Ginevra Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Can you do anything about it in order to keep/reuse the glass holder? I feel dumb asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If there is candle residue you can nuke the glass in the microwave for a few seconds to melt it then wipe it out with a paper towel. Is that the kind of answer you are looking for? Eta: don't ddo this if there is a metal tab stuck to the bottom. Then you could warm the glass in a pan of hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If there is candle residue you can nuke the glass in the microwave for a few seconds to melt it then wipe it out with a paper towel. Is that the kind of answer you are looking for? That's what I'm looking for, but I don't think I can do that with this one due to metal on the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Stick it in the freezer, then pop with a butter knife. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I was thinking I could light it, let the wax liquify and pour off as much as I can, but I don't know if that is a "don't try this at home" thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I just use hot water to get the wax melted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That's what I'm looking for, but I don't think I can do that with this one due to metal on the glass. I edited. 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Stick it in the freezer, then pop with a butter knife. This works for me. I then wipe out any remaining wax with a paper towel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Cool. I'll try the freezer. Thank you, Hive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I stick it in a bowl with warm water (so it heats up on the outside) then wipe with paper towel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Some manufacturers superglue the metal tab to the bottom and you can't get it off for love or money. I think they think you will just have to go buy more of their product. They are wrong. It only makes me hate them. :0( :::making grrrrrrr sounds:::: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Come on, really? I thought this was going to be some philosophical musing, not an actual practical question! :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Another vote for the freezer. It works and isn't messy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Soaking in hot water for a while always works for me. Just rub with a sponge like you would any other dish, and the wax comes right off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I use a table knife and cut the remaining wax until I can pop out the pieces. That usually works to level out that glued-on wick base, too. Then I wipe it all out with a paper towel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 In the future, put a small amount of water in the glass votive, and the wax can't stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I usually pick out the metal tab while the wax is still melted and then PPP in s fresh votive. Carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 We always used hot soapy water. The wax warms up gets soft and a spoon dislodged the warm wax...then just rinse the votive, dry and put in a new candle. My mom worked with Home Interiors in the 70's and 80's. We've cleaned out a lot of votive cups. Never heard of the super glue at the bottom, but if you have that, get the wax out, then maybe try acetone to get the metal tab off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Come on, really? I thought this was going to be some philosophical musing, not an actual practical question! :lol: Okay, just for you, Sink: When one's emotional candle has burned to the bottom of the glass, how best to rejuvinate mind and spirit? Does that work for you? ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Okay, just for you, Sink: When one's emotional candle has burned to the bottom of the glass, how best to rejuvinate mind and spirit? Does that work for you? ;) The answer is the same: Apply cold (Daiquiris work) Pop out the old wax (systems, unhealthy relationships, poor self care) See, your thread was philosophical and practical! :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The answer is the same: Apply cold (Daiquiris work) Pop out the old wax (systems, unhealthy relationships, poor self care) See, your thread was philosophical and practical! :) Of course! That was totally why I posted it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Popping in the oven at 200 degrees, tossing out the warmed wax, and wiping it out with a paper towel also works well :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Okay, just for you, Sink: When one's emotional candle has burned to the bottom of the glass, how best to rejuvinate mind and spirit? Does that work for you? ;) THANK you! :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The answer is the same: Apply cold (Daiquiris work) Pop out the old wax (systems, unhealthy relationships, poor self care) See, your thread was philosophical and practical! :) And thank YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Consider the ice cube, the lonely one that doesn't pop out of the tray. It is stuck, and unwanted but in a short time, it gives a bit, yields to warmth around it and surrenders a part of itself. Then it easily pops out of its tray and goes forth to the daiquiri or the Mai Tai or Long Island Ice Tea, and it is fulfilled. So, too your candle wax...heat it a bit, until it yields and goes forth. But don't drink it. Or something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Consider the ice cube, the lonely one that doesn't pop out of the tray. It is stuck, and unwanted but in a short time, it gives a bit, yields to warmth around it and surrenders a part of itself. Then it easily pops out of its tray and goes forth to the daiquiri or the Mai Tai or Long Island Ice Tea, and it is fulfilled. So, too your candle wax...heat it a bit, until it yields and goes forth. But don't drink it. Or something. Did you ever have those steel ice trays with the lever handle on them? You had to be Paul Buyan to crack those darn things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Did you ever have those steel ice trays with the lever handle on them? You had to be Paul Buyan to crack those darn things. I remember those! I just googled to look at them and you can still buy some...anywhere from $10-30! You're right though. The ice cubes were so difficult to remove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Shine a hair dryer on it. The wax will melt and you can wipe it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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