Learn how to be Brilliantly Frugal and reuse old candles to make wax melts! Reuse the old wax and make something new. BrilliantlyFrugal.com.

Get full instructions on how to get wax out of a candle jar for a frugal upcycled container. Also, learn how to make wax melts out of the leftover wax!

I had a couple of 3-wick candles which basically just had the edges left. I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away, because, when you get right down to it, those edges still have quite a bit of usable wax. Over the past few years, I’ve collected a couple of etched drinking glasses and small Read More >>

If, like me, you can’t stand waste then you’ll love this tutorial. This is candle making for your inner eco warrior! I found myself staring at a used up donut candle, which was sitting on the coffee table. It was beautiful when it was lit and functioning but after the wick ran out, there was so much leftover wax! Not knowing what to do with it and not wanting to throw it out, I did some research.

Let's be honest, candles are quite expensive these days, especially if you opt for the large 3-wick scented candles.

Get full instructions on how to get wax out of a candle jar for a frugal upcycled container. Also, learn how to make wax melts out of the leftover wax!

Leftover candle stubs and wax left in burned-out candle jars can be used to create new candles. Learn how to melt and mix old wax to make new candles at home. This crafty activity is fun and easy, and it's also a great way to save money.

This roundup of tutorials shows you how to make candles with ice cubes. Ice cubes in candles is actually one of the very first candle-making classes I taught to a bunch of 8-12-year-olds. Ice…

Carla Madureira on Instagram: "DIY Coffee-Scented Candle Using Old Birthday Candles Don’t throw away your old birthday candles! Here’s a simple way to recycle them and make your home smell amazing. Melt the candles, mix in some coffee grounds for a rich aroma, and top it off with whole coffee beans for a decorative touch. It’s an easy and eco-friendly way to reuse and refresh! ✨ Follow us for more hacks, and save this video for you to watch it later. Share with friends who would love to…

If you like candles like I do, you end up with tons of mostly burnt candles. That last inch of wax just seems to turn into melted wax over, and over, and over. Then I worry that if I keep burning that candle it will end up breaking the glass if it gets too hot...