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One of my favorite re-purposed items from 2012 was this former K. Hall “Milk” candle that I turned into a makeup brush holder. It would have been a shame to waste a perfectly good glass container [and the subsequent half dozen I’ve scraped clean since last Spring] and I quite like the vintage-y look it gives my tray. 

Here’s how I did it: 

  1. Once you’re finished with the candle, stick the jar inside the freezer and let it sit for at least an hour.
  2. The cold temps will cause any leftover wax to shrink. When you take the jar out of the freezer, scrape any excess wax out with a [dull] knife.
  3. If there’s a label on the candle- you can remove. Or if you quite like the sticker left on the jar [as I did] leave it right where it is. 
  4. Use a paper towel to wipe off any smudges, bits of wax, or soot that’s been left behind. If you have a hard time cleaning the jar, a dab of baby oil will clean everything off quite nicely. 
  5. Rinse with soap and water then dry. 
  6. Voila! You have a fancy, re-purposed glass container!

I currently have this jar formerly known as a Jonathan Adler candle sitting in my freezer waiting for it’s makeover. I’m thinking it would look nice holding slices of citrus on our new bar. 

original idea via cupcakes & cashmere // candle how-to adapted from here

  1. perkieandmowgli said: Do you wear allure homme or does Blake? I love men’s watches and men’s cologne on women!
  2. dailybaxter said: Love empty candle jars as makeup brush holders. Mine fit in my medicine cabinet (we have a teeny bathroom, no counter space). I think I’ve been doing this since college!
  3. newdoors reblogged this from champagnetoasts and added:
    Love this. Keeping...future storage. :)
  4. stickyheel5 said: I tried to do this with a Capri candle over the break and ended up with glass EVERYWHERE. :’{