Microwave Candlemaking

Use old wax to create another candle from prior candles.

Step 1 Gather supplies and prepare wax

Old candles, any type.
A microwave safe glass jar.
Some wicks.
Scrape the wax out of the jars.
Break up the wax.
Remove any metal wick holders or other debris.

Comments

[a.nony.mouse]

great 'ible, though i personally would be cautious about doing this in a microwave. there is always the possibility that, because microwaves often have a tendency to cook unevenly, that the wax could melt in layers, form bubbles, and explode. as to the likelihood of that actually happening, i have no idea. it may not happen at all, but i'm going to be very careful about this.

[Cthulu]

Congrats on your first Instructable. Does the glass get hot when microwaved?

[zorgberg]

yes it gets hot, also the candle gets hot

[gmjhowe]

Great work, using a microwave is a good idea. One warning though, when we tried this the resulting candle gave off alot of blacker smoke, which actually stained the wall and ceiling.

[zorgberg]

I noticed more soot also, but just keep your wick short it will not be too much of a problem, I burned my candle inside my apartment and it didn't stain the white walls or ceiling.