато – зберігайте красу та продовжуйте традиції.
When the candle is bigger than the light....
So the day has come - your favourite candle has burned to the end. All that's left is a certain amount of wax at the bottom, a small wick with a holder, and the mould or container itself. First of all, the candle jar needs to be completely cleaned. And there are several ways to do this easily.
How to clean the mould from wax or paraffin
Low temperature method First, place the container with the remaining wax in the freezer for several hours. Once it has hardened, use a spoon or similar object to carefully remove the wax residue. Next, moisten a paper towel with warm water and wipe the inside of the mould well. This is a good method for candles that were made with paraffin or beeswax. High temperature method You can also get rid of wax or paraffin residue using the high temperature method. To do this, fill a bowl with boiling water and place the candle jar in it for a few minutes. The heat from the boiling water will melt the wax that remains on the inside of the mould. Once the wax has softened, carefully remove the container from the water and wipe it with a paper towel. Conventional washing method This is the easiest method and works well for candles made from waxes with a low melting point, such as soy wax. First, remove as much of the wax residue as possible using a spoon or something similar, but in a way that doesn't damage the mould. Then simply fill it with hot soapy water, let it sit for a minute, and then scrub the inside of the mould with the wax. Then wipe the mould with a paper towel.
There are also some cautions to keep in mind when cleaning moulds.
- If you are not sure about the strength of the container, we recommend using the normal washing method - it is slower, but you have less chance of damaging your favourite container.
- Never wash wax melted in water down the drain. It will cool and harden and may cause blockages.
- Take care not to overheat glass containers. There is a risk that the glass may crack if the jar gets too hot. In fact, both freezing and using boiling water can cause damage to the mould, so use these methods only if you are sure that the container can withstand such manipulations :).
- Never use the microwave to melt wax in old candle moulds. The wick holder is made of metal, so it can not only damage the microwave, but also cause a fire.
Organisers for jewellery or cosmetics
As our personal experience and practice shows, candle jars can be a great place to store jewellery, or hair accessories, or various cosmetic items. Blowed glass candle bowls from the collection "Marevo" are ideal for this.
Vase for flowers
Квіти та свічки дещо схожі між собою – й ті й інші тішать нас своїм ароматом. Тож красивий контейнер від свічки може стати вазою для невеличкого букета квітів.
А ще, якщо контейнери для свічок дуже ретельно вимити, то їх цілком можна використовувати навіть і на кухні для зберігання, скажімо, цукру чи солі, печива чи горішків. Керамічні горщики із чорнодимленої кераміки із колекції "Spices and herbs" are perfect for such purposes.
А якщо ви хочете все ж продовжити життя свічки, то ми пропонуємо послугу повторного наповнення – коли ваша свічка догорить, ви зможете принести чи надіслати її нам і ми наповнимо її ароматом знову.
Тож як бачите, варіантів для використання форм від свічок є досить багато – зберігайте красу та продовжуйте традиції.
When the candle is bigger than the light....