- Fill the container with boiling water and leave it to cool. The water will melt the wax residue, which will float to the top. Once cooled, empty the water, and you’ll have a jar ready to wash and reuse.
- Place the container in the freezer for a few hours. If your jar has a narrow mouth, break any large chunks of wax up first using a butter knife. The wax will harden and shrink, making it very easy to remove. Then, clean your jar with soapy water.
- Create a bain-marie by placing your glass inside a saucepan and then surrounding the glass with boiling water. Once the wax has softened, you’ll be able to scrape it out easily with a butter knife.
- Voila! You have you new Ilana glass.
Please note that all glasses are dishwasher safe.
- Step 01:
Prior to each lighting, trim the wick to 1/4” for a clean and smoke free burn.
- Step 02:
On your first light, allow the entire surface of wax to melt — Minimum of 3 hours. There will be some “wax wall hanging,” but that’s normal. After the first burn with wax melted to the edge of candle vessel, never let it burn for more than 4 hours. Discontinue use when there is only 1/4" wax left in the vessel.
- Step 03:
Ensure the wick is centered.After each burn, adjust the wick while the wax is still molten.
When a 1/4” to 1/2" of wax is left in your candle, it’s time to discontinue use and upcycle the glass.Always remove the remaining wax.
Pro cleaning tip — put the candle in the freezer until the wax is frozen, then said wax should pop out easily.