Candle Like An Adult | Extend Burn Time, Clean, & Repurpose for a Zero-Waste Candle Regimen

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
0:56 Candle Options
1:59 Zero-Waste Candle Lighting Supplies
2:35 Lighting Responsibly: How to Make Your Candle Last
5:44 How to Clean A Candle Vessel
7:37 DIY Candles
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Music
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Track-"Apricity"
Equipment
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Hey! Thanks for tuning in :) My name is Elaine, aka "miss methodical", and I'm interested in all things sustainability, science, technology, travel, fitness, nutrition, home, beauty, and fashion to improve the quality of life through healthy, zero-waste, & efficient practices. I try to apply a principles-based approach (instead of a rules-based one) with everything that I do. I'd like to create a community through this channel to exchange ideas on the topics we share passions in. Please join in so we can all learn together! 💚
tags: how to clean candle, how to remove candle wax, how to clean stickers, how to remove adhesives, how to make candle last longer, candle pouring class

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@Rbjqg 3 жыл бұрын

“How to light a candle like a real adult” at this point I’m probably breathing wrong idk anymore

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

No worries! We're all learning

@itsaugbog 3 жыл бұрын

came here to see what a wick clipper does and left feeling like a candle connoisseur

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 😏

@clarisseco 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly tho same

@Lataysia 3 жыл бұрын

Right 😂

@kellykorn5326 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@keneshae 2 жыл бұрын

Lol right!!!😊 I learned a lot🙌🏾

@asmrforlifew 3 жыл бұрын

Suffocating the candle also produces a significant amount of smoke, & leaving the lid on means that the smoke is absorbed into the wax. Dipping the wick is the best way to go!

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Great point about the smoke! Thanks for sharing this tip

@tpreid2392 2 жыл бұрын

The snuffer is to be used on taper candles.

@blainevanity6 2 жыл бұрын

What about wood wicks?

@markritter3064 Жыл бұрын

As a novice candle burner, I came here for a few tips. I had never heard of a wick dipper. What a great idea - virtually no smoke if you do it right. Game changer. Thank you! 🙂

@loughrey101 Жыл бұрын

or even better, simply use the candle lid

@Ace12305 2 жыл бұрын

😮 so thaaat’s what a wick dipper is used for - literally had no idea what this thing was for 😂 👍🏻

@Bella-vc9sr 3 жыл бұрын

Another great way to get the wax out when burned down is to pour boiling water into it. The melted wax will rise to the top and once it's cool you can just lift it out of the water without needing to crack anything! When the jar is still warm (but not hot!) it'll also be easier to remove the stickers :)

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome tip! I'll have to try this one next time

@redshorty3 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome tip!

@mamaluvs2dance 2 жыл бұрын

just be careful that the vessel is strong enough to withstand boiling temperatures. thin glass or porcelain vessels may crack or shatter, otherwise, great idea and will def try it!

@jenniferm6874 3 ай бұрын

@missmethodical you can save the leftover wax as wax melts!

@leighrinker 2 жыл бұрын

An easy way to remove stickers is to heat them up with a hair dryer and then peeling away the sticker when the glue is warm.

@thetardyplanner7432 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Northern Virginia and I also make candles. Love that you went looking for the information even before you started to make your own candles. This video would be great as a virtual candle care card for candle makers websites.

@redshorty3 2 жыл бұрын

SUCH a helpful video! I just bought some luxury candles in beautiful vessels, along with a wick trimmer, and this video gave me all the info I was looking for…and then some! Thank you!

@simplesolutions4925 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Super helpful.. More than I actually intended and now I know a thing or two about candles :)

@KevinRiazi 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@priscillayg Жыл бұрын

I like how you talk about the life cycle of candles. I’ve been paying attention to candle vessels lately to make sure I buy ones that I’ll want to repurpose. great tips!

@3nityBlood 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Straight to the point video! Love it-

@jamesgalen8105 3 жыл бұрын

Super informative! 😊 So, glad I was able to see this video! 😊

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by! 💙

@justinwuwuwu 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking for best lighters for candles and ended up here. Great tips!

