Great video. Here's a tip to remove the leftover wax from a vessel MUCH faster and easier. Just fill it with boiling water and let it sit. the wax automatically separates, floats to the top and solidifies into one piece once it's cooled off. Very easy to remove.
Totally forgot about this method, it's been awhile since I've used any methods other than my heat gun🤦♀️ which unless your candle maker or construction worker you wouldn't have around your house. Thanks for letting her know this quicker and much easier and safer method. She almost gave me a heart attack
It definitely works, but I'm personally not that fond of this idea, as I like to use leftover wax in wax melters, and the fragrances tend to dissolve partially in water. I usually melt the wax using a 2-in-1 wax melter (heating the candle in a pot of hot water would probably work too, though it is not as easy and safe) and pour it into a silicone mold to create wax melts.
Hi Jerika! Just thought I'd hop on here when I saw this. Wonderful video! I thought you might want to know you should NEVER plug a presto pot into an extension cord. It should go directly into the wall. It is actually in the safty directions. My husband is an electrician and I make tons of candles. When my husband created my Presto Pot it was the first thing he told me. No extension cords! So thought I'd let you know. It's simply a fire hazzard is all. Have a great day! Jill Gross
I just put the jar on my wax melt warmer it all melts and just pours out easily… if there isn’t much I throw inside cotton balls to soak it up… it also loosens the wick tabs
I've been making candles for over a decade and am a former firefighter and re-using jars isn't the greatest idea. If it's for personal use it's fine I guess, but the problem is that heat weakens and degrades glass so the more you expose it to heat the more likely it will eventually shatter or crack. My insurance company also made it clear they wouldn't cover any jars reused for customers so that's another thing to keep in mind. I reuse them on occasion just for me but would never sell them to a customer just to be absolutely safe.
@christeef6840 I had no idea! Thank you for that information. I wanted to save old candle jars if I were ever to make my own candles for a hobby. I will be very cautious for the future!
We are watching your video right now, loving it as always. But… my husband is super concerned about your extension cord. You need a cord that can handle 15 amps because of the presto pot. Don’t use the Christmas tree cord, lol.
Thank you sooo much ive been saving my used candles and wondering the easiest wasy to get old leftover wax out!! Thanks again! Will def be trying this. Candles in the freezer as zi type!
Hi lady j, i just made my first candle, did't work out too well. thanks for your insight on candles. my wick burned out too fast. i think i have the wrong size wick. trying again.
A better and maybe safer way to get used wax out of jars is either put them in oven on low heat to melt wax or put jar in shallow pan with water and bring water to simmer so wax melts. I personally prefer the oven method to insure the vessel won't crack or brake, especially if it very unique or beautiful.
@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you, you made me so nervous freezing the jar and then my heart racing covering my eyes peaking thru my fingers 🙈 when you were using the knife to get the wax out, I didn't know if I was going make it through your video. Most stressful several minutes of my day and I've been to 3 doctors and had tests done and blood drawn. 🤣🤣
@@IrishQ76omg… reading your post gave me a panic attic😳 you really went on wayyy too much,so very unnecessary. Not to mention you’re not even educated on this matter. For starters this young lady has this down to a science by using mathematics, not to mention that using the freezing method is much more safer than using an oven that can create chemical reactions that can in turn ruin the oven components which can then permeate into the food that’s being cooked afterwards… and last but least what about a FIRE duhh.. oh you poor thing🙄 just try sitting back and listen instead of speaking before we all end up at the Drs for not only lab work but burnt skin and mental breakdowns
hello Jerika Zimmerman How are you? what i do with my is left over wax in the candle i boiled hot water and pour the hot water in the candle and it will melt the candle but don't but the hot water in the drain.
Great video. Here's a tip to remove the leftover wax from a vessel MUCH faster and easier. Just fill it with boiling water and let it sit. the wax automatically separates, floats to the top and solidifies into one piece once it's cooled off. Very easy to remove.
This is cool! I will for sure try this!
Totally forgot about this method, it's been awhile since I've used any methods other than my heat gun🤦♀️ which unless your candle maker or construction worker you wouldn't have around your house. Thanks for letting her know this quicker and much easier and safer method. She almost gave me a heart attack
Was just going to mention the hot water tip!
It definitely works, but I'm personally not that fond of this idea, as I like to use leftover wax in wax melters, and the fragrances tend to dissolve partially in water. I usually melt the wax using a 2-in-1 wax melter (heating the candle in a pot of hot water would probably work too, though it is not as easy and safe) and pour it into a silicone mold to create wax melts.
