How to Save a Broken Candle Jar
We’ll show you how to save a broken candle jar and all of its contents in this post. The first thing you need to do is place the pot in a microwave-safe bowl filled with water so that it can be heated gently. You will want to use a low power setting on your stove because the last thing you want is for your glassware to break into shards.
Once it has been heated, please remove it from heat and allow time for cooling before removing it from the microwave-safe container. Next, pour any remaining wax or liquid through a strainer into another container. Then, reassemble your candle by placing new wick material inside the jar opening and adding fresh wax or gel as desired before lighting and enjoy! Read on to know more!
10 Ways on How to Save a Broken Candle Jar
1. Put the Candle Jar in the Freezer
The most popular method for fixing a broken candle jar is to put it in the freezer. The theory behind this method is that the cold will help to shrink the wax and hopefully hold the jar together.
2. Use a Hair Dryer
If your candle jar is broken, you can try using a hairdryer to fix it. The heat from the hairdryer can help melt the wax and hold the jar together.
3. Use a Heating Pad
If you don’t’ have a hairdryer, you can use a heating pad. The heat from the heating pad is supposed to help melt the wax and hold the jar together. I wouldn’t recommend using this method though, as it could potentially melt the wax and cause a fire.
4. Put It in the Sun
Another method for fixing a broken candle jar is to put the jar in the sun for a couple of days. The heat from the sun is supposed to help melt the wax and hold the jar together. If your candle jar is still not holding together, then you can try using a hot glue gun to glue the jar back together.
5. Use Wax Paper
This method is used when you have two pieces of candle glass that are still stuck together after breaking your candle jar. You will need to fill up your sink or a bowl with hot water and then place the wax paper over the top of the water. Next, place the two pieces of candle glass on top of the wax paper and wait until the wax has melted. Once the wax has melted, you can use a spoon to pry the two pieces of glass apart.
6. Use Boiling Water
If you don’t’ have wax paper, you can use boiling water to separate two pieces of candle glass. First, place the two pieces of candle glass in a bowl and then put boiling water over the top of the glasses. After waiting for about five minutes, check if the candle jar has separated. If it has not, add more boiling water and wait another five minutes.
7. Try Using Vegetable Oil
If you have a stubborn candle jar that will not break apart, you can use vegetable oil. Pour the vegetable oil over the top of the wax and let it sit for about an hour. After an hour has passed, use a spoon to pry the wax off the jar.
8. Try Using a Blow Dryer and a Glass Bowl
You can try this method if you have a stubborn candle jar that will not break apart. Fill up a glass bowl with boiling water and place the bowl in front of the blow dryer’s’ nozzle. Please turn on the blow dryer and wait for it to heat the bowl of water. Once the bowl of water starts to boil, blow on it for a couple of minutes. The candle wax should melt and separate from the broken jar.
9. Use a Candle Wick
If you have a broken candle jar, you can use the wick to help fix it. First, cut a piece of the wick about two inches long and then place it in the middle of the jar. Next, pour melted wax over the top of the wick until it is covered. Let the wax cool, and then trim the excess wick.
10. Use a Hot Glue Gun
If you have a hot glue gun, you can fix a broken candle jar. First, glue the two pieces of glass together and then let it dry. Once the glue has dried, you can use the hot glue gun to attach the wick to the bottom of the jar.
8 Benefits of Saving a Broken Candle Jar
1. Candle jar can be used for decoration.
2. Candle jar can double as a drinking glass.
3. Candle jar is perfect for holding pens, pencils, or other small items on your office desk.
4. Add rocks to the candle jar and use them to hold flowers or plants in your garden.
5. Candle jar can be used as a container to store screws, nails, or other small hardware items.
6. Candle jar can be used as a container or urn to hold ashes for a deceased loved one.
7. Candle jar can be used as a container to store small toys or other children’s items.
8. Candle jars make pretty additions to centerpieces or as wedding favors.
Directions: How to Save a Broken Candle Jar
Step 1: Gather materials
To save a broken jar, you must have the following two pairs of latex gloves, an Exacto knife or pocket knife, a spoon or butter knife, rubbing alcohol, and cotton swabs/cotton balls. If you do not have these items available at the time of your candle’s breaking, they may be found at a local craft or hardware store.
Step 2: Clean up the glass
Before fixing the candle, it is essential to clean up all of the glass shards that may have resulted from the breaking. Wear gloves to protect your hands, and use a spoon or butter knife to scoop up any large pieces of glass. Then, using a cotton ball or cotton swab, dip it into the rubbing alcohol and run it across the area that was just swept. This will help to remove any remaining glass shards. Again, do not use your bare hands for this process!
Step 3: Remove the candle wax
Using an Exacto knife or pocket knife, cut around the candle jar to remain intact. Be very careful in this step not to cut yourself on the shards of glass that may still be around. Once you have cut around the candle, gently pull it out of the jar. There should now be a hole in the middle of the jar.
Step 4: Melt the wax
In a microwavable safe container, pour a small amount of water and place it in the microwave. Heat the container for about 30 seconds or until the water begins to boil. Next, place the candle wax into the boiling water and stir with a spoon or butter knife until all of the wax has been melted. Remove from the microwave once all of the wax has been completely liquefied.
Step 5: Pour the wax into the jar
Carefully pour the melted wax into the jar, making sure to fill up the hole where the candle was removed. Let the wax cool and harden. Once it has hardened, your candle is ready to be used once again!
Step 6: Put the candle back in the jar
Carefully put your new, fixed candle back into the glass jar, making sure to hold it tightly, so no wax spills out. If any glass portions are missing or still sharp, you may cover them with pieces of duct tape or electrical or masking tape before placing them back into the jar. Now that your candle is saved sit back and enjoy the lovely ambiance it provides!
Some Helpful Tips and Advice
1. If the glass jar is still in one piece, gently blow out the candle and remove the wick.
2. If the glass jar is not in one piece, carefully gather all of the pieces and tape them together using clear packing or duct tape.
3. Place a new wick in the bottom of the jar and pour melted wax into the jar.
4. Be careful not to overfill the candle; otherwise, the melted wax may overflow when lit.
5. Place a small piece of aluminum foil or a metal washer at the bottom of the candle to hold up the wick while being lit.
6. Melt old wax with leftover pieces of candles as new wax for your jar candle.
7. Once the candle has been lit, keep it far away from flammable materials.
Conclusion
The candle jar should be cleaned with water. This will remove any wax residue that is not solidified on the inside of the glass. Once washed, dry off excess moisture and wait for a few hours to see if more residue comes out. If clean, apply an interior coating of wax so there are no gaps in protection against air or other elements which may cause damage over time. After this step, re-wax your outside surface too so you can enjoy your new-looking container without worry!
We hope this article has helped you learn how to save a broken candle jar. This is not an easy task, but it should be doable for most people if you are careful and follow these steps carefully. Remember that the first step before trying anything else is to clean up any spilled wax, so your hands don’t get too sticky! Good luck with fixing your broken jars; we hope they last longer than you expected.
