How to Creatively Use Old Pillar Candles
by Norita Sieffert
Many of us keep some candles around for when the power goes out. But in my neighborhood the power doesn't go out very often. So those candles start collecting dust and other debris as they sit. Or, we often burn candles for enjoyment but find ourselves with a pile of used ones. However, we don't want the toss them out because that seems wasteful.
No worries! There are more uses for candles than just for lighting them. For example, with children you can take some old pillar candles and add in fabric, sequins, glue, glitter, ribbons or any other stuff you can find to let the children decorate the candles. They can glue on the fabric or sequins, or use some sewing pins or even thumbtacks which they can press into the wax. When finished they'll have their very own creation. (Just be careful not to light a candle that's decorated with anything flammable.)
Another use for old candles is as filler in cracks and around windows. Take a candle that is close in color to the wall or window, and rub the candle along the walls and along windowsills. This allows the wax from the candle to fill in the cracks. It can work just as well as caulk and it is cleaner.
Wax makes a great lubricant. Do you find drawers that sometimes stick? Use an old candle and rub it on the runners and see how much easier it slides. This works really well on windows and other similar surfaces. I've even used old candles by rubbing them on the runners of my children's sleds to make them really slice through the snow.
If you've bought and wish to use some newer candles, melt some wax from an older candle into the bottom of a soda or milk bottle or even a votive cup. Then push your newer candle down into it. You'll have a secure candle holder. And because the new candle is sitting in wax you'll be able to burn it all the way down to the bottom.
If you have wood furniture with dents, you can rub a candle back and forth to fill in the dent. It will have the same sheen as if you had polished the furniture with wax. If necessary, use a marker to make the candle wax blend in with the wood of the furniture. It can be virtually indistinguishable from the rest of the wood.
I've seen those that will burn a pillar candle down and then smooth that wax on the inside while it is warm. Once it gets hard they use it to hold loose change or writing utensils, etc... Or, they will sink some holes into the side and use it to hold pens and pencils, or flowers or even lollipops! You can heat an ice pick and stab it into the wax to create the holes.
Pillar candles of the same heights can be used to hold up small shelves, and they add color, too. If you have two of the same color, that will work. If you have more colors you can mix and match to liven up the room. Sand them down until they are even and then lay a board across the top. This will make a great shelf for small items.
Norita Sieffert has traveled the globe in search of handy tips and helpful hints from people of various cultures. She has gleaned knowledge on a variety of topics, including reusing rather than throwing things away. To read more interesting facts on a variety of topics, visit her <a href="http://tinyurl.com/cnfoth9">articles page</a>. To browse her outstanding selection of <a href="http://tinyurl.com/cyllxph">pillar candles</a>, visit her online home dcor store.
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Title: How to Creatively Use Old Pillar Candles
Author: Norita Sieffert
Email: nsieffert@cozycottagedecor.com
Keywords: Pillar candles,scented pillar candles,candles,decorating candles,home crafts,craft ideas,home decor,home and garden
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