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QuestionHow do I remove stuck wax from a candle jar?
Filip KabashiFilip Kabashi is a Candlemaking Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Filip and his brother Anton founded Berryline Candles in 2021, offering pet-safe candles handmade with coconut wax. Berryline’s candles are also paraffin-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free. Committed to sustainability, Berryline Candles incorporates eco-friendly practices in production and packaging to minimize environmental impact. Berryline Candles has been featured in Biz X Magazine, The Penthouse Magazine, and the “Hello, Hello World” podcast. Berryline Candles is also a 2023 Community Votes Award winner for Best Candles in Windsor, a 2024 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Best Online Candle Shop and a 2024 Global Recognition Award recipient.
Candlemaking ExpertStart by freezing the jar until the wax hardens. Doing this will cause the wax to shrink, making it easier to dislodge. After the wax has hardened, gently pop it out. Then, clean any remaining residue with a cloth or scrub. You can then reuse the candle jar or melt the remaining wax to mix with other waxes. But make sure they are the same type of wax to achieve even burning and avoid potential safety hazards. -
QuestionWhat is the best material to make candle wicks?
Community AnswerCotton. Take 2-3 threads off of a cotton undershirt, twist together, dip in melted wax, and tie a paperclip or something with a little weight to the waxed string to ensure the wick stays centered and it goes all the way through the candle. -
QuestionCan I use the old container the candle came in?
Community AnswerIt depends on the container. With jar candles, it is recommended that you don't reuse in case of breakage. For any other, use your best judgement.
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QuestionCan I use pure essential oils for making candles?
Community AnswerYes, you can. It will make a lovely smell. Make sure you put enough in so you can smell the oil, but don't put too much in because it can create a really strong smell and sting your lungs.
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QuestionHow do I clean dirty wax for making candles?
Community AnswerHeat the old wax in a pot, when it is fully melted pour it through some cloth into a bowl. You can also melt the wax then let it harden, remove it from the pot and cut of the bottom section, the dirt will have settled to the bottom while it cooled. -
QuestionCan wax melts be recycled into candles? Do they burn as well as regular candle wax?
Community AnswerI have recycled spent wax melts into candles. Some brands burn better than others, but they all burn. There won't be much scent, but I don't care about that. I tend to blend similar colors together and use half pint mason jars to make the candles.
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QuestionHow do I make a wick for a candle?
TrixoniteCommunity AnswerCut a piece of string to length you want it. Melt a bit of leftover wax and soak the string in it. Use some pliers or something like that to take it out, and then let it dry for a bit. Voila! You have your own homemade candle wick. -
QuestionWhen the wax has melted, can I mix dried herbs into it to make herb-scented candles?
Community AnswerI don't think you should as it could create a fire hazard. The pieces of dried plant material will potentially catch fire and just smell like smoke. There shouldn't be anything in your candle except the wick, and maybe some decoration on the outside, if your candle is wide enough that it won't burn. To scent candles, buy a fragrance oil in the desired scent and add it to the melted wax before pouring it. -
QuestionHow can I get a color I want using old candles?
Chinmay GuptaCommunity AnswerUse food coloring. It is concentrated, and pouring a few drops on white wax, or a teaspoon on colored wax can convert it to the color of your choice. Use your own judgement in deciding how much, though. -
QuestionHow can I get wax out of a jarred candle without a candle warmer?
Megan16Community AnswerPlace the candle in a pot of water over a stove, making sure that the water covers the sides but not the top. The wax will eventually melt, and when it does, you can follow the above steps. -
QuestionAre there any other options to melt the candles?
Community AnswerYou can use the microwave. Cover the wax with a paper towel so it doesn't splash up. The time to melt the candle depends entirely on how thick your candle is. Either way, you need to keep an eye on the candle as you're heating it up. Do not leave the candle unattended in the microwave.
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QuestionCan I use a plastic type container or a jar?
Community AnswerIf the jar is microwavable, or heat safe, then yes. However, be careful in making sure of this. If it is unlabeled, it might not be safe for the microwave and it could melt.
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QuestionCan I use fragrance oil? If so, how much?
EnigmaCommunity AnswerYes. You should add enough to bring out the fragrance. Using too much fragrance will produce a strong smell, which might be irritating to the lungs. -
QuestionHow do I prevent the wick from coming off the bottom when I pour hot wax into the container?
Community AnswerUse a paper clip to hold the candle wick down so the wick doesn't come off the bottom while pouring the hot wax into the mould.
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QuestionCan I use the melted wax to hold the wick down, instead of paraffin?
Community AnswerYes. It looks like that's what they did in the video demo.
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QuestionWhat do i have to add into the melted wax so that it will last longer while burning?
Community AnswerTypically, soy wax lasts longer and will not burn as fast.
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