So, the other day, I went into Goodwill to stroll around. I scored a couple things, one being my project today, and it is really simple to do. Today’s creative craft is giving life back to a pumpkin candle jar.
Even though this is a creative craft inspiration hop this is so easy I did all the creativity thinking for you. 🙂 In this blog I will give you steps on how you make your favorite candle jar useable again. BUT before I show you, I need to tell you about our monthly Creative Craft group.
Our group is led by Sara Birdz of a Feather and Donna Modern on Monticello, they both are the master minds for the monthly blog hop, they both do a fantastic job gathering up talented crafters to provide you inspiration. This month there are 6 of us crafters sharing cute creative items at the bottom of my page, I will share each participant’s link to their page.
Now, back to the thrift store candle!
I found this in Goodwill for only $2.99.
What’s left of the candle still has a fragrance of fall apple cider very strongly.
It had a very cute leaf tag still on the stem, which I will probably put back on after I revive it.
Since the candle still had a very strong scent, I am taking it out and adding another similar candle scent to it.
For now, I will put the wax to the side until the jar is finished.
Now it is time to deal with the waxy residue in the pumpkin jar.
To get the wax out of the jar, I placed it in hot, hot water with ammonia and dawn soap using a bucket or large bowl. Let it soak for 5 minutes; the mixture of the three items breaks down the wax and dissolves it. I don’t dare use my sink due to the wax could harden and clog my drain.
Since the wicks of the old candle was pretty much used up, I took three old votive candles and pulled out the wicks. They are stained the color of the votive candles, but only the tip of the wicks will be seen, and I will light the wicks so there won’t be a problem there.
Now to change the look of the pink pumpkin to fit my fall home’s style. I am using Melted Chocolate by Apple Barell, painting the outside of both the jar and lid and the inner part of the lid.
I did not paint the inside where I will be placing the melted candle wax. It will not be seen.
After giving the pieces two coats of the melted chocolate, I wanted it to have a glossy finished, so I gave it one good coat of High Gloss Clear Rust-0leum spray paint.
After the clear coat dried, I placed the three wicks in the bottom of the jar. I used a little E-6000 to the bottom of the wicks to keep them in place.
To melt the candles, I placed them in a glass container, placed in the microwave for 3 minutes, or until it totally dissolved. Since it was soy blend it melted fast.
Slowly poured it into the container.
When the candle hardened all the way, I cut the wicks. I placed the tag back on the stem, because I thought it was cute.
I am so happy with the revived pumpkin jar candle. It will be styled with love this fall season.
And there you have it—what was once a forgotten relic is now a candle showstopper! So, tell me, did I just create a trash to treasure? (I vote treasure, obviously.)
Happy crafting and remember: a little creativity can go along way!
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