Comments on: Jars for Things

By: Candle Jar DIY and Makeup Organization

Candle Jar DIY and Makeup Organization — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

[...] cleaning the jars, I used this tutorial. The boiling hot water did its magic and the hardened wax rose to the surface of the jars. It [...]

By: Reilee

Reilee — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:38:53 +0000

This looks like a lot of work. It’s 1000% simpler to place your jar in the freezer for 5 minutes then break the wax out with a fork or butter knife. It comes out clean and you can salvage the wax if you want to.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:24:49 +0000

Hi Annette, you can try doing the hot water trick a few more time to loosen the glue, or perhaps some Goo Gone. We had luck getting the stubborn wick out with a spoon or butter knife.

By: Annette

Annette — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:10:55 +0000

How do you get out the wick? My last two glass jars, the wick was glued to the bottom. Any recommendations to remove it when it is glued?

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:58 +0000

If you put alittle water in the bottom of the candle holder before you put the candle in. It will come right out.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:10:15 +0000

The freezer method is FOOLPROOF! It works all the time and you only need to have it in the freezer for about half an hour! It comes out clean and easily!!