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DIY | Candle Holder Turned Plant Holder

Once I figured out how to get the old candle wax out of those pretty candle holders,it was all downhill from there. I only buy candles that are in something that I can later repurpose.

For this DIY I am using an old candle from Bath & Body Works that came in a really pretty blue glass. I will show you how I turned it into a plant holder!

1. Freeze candle

When you’ve finished a candle put it in the freezer for a few hours. I usually leave them in there for longer, usually until I am ready to use it. This makes the wax very hard and easier to remove!

*TIP: YOU CAN MELT THE LEFT OVER WAX WAX IN A TEALIGHT WARMER INSTEAD OF THROWING IT AWAY.

2. Remove Candle wax

Use your knife and begin pushing it down into the sides of the wax. You’ll see that the wax easily breaks apart.

Do that a few times until the wax can easily fall out.

3. Remove wicks

Once all the wax is out, you pliers to pull what is left of the wicks. They are usually hot glued down, so just pulling on them won’t do justice!

4. Wash it out

Ta-da! It was that easy. Now you have a cute little candle holder turned vase!

Replanting:

I just had to go walking through the garden section and found this PERFECT succulent. Like, so perfect.

1. layer 1 inch of rock

because there is no drain and succulents don’t need a ton of water, the rocks act as a drain!

2. Replant

Turn the succulent upside down and it should slip right out of the original pot. Gently separate the soil from the roots over the vase so the loose soil falls into the vase. Add teaspoon of fertilizer.

Once you have the soil separated, dig a little hole in the middle to plants your succulent with the roots.