Are you wondering what to do with your cute old candle jar? If yes, then let us help you out!
Lighting up a scented candle while reading a book or working, or simply lying down is a soothing and refreshing experience. As more and more people today are moving towards self-care, they prefer putting themselves before anything or anyone else. One of the easiest and most convenient ways of doing self-care is sitting in the presence of a burning candle.
But once the candle wick burns out, you don’t know what to do with it. You can, of course, throw it away, but why do that when you can make some cool things out of it? Recycling old jars, especially the ones made of clear soda-lime glass, give anything a beautiful look!
Before beginning to use the old jars lying around in your cupboard, you need to clean them. As it is not easy to get all the wax out of the container, you must follow the below tricks:
- Freeze the container for half an hour to remove the wax in one go.
- Hear the jar upside down on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Gently heat the container on the top of a stove using a double boiler.
After removing the wax and sticky labels from the jar, you are ready to use it for other things!
Bathroom Storage
There are numerous ways of using the old candle containers in bathrooms. As we keep many things in there, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, rubber band, loofah, scrubber, soap, etc., you can use an old container in multiple ways. If you want to protect whatever you keep in there from dust and water, use a jar with a lid.
Stationary Keeper
The incredible thing about candle jars is their versatility. You can use them anywhere from the bathroom to the kitchen, and they will look good!
You can put stationery materials such as markers, pencils, scissors, correctors, pens, bookmarks, eraser, sharpener, etc. However, consider the size of the bottle – if you’re going to put an eraser or tape in it, you can go for a small container. But for taller items, reach out for taller containers.
Makeup & Skincare Holder
People who are into makeup and beauty would understand how annoying it is to find the right brush at the right time. You can’t use a concealer brush for putting blush, vice versa and so on. Thankfully, instead of investing in a holder primarily dedicated to storing makeup brushes, you can make one for yourself!
Take an old candle jar and clean it thoroughly before putting your beauty and skincare products in it. From mascara, lipstick, eyeliner, concealer to tissues, toner, cleanser, you can put many things in it. As all skin care product suppliers use different-sized packaging, make sure the items you’re putting in the jar are not causing it to trip.
Make Tiny Plant Pots
As more and more people today are becoming eco-friendly, you may also consider becoming one by making yourself a plant baby. Old candle jars are perfect for giving a leafy look to your home! You can use a colored glass container if the plant requires soil and a clear one if it only needs water for growing.
If you have a few similar-looking jars lying around in your cupboard, you can make herb pots out of them for your kitchen window. To enhance their look, consider layering the bottom with small stones to allow for drainage and then put soil and plant on top!
Small Flower Vases
If you have a flower garden in your backyard, you’re lucky! While there are people who mind cutting flowers, if you’re not one of them, you can make a tiny vase for your bedroom using a candle container and some flowers from your garden. If the container is small, cut the flowers short and clean it thoroughly using hot soapy water or anything else that works.
Go to your garden and cut some pretty spring blooms that you’d love to look at throughout the day. It will look even cuter if you have a bunch of them dotted along with the side table.
Drop Some Tea Lights
Do you want to create a romantic vibe for your next date but don’t know how?
Drop some tea light candles into an empty candle jar to create a chic visual effect. You can also paint it before dropping in the lights. It will help you emit a colorful ambiance. Also, the sparkling shimmer of filtered candlelight will make anyone feel cozy and calm.
A Brand New Candle
Making a new candle is an effortless procedure. All you need is a boiler, pan, wax, wick, essential oils, and a candle jar! Pick your favorite essential oils and color the wax if you want while it is still in the boiler. For this, you don’t need to clean up the jar because, in any way, you’re using it again for the same purpose.
If you can do that, you may consider starting a homemade candle business or gifting them to your closed ones in rigid gift boxes wholesale.
Lip Balm & Lip Gloss
If you want to upcycle the old tins lying around in your home but have run out of ideas, don’t worry, what are we here for? These small containers are great for storing your homemade lip gloss, bath salts, dried herbs, and balms, typically a mixture of shea butter along with essential oils.
Final Words
After learning about all the different ways you can use your old candle jar, we hope you don’t throw it away. Besides the above tips, you can also use them to put souvenirs, spices, tea bags, candies, lotion, art supplies, and even a photo frame. We hope by following the above tips, you move towards an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
