How to make something with old used candles?
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Here's what you can do with the wax, and an idea for the jars!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/candles/rebatching-old-candles-41841495?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/a-fun-little-trick-for-used-candle-jars-5228379
Rebatching Old Candles
A Fun Little Trick For Used Candle Jars
you could melt them down again and repour the wax into a mason jar with a wick - then you have a new candle!
We use them to make firestarters
https://craftinvaders.co.uk/pin-tested-homemade-firelighters/
make fire starters or remelt and make new candles - 1 of these candles in the video is made from an old candle - https://youtu.be/UlVTXk-e4wY
Old used candles (and even a few melted crayons for color if you like) are fun projects. Here are 3 ideas in one tutorial: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/candles/three-ways-to-make-fun-candles-35940567
Three Candles EZ: Eggs, Ice Cube Towers, Bottles of Soda