You burned through another candle, and now you're staring at the empty jar. The jar looks back at you, wondering, "Am I going to collect dust like all the others?"
No, not this time. Candle refill kits are an easy and eco-friendly way to reuse and upcycle your empty candle jars. They cost significantly less than a new candle ($19 vs $28), and refilling a candle is a fun and easy DIY project. To get started, clean out your candle jar. Our favorite method of removing the wax is the hot water trick. Boil a kettle, pour the hot water into your candle jar, and let the hot water soften the remaining wax. Wax weighs less than water, so the wax should float to the top of the jar. If it doesn't, gently scoop it out with a spoon.
Once you've removed the wax from the jar, thoroughly dry the jar. Wax and water are not friends - if there is any water left in the jar, it will cause the wax to curdle and separate the fragrance from the wax. I like letting the jar dry overnight if I can. This ensures that it's bone dry.
Now that your jar is clean and dry, it's ready to be refilled. Take your candle refill, tear the bag open, and remove the wick, wick clip, and warning label. Place the candle refill on a heat-safe plate or bowl. Pop it in the microwave for ~2 minutes. I like microwaving in 30-second increments to make sure the wax doesn't overheat and get scorched since microwave speeds may vary.
When the wax is melted, carefully remove the bag from the microwave. The wax will be hot, so be careful! If any scented wax comes in contact with the skin, wash it off immediately and seek medical care if you burn yourself.
Now, onto the fun part. Grab your clean, dry, empty jar and pour the wax in it. Let the wax cool for approximately five minutes. Then, insert the wooden wick into the metal wick clip and place it into the center of the jar. Allow the wax to cool and harden for at least 24 hours before lighting the candle. For best results, allow the wax to cure for two weeks. This will give you the 50 hours of burn time you get from our cult-favorite candles!