@HEMDWellness 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning. Great info

@laurenhidalgo4278 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks. You can repurpose all of that wax you remove from the bottom and remelt it together and then repour into one of your vessels once you have enough.

@victoriasmith6552 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thank you. I have started buying my candles and wax melts at Goose Creek candles. They have really great sales and their candles just seem a better quality.

@hiphopjewels Жыл бұрын

Well done and concise. Answered all my questions as a new candle user. Thank you. :-)

@itsbenyt9025 2 жыл бұрын

i absouotley love candles they are just everything specificaly tea lights also such an aethstetic video omg :0

@yeseniarosa912 3 жыл бұрын

Almost done burning a candle with a very cute vessel and thought I would use it as a candy bowl for my office. Then, I searched YT on how to use candle tools and ran into our video! Purchasing a set of tools today and can't wait to turn this vessel into a cute candy bowl! Thank you so much. Just subscribed! XoXo

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy this helped you out! Thank you for your support 🥰

@AnaLamia 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I had a candle that was burning in a weird shape, now I understood that it was receiving a draft of air from the window from one side. As part of repurposing; I would recommend not throwing away the leftover wax, it can be used with wax warmer and they would be given another life to burn.

@suziechampagne357 Жыл бұрын

I accumulate the leftover wax and when I have enough, I repurpose it by melting and pouring to make a new candle. Nothing is wasted and I can enjoy many more hours of candlelight for the cost of a simple new wick.

@ElectronicEsther Жыл бұрын

Great content. An inexpensive way to remove adhesive is soak the adhesive with olive oil generously. Let it sit for a while then wipe it away with a paper towel. If there is any residue left soak a paper towel with the oil and rub vigorously. Wash off the oil with soak and water. Voila! Works for me every time. Keep up the good work. I'll have to check out your other content.

@tmayberry7559 Жыл бұрын

Yes I learned to use the lid of the candle jar to blow it out

@latoyajones8463 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I live in atlanta, ga and they have a place here called Candlefish where you can make candles. I haven’t tried it yet but this video reminded me that I need to. I will also check out Paddywax.Thanks for the info!

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you love your candle making outing! It's such a great low-key activity. Thanks for stopping by!

@jennifersetareh8009 3 жыл бұрын

You can also get the wax out by dumping putting boiling water in the bottom for 10 min it just pops right out in a disc shape! You can reuse wax in wax warmers. No waste!

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Someone else commented the same tip and I can't wait to try! Thanks :)

@jennifersetareh8009 3 жыл бұрын

@@missmethodical it’s a great way to keep using the candle!!

@CamilleHarris 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video! Wow!! I can’t believe I didn’t know why people used candle snuffers! I forgot about them & I didn’t know they eliminate that bad smell when you blow a candle out! I also just figured out today that you need to trim your wick 😄 I can’t believe no one told me this stuff lol. A candle care kit would be a great Christmas present! I think I’ll get one for my sister... or myself 😄 Thank you thank you thank you!!

@missmethodical 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying this :) :) I'm glad this helped

@pkatil30 2 жыл бұрын

The instructions usually found on the bottom of most candles tells you to trim the wick.

@gregutz4284 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheSimArchitect 2 жыл бұрын

If you only have a tiny amount of wax left after scraping you can also use the dishwasher at the highest setting. Worked here 😁

@Sebmar24 2 жыл бұрын

I've used orange oil to remove stickers. Nice video (:

@mossgoblin5507 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video! Do you have any tips for cleaning candle snuffers? Mine is all black on the inside and I’m wondering if you can get it out

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

I just use soap and hot water, which helps to melt away any residue!

@iamshraddhakhedkar 3 жыл бұрын

Your eyeliner looks stunning!

@missmethodical 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@rachelrosenberg277 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for this video. Everything was so helpful and informative! Do you know if there's a way to reuse the wax from candles that have tunneling? I didn't know about the first burn technique until too late, and I still would like to use the leftover wax if I can.

