Have you ever felt guilty about throwing away half-used candles? You’re not alone. One creative Kmart shopper has come up with an original solution that allows him to make brand new candles out of leftover wax. Not only does it save money, it’s also good for the environment. This clever trick is a hit online, with some even calling it “the best Kmart trick ever.”
The clever shopper shared her groundbreaking idea in an online group, revealing how she transformed Kmart’s $10 pasta machine into a candle wax remelting station. Instead of throwing away half-used candles, she reuses the leftover wax and makes new candles by melting it in the pasta machine. Other Kmart fans are thrilled with the clever use of the humble kitchen appliance.
Melting candle wax
The process is actually quite simple. The enthusiastic DIYer explains: “I’m not even a pasta fan, but I love my DUSK candles. When they burn out, I save the leftovers and use my mini pasta machine to re-melt the wax. Then I refill the old jars and even the original candle containers! It’s a total game changer. No more half-used candles going to waste!”
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She also gave a practical tip: “Be sure to place your glass containers in hot water before pouring the hot wax into them to avoid cracking.”
The group members were immediately taken with the idea. “Oh my God, you have no idea how much I need this in my life. Do it as soon as possible!” one shouted.
Another added: “Such a great idea! I save all my used candles because there is so much wax left over but I didn’t know how to melt it down. I’m definitely going to try this!”
“Wow, Kmart has wicks? I didn’t know that! That’s amazing!” marveled one group member.
Others appreciated the reduced mess compared to traditional methods.
“I used to always do this on the stove, but it was so complicated. With the mini pasta machine, it’s perfect and hassle-free!”
“I think this is the most useful Kmart hack I’ve ever read! You are a legend. I’m going to Kmart tomorrow to get this to store all my candle leftovers. Wow, this has been a game changer, thanks!” raved another.
“This is a real hack! I love your work!”
“This is awesome!” exclaimed another user.
Safety tips for wax melting
Of course, no good trick is possible without a few safety tips. One candle-making pro said: “Although this is a fantastic idea, I would suggest buying wicks from a reputable supplier to reduce the risk of accidents. Also, make sure you use heat-resistant glass jars to avoid them breaking.”
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Another tip offers an alternative method: “You can also put the wax on a fragrance burner. I’ve done this when the candle wasn’t burning evenly, so one side is higher. I just cut it off, use up the wax and use it as a wax melt.”
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