Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

I have a problem. With candles. Meaning I have too many. Well, there is no such thing as TOO many, but I have a lot that look like this photo. One small morsel of wax left, and a nice blackened top that screams "I've had enough!" So while browsing my other addiction, Pinterest, I saw an amazing post about "upcycling" candles. So, I decided to try.





First things first, a trip to Michaels. Your buying list is:

1. Wicks. They sell many kinds, I bought 9" because the glass container I purchased was taller.
2. Glass container! You can always search your house for one as well. For the next time, I will use something I currently have.

3. Popsicle Sticks

First thing is place a wick in your container. Wind it around the popsicle stick to keep it in place for now.

Try to avoid having a nosey kitty, who trys to steal your popsicle stick.

Next, boil some water! Depending on the size of your candle, and the amount of wax left, it can take 5-10 minutes before it's totally liquid.

This is what your candle will start to look like! Make sure the wax is completely dry before you pour the next on top. While my next candle melted, I put it in the freezer to speed up cooling time.

Having a few curious chaperones is never a bad thing!

This is the candle after I poured the final candle in. I used all "like" scents like Gingerbread, Candied Caramel Pecans, Cinnamon Vanilla, and Banana Nut Bread.

Once your last scent is in, and it's dried for a bit, cut your wick and BOOM! Pretty, delicious smelling candle! Burn immediately! Loving this so much already, I can't wait to do more.