Yes!

Recovering the wax to use it in a wax melter is a wonderful way to extend the wonderful scents and odor neutralizing benefits of our candles.

Once you get down to about a half inch (1 cm) of wax remaining in the candle, it is recommended by candlemakers across the industry to stop burning the candle. This helps prevent the container from getting hot enough that it'll burn the surface it's sitting on.

For glass containers, dangerous cracking and shattering can occur when the wax level gets too low due to the hot wax expanding the bottom glass, while the top of the container is colder and contracts due to its distance from the heat of the flame and wax.

The side label is designed to be fully removable and uses an adhesive designed to stay on the label and not the candle tin.

Steps to remove the label:

1. Find a corner of the label and slowly peel it away from the tin, going from edge to edge.
2. Do not pull the label too quickly, or you may tear the label and leave annoying adhesive residues behind that will have to be cleaned off.
3. After removing the label, or if visible adhesive residue is left behind, we recommend using an alcohol wipe, glass cleaner, baby oil, or hot water to clean the side of the tin.

WARNING: Do not use anything abrasive to clean the side of the candle tin. Abrasives may damage the black surface of the tin.

NOTE: We permanently print the artwork to the candle lid.

If you want to easily recover and reuse the candle wax, use this method for wax removal:

1. Cover the top of the candle with plastic wrap or the candle lid to prevent water getting into the wax.
2. Get a temperature safe bowl and fill it with about an inch (2.5cm) of hot water. We do not recommend using boiling water because the bubbles can cause the candle to tip over.
3. Place the covered candle gently into the bowl. Weigh it down if necessary.
4. Leave the candle in the bowl until the wax is fully melted.
5. Once the wax is melted, discard the wick and collect the wax in a silicone ice cube tray until it has cooled and solidified.

• Unlike a plastic ice cube tray, a silicone ice cube tray won't get damaged by the hot wax and it's easier to extract the wax from the mold once it has cooled.

NOTE: The water shouldn't reach higher than an inch up the side of the container to prevent water from getting into the wax, or tipping the container over.

WARNING: Leaving the tin uncovered could lead to water getting into the wax and causing splattering which could lead to burns or excessive surface cleaning.

If your wax is contaminated or you do not want to recover your wax to use in a wax melter, the freezer method is an easy and simple method for cleaning out the candle tin. As the wax cools, it shrinks and separates from the sides of the candle container, often coming out as a solid puck of wax.

1. If the candle just finished its burn and is full of melted wax, allow the candle to cool down. Placing a hot candle with melted wax in it can cause the wax to stick to the container, instead of pulling away from the container.
2. Remove the lid from the candle.
3. Put the candle in the freezer and leave it in for a few hours, but preferably a day or two to allow for maximum wax separation.
4. Remove the wax by tipping it out of the container. If it doesn't come of cleanly, you can gently crack it and chip it out of the container.

WARNING: Leaving the candle covered could lead to the lid adhering to the candle base and damaging the lid when you try to remove it to get the wax out.

The final step is to remove any remaining Wax Residue from inside and outside of the candle tin:

1. Wipe out any remaining wax and wick particles from the inside of the tin with a paper towel.
2. Use a paper towel with a neutral oil on it, like baby oil or vegetable oil, to wipe out the inside and outside of the container. This will help dissolve any remaining wax.
3. Now that you've removed all visible traces of the wax, hand wash the container with hot, soapy water. We recommend washing the containers twice using a soft sponge or wash cloth to scrub the surfaces of the container.
4. Rinse the container with hot water and dry by hand to prevent water spots on the outside of the container.

WARNING: Do not use anything abrasive to clean the wax out of the candle tin. Abrasives may damage the surfaces of the tin.

The tin can be reused to hold whatever you want!

You could use it to hold your new wax melt cubes, spare change, pins, knick-knacks, jewelry, or as a super secret stash box.