OT: Are you supposed to drain wax from candles?

I have recently begun aromatherapy, and am wondering if after burning those
candles that come in glass jars, are you supposed to drain the wax? It
leaves an ugly mess on the side where you poured it out.
Thanks!
Julie

You have to trim the wick to about a quarter of an inch before the
initial AND ea. subsequent burning. You should let it burn until a
flat pool of wax has formed, touching all sides of the container,
usually about 4–5 hrs, or you'll create that crater effect. And when
it's down to about a quarter of an inch of wax left, don't burn any
longer. I put it in the freezer for about 15 minutes, and with a paring
knife dig it out, clean out the wick and that metal holder, and burn
the remaining wax in a tarte burner.

"val189" <gwehr...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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Thanks Val. For my candles, there is usually wax along the rim after just a
few minutes. I usually burn them for 3–5 hours and there is always a crater
effect, sometimes worse than others, depending on the brand. I quickly our
the wax out after I blow out the wick.
I pour the wax right now in an empty can, and after a while, you start to
make your own candle this way. I wonder how it would work if I stuck a wick
in it?
Thanks for your idea about the tarte burner!
Julie

I never pour off melted wax. I imagine you're wasting your candle.
Good luck with making your own. I used to collect wax scraps, melt it
down, try to get a wick to anchor correctly – never could male a candle
wh. wouldn't get that crater effect. I gave up after many a fruitless
session with old pans on the stove adn so on.
Now, I just try to buy a quality candle and melt the remainder in the
tarte burner. ( Btw, I have done timing tests and find that the cheap
tea candles, about a buck for 25 at the dollar stores, are just as good
as the more expensive 8 for 3 bucks you find in the supermkts.) I can
personally vouch for Aromatique candles – not cheap, but one model
comes in a nice clear glass, fluted and reusable container with a
silvertone lid for about 16 bucks. Burns for about 60 hours.. Later,
you can shop for el cheapos which fit inside. I never buy plain
pillars anymore – only the containered types. Yankee housewarmers also
burn a long time and are heavy on the scent. I also love Colonial
candles in the oval container which make great lidded holders later on
for seeds, nuts, etc. No ugly writing on 'em, wh, is one of my Yankee
beefs. Thicker glass, too.