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel 👋🏻 Yes, there is a way! You basically need to set a new (longer/taller) wick and melt the wax down so it is level again. You can also choose to strain out any burnt bits before letting the candle cool. I go over this method a bit in my "Pour Your Own Candle At Home" video using the oven on low heat. I'm pouring a new candle in the video, but the concept is the same for saving wax that has tunneled. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

@jennycairns4072 2 жыл бұрын

I pour near boiling water into the vessel, let it cool, remove the layer of leftover wax that floats to the top, and use the leftover wax as wax melts. :)

@nikagracialegaspi 3 жыл бұрын

You are so beautifuuuuul!😍😍 video suggestion: skin care routine pls or make up tutorial! ☺️

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm certainly no expert but I could give it a shot one day 😅

@alyseb 3 жыл бұрын

Your video is so aesthetically pleasing. I had to subscribe 😊

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

So sweet of you 😭 Thank you for your support!

@laniaison 3 жыл бұрын

Same!!! This video was great!

@EK-rz2xp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! (As someone not using earbuds, I think the bgm is a little louder than necessary.)

@missmethodical 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that feedback. I'll turn it down next time 🙂

@yhellhole 3 жыл бұрын

I see you have Voluspa candles. How do you get the glue and wick tabs off? I have a few vessels that still have them and I don’t know how to take them off

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

I've never had an issue just popping the wicks off by carefully prying with a knife, but maybe you could try a short soak with rubbing alcohol to help with the release

@hydroaegis6658 Жыл бұрын

Wick dipping is the only correct way to put out the fire. Smoke is caused by low temperature burns which can be caused by low oxygen (when you snuff the fire). That smoke is either going into your room or settling on the wax. By dipping the wick, you put the fire out so quickly almost no smoke has time to form.

@uudong 3 жыл бұрын

How about pouring hot water in the candle holder? Is it a good/safe way to remove wax?

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried this myself but a few others have commented on this video saying that this method works for them!

@arkaroy5626 Жыл бұрын

What's the plant in the background?

@marcipadgett4098 3 жыл бұрын

How do u clean ur candle snuffer? Got one from garage sale but what to clean it up lots of wax on it.

@xDomglmao 2 жыл бұрын

good question

@anitamarskamp 9 ай бұрын

With plantbased wax it is not always needed to Burn from site to site. Most of the times the wax Will melt with several burns. 😊

@juliec.69 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!!! I love this! I had no idea about melting the top layer... how do you melt the top layer first? Trim the wick, then hold the lighter above the areas around the wick and let it get soft? Also, I have some ceramic candle vessels! Do you think these can go in oven? There’s no instructions on the jar. Also, what about the microwave? Thank you!!!!!

@missmethodical 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julie 👋🏻 When I talk about letting the top layer melt, you may accomplish this by simply lighting the candle! I would consider ceramic safe to put in the oven at the low temperatures I've mentioned. I'm less sure about the microwave. To be safe, I would recommend using the double boiler method with any vessels you're unsure of. Just be careful not to change the temperature too quickly, regardless of material, as these quick changes can cause the vessels to become fragile or shatter. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for stopping by my channel :)

@Togepapi 5 ай бұрын

You never want to suffocate a candle. I tried this method as a novice before purchasing the proper snuffer and tools and had a very difficult time removing the lid as it created a strong suction. You can technically suffocate it if you don’t have the snuffer tool but be very careful about it. I do not recommend, although it is better than blowing it out. Also by suffocating it, there will be a dark burned spot left underneath your lid. It is not aesthetically pleasing just fyi.

@sofiya6941 2 жыл бұрын

Is it not safe light your scented candle in air conditioned room? My place is really bit hot so i could not live without my ac😅

@missmethodical 2 жыл бұрын

It's certainly safe if you follow the other precautions. I think a candle is unlikely to bring the temperature up in a significant way in a room.

@TrishieMcFishie 3 жыл бұрын

eucalyptus oil is a natural way to remove sticky labels

@fullof_fancy5617 2 жыл бұрын

Once you melt the wax in the oven and freeze can you just RE light the candle too use longer?

@missmethodical 2 жыл бұрын

Sort of. I've combined leftover wax into a new candle and lit it successfully, but you just need to install a new wick first. I imagine the wick from an old candle would be too short to continue to use!