Thanks so much for the shoutout, girl! ☺️ So glad the formula helped you out! I’m going to be checking out your other videos to learn about soap! ❤️
Aw you should get into soap! It’s a lot of fun!!!
Hi Jerika! Just thought I'd hop on here when I saw this. Wonderful video! I thought you might want to know you should NEVER plug a presto pot into an extension cord. It should go directly into the wall. It is actually in the safty directions. My husband is an electrician and I make tons of candles. When my husband created my Presto Pot it was the first thing he told me. No extension cords! So thought I'd let you know. It's simply a fire hazzard is all.
Have a great day!
Jill Gross
Great suggestion! Will keep that In mind for next time!
What about those power supply ones? Forgot what they're called lol
I just put the jar on my wax melt warmer it all melts and just pours out easily… if there isn’t much I throw inside cotton balls to soak it up… it also loosens the wick tabs
I've been making candles for over a decade and am a former firefighter and re-using jars isn't the greatest idea. If it's for personal use it's fine I guess, but the problem is that heat weakens and degrades glass so the more you expose it to heat the more likely it will eventually shatter or crack. My insurance company also made it clear they wouldn't cover any jars reused for customers so that's another thing to keep in mind. I reuse them on occasion just for me but would never sell them to a customer just to be absolutely safe.
Ya I wouldn’t resell them either… lol
@christeef6840
I had no idea! Thank you for that information. I wanted to save old candle jars if I were ever to make my own candles for a hobby. I will be very cautious for the future!
Another great suggestion is to pour boiled water inside the jar, this also melts the wax and simply pops out in one piece effortlessly xx
Great job my dear keep up the good work and sharing we really appreciate it
I actually place mine in a 170 degree oven and let it melt - pour it out, wipe down and viola its clean
I love the way you explain everything. I have watch and watch video and you have gave me the confidence to try 💕.
Aw thanks for watching !
Aw thanks for watching !
Thank you ❤
We are watching your video right now, loving it as always. But… my husband is super concerned about your extension cord. You need a cord that can handle 15 amps because of the presto pot. Don’t use the Christmas tree cord, lol.
Phew! Great suggestion!
Great! ❤
Thank you for sharing and yes we love your video.
I sometimes use a heat gun I melt all the sides and I melt the wax that’s in there
Thank you sooo much ive been saving my used candles and wondering the easiest wasy to get old leftover wax out!! Thanks again! Will def be trying this. Candles in the freezer as zi type!
Woohoo! Check out the comments for other great suggestions for getting wax out of old candle jars 🥰
Love your videos. So informative and easy to listen to.
Great video JZ!!
Hi lady j, i just made my first candle, did't work out too well. thanks for your insight on candles. my wick burned out too fast. i think i have the wrong size wick. trying again.
This is such a great idea…..
Thank you! It’s so fun!
Great videos. Very informative 👏
Thank you!
If you let it set with hot water it will loosen up the tabs and they come off easier.
A better and maybe safer way to get used wax out of jars is either put them in oven on low heat to melt wax or put jar in shallow pan with water and bring water to simmer so wax melts.
I personally prefer the oven method to insure the vessel won't crack or brake, especially if it very unique or beautiful.
Wow will definitely try this next time!
@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you, you made me so nervous freezing the jar and then my heart racing covering my eyes peaking thru my fingers 🙈 when you were using the knife to get the wax out, I didn't know if I was going make it through your video. Most stressful several minutes of my day and I've been to 3 doctors and had tests done and blood drawn. 🤣🤣
@@IrishQ76omg… reading your post gave me a panic attic😳 you really went on wayyy too much,so very unnecessary. Not to mention you’re not even educated on this matter. For starters this young lady has this down to a science by using mathematics, not to mention that using the freezing method is much more safer than using an oven that can create chemical reactions that can in turn ruin the oven components which can then permeate into the food that’s being cooked afterwards… and last but least what about a FIRE duhh.. oh you poor thing🙄 just try sitting back and listen instead of speaking before we all end up at the Drs for not only lab work but burnt skin and mental breakdowns
hello Jerika Zimmerman How are you? what i do with my is left over wax in the candle i boiled hot water and pour the hot water in the candle and it will melt the candle but don't but the hot water in the drain.
I was wonder ing I have 4 cases of candlestick melted when I was at a show is there way you can redo them lie you do with one candle
Do you still making soaps
I noticed no double wick in yours. What's the purpose for the double wick in previous candle. I'm guessing there's a few answers on that
The double wick ensures the melt pool goes all the way to the edge. Since
This was just a candle for me,
I didn’t mind if it tunneled a bit.
@@JerikaZimmerman thanks for the response. I love your channel.