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I used the freezer method, and it got the wax off -- BUT -- if you have brass candlesticks, DO NOT use a butter knife to scrape off the wax!! I did this and now I have little scratches all over it before I noticed what it was doing! :{
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ScrapDiva
May 23, 2009
Excellent suggestions! Just what I needed! Thank You! -
BettySuePark34
Oct 24, 2008
jesterkaren, I have done that also and you are right it ALWAYS works! If i'm feeling a bit lazy though, sometimes I put the candle holder right into the freezer for about ten minutes and the wax just pops right off. Thats a good way to get melted wax tarts out of your tart burner basin when you're ready for a new scent.
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BettySuePark34
Oct 24, 2008
jesterkaren, I have done that also and you are right it ALWAYS works! If i'm feeling a bit lazy though, sometimes I put the candle holder right into the freezer for about ten minutes and the wax just pops right off. Thats a good way to get melted wax tarts out of your tart burner basin when you're ready for a new scent.
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jesterkaren
May 07, 2008
just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
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jesterkaren
May 07, 2008
just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
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jesterkaren
May 07, 2008
just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
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jesterkaren
May 07, 2008
just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
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mrsfixit
Dec 10, 2006
I removed candle wax from votives in 3 simple steps. 1-fill oval cassarole dish half full of water and zap in microwave for about 3 min. 2-Place votive in dish allowing just a little water inside the votive and zap again 1 min. 3-Carefully remove votive (may be hot) and gently push one side of wax and the whole piece will just pop right out...you may need to wash any residue wish soap and hot water.
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mrsfixit
Dec 10, 2006
I removed candle wax from votives in 3 simple steps. 1-fill oval cassarole dish half full of water and zap in microwave for about 3 min. 2-Place votive in dish allowing just a little water inside the votive and zap again 1 min. 3-Carefully remove votive (may be hot) and gently push one side of wax and the whole piece will just pop right out...you may need to wash any residue wish soap and hot water.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you like to keep some of those nice jars that candles come in (there good for Q-Tips and cotton balls), try this; I saw my husband's grandmother do this a few years ago. If the jar, candlestick or container can withstand boiling water, simply boil water, pour into jar, and watch the magic begin! The wax will melt and simply rise to the top. Let the wax cool slightly. You don't want it to get hard but you don't want it too soft either. Sometimes it may take 2 applications of boiling water. Also, the wax that you remove can then be used to put in those electric candle burners! Saves on candles and you can mix the scented candles and create your own.
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Nov 22, 2005
Before placing a wax tart [or wax melt] in a potpourri container, rub the container with Vaseline. After its use, the wax pops out easily!
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Nov 22, 2005
If the candleholder is glass or metal, place it in the freezer. When frozen, the wax should pop out easily. Or place it in the oven until the wax melts, then pour out the wax.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you like to keep some of those nice jars that candles come in (there good for Q-Tips and cotton balls), try this; I saw my husband's grandmother do this a few years ago. If the jar, candlestick or container can withstand boiling water, simply boil water, pour into jar, and watch the magic begin! The wax will melt and simply rise to the top. Let the wax cool slightly. You don't want it to get hard but you don't want it too soft either. Sometimes it may take 2 applications of boiling water. Also, the wax that you remove can then be used to put in those electric candle burners! Saves on candles and you can mix the scented candles and create your own.
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Nov 22, 2005
Before placing a wax tart [or wax melt] in a potpourri container, rub the container with Vaseline. After its use, the wax pops out easily!
