{DIY} How to Fix a Tunneled Jar Candle

 Has this ever happened to you? Your favorite jar candle's wick burns down but you're still left with a lot of wax on the sides of the jar?  You can stop the tunnel effect if you catch it early enough but I didn't notice it was happening until it was too late.

Of course it was a spendy Anthropologie candle and I wanted to figure out if I could save it.  I used this post for reference and it was so helpful. I wasn't sure it would work for me but I gave it a go.

1)Add about 2 inches of water to a pan with a steamer.  When the water is boiling, add the steamer insert.  Place candle in steamer.

2) While the wax is melting, gather your supplies. I had some old skewers that I broke in half, some popsicle sticks(wasn't sure what I would need) and luckily I found some wicks from CG2's candle making days.    If you don't have wicks, you can use other household items to make a wick. You can also order a candle kit here.  A paper plate, plastic knife and fork are also useful to have.

3) Keep on eye on the candle as it melts.  It should take about 15 minutes to fully melt.

4) You can use a plastic knife to loosen the wax on the sides of the jar. Be careful as it can splash out. Hot wax!

5) Remove the old wick. I found a plastic fork worked best for this.  When the wax is fully melted. Turn off the heat.

6) Now it's time to add the wicks.  I found the skewers worked best for this. Wrap the end of the wick around the skewer and gently place the wick into the hot wax. Try and position the wick where you want it.  I pressed the metal wick bottom down with a plastic knife.  I decided to make my candle a 4-wick.

7) Once your wicks are in place. Leave the jar in the steamer (with heat off) until it cools for approximately 