Craft tip and technique:

How to remove candle wax.

To remove wax from clothing, carpets, and other soft surfaces, apply ice to the wax. This will harden it and make it more brittle.

Then gently scrape off as much wax as you can. (Don't use anything too sharp.)

Next, lay a paper bag (or several of layers of paper towels) over the wax. Place a paper bag under the fabric too (unless you are working with something such as carpeting that is nailed down and does not allow you to).

Gently iron over the top paper. (Set your iron on medium to high, depending on the fabric.) The paper will absorb the wax. Repeat this process with a clean paper bag until all the wax has been removed.

Throw the paper bags in the trash once the wax residue has cooled.


Removing candle wax from hard surfaces.

To clean up wax on counter tops, floors, and other smooth hard surfaces, let it cool. Then scrape it up.


Before you begin your candle making projects, be sure to read these important Candle Making Safety Tips.