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Candle lovers, what do you do with the jars?

house_cat — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:20:37 GMT

I love candles!

When I'm at home, there's always a candle or two burning. I think the expense is worth it, considering how delightful they make my house smell.

What I don't like is the waste when they're burned down.

What do you do with the jars?

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:24:03 GMT

Recycling.

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on the bay — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:25:19 GMT

@house_cat-

Such a good question!

Well, if they are pretty or unusual and I can use them for a tea light or something else, I'll keep (but being very selective).

If they are just ordinary and not attractive on their own, I throw out.

If they are nice but I don't want to keep, I donate to Goodwill near us.

And considering the "purging thread," I do go through them every once in awhile and sort like above

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GiantsLover — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:11:28 GMT

I place battery operated candles inside which have a timer .

On the outside my friend glued some clear rhinestones so it looks snazzy and sparkles when the light hits them, and the candle is turned on.

I placed them in my livingroom wall unit, and everyone remarks how lovely they look either on or off.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:29:52 GMT

Nest ,glass candle jars are so beautiful it is hard to throw them away.

Actually they are drink glasses ,I think, but I have no use for them. I have accumulated a very nice set......lol

Nest,oil diffusers also are beautiful and I have many of them. They match the glasses................lol

I am gonna have to start throwing them away ..........lol

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Fressa — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:29:48 GMT

I use quite a few of them in the bathrooms to hold cottbn balls, q tips, cosmetic pads, bath fizzies, etc. I have a couple on my vanity to hold tweezers, tiny parts to trimmerers, lipsticks, etc. I use a couple for some office supplies on my desk. I like them because you can see what you have in them. I used baskets for most of these same items but since I have the glass jars I find that it just saves a bit more time to find what you' need.

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:30:06 GMT

I usually don't buy jarred candles for that reason. Libbey glass makes great votive holders up to 6" for dirt cheap. I usually burn Root candles.

Hat Creek candles in WI makes specialty jarred candles with personalized lids that are adorable keepsakes.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:40:00 GMT

Trash/recycle. I burn lots and there is no way I could keep them all. I've got three going right now. You should see my stash! Heck yeah they are worth the expense!

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Skididdy — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:42:36 GMT

Great question @house_cat.

If they are nothing special, I store my small votives in them in my cabinet.

If they are nicer I keep them for little things like tea bags, or Keurig pods for storage.

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Eager2Learn — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:20:19 GMT

I've kept a few for use around the house (bathroom, office, etc). The really nice heavy ones I keep and the rest go to the recycling bucket.

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house_cat — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:39:20 GMT

Thank you for the nice ideas.

For those of you who recycle them, do you clean all the wax out first? Is there an easy way to do that?

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Eager2Learn — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:47:59 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
Thank you for the nice ideas.
For those of you who recycle them, do you clean all the wax out first? Is there an easy way to do that?

Yes, I do clean the wax out. After the last burning, I pour out the hot wax into a go cup for instance (for trashing later), then wipe the jar with paper towels to clean. If the wax is not all melted, I put the candle in the microwave for a few seconds, then wipe out.

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house_cat — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:57:03 GMT

@Eager2Learn

That's what I do, also. I was hoping there was an easier way. The wick is often glued down and its base is made of metal. I sometimes put the jar into a saucepan with warm water to loosen the wax, rather than the microwave for this reason.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:56:20 GMT

I find it very hard to actually find good candles, i buy wax melts.

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RedTop — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:01:47 GMT

I usually toss them, but try to keep one to burn votive candles in.

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GinzTonic — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:17:33 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
Recycling.

Ditto

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pattypeep — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:25:11 GMT

@house_cat I recycle them.

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pattypeep — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:27:12 GMT

@house_cat I freeze the jars, then break out the wax. Easy Peasy.

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SahmIam — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:34:39 GMT

Depends on what kind of jar we're talking about.

If it's the Yankee Candle jar with a lid style or anything that's just a straight up and down glass jar (Walmart, YC, BH&G) I toss.

I tend to keep the more decorative ones to reuse with votives or tealights (think really gorgeous holiday glass ones). The smaller glass jar by Dipytique I reuse to hold makeup brushes, lip gloss, vials of perfume, etc.

It really depends on the size, the quality and the style of the vessel as to what happens to it in the end.

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house_cat — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:57:08 GMT

@pattypeep wrote:
@house_cat I freeze the jars, then break out the wax. Easy Peasy.

🤯 !!!!!

I can't wait to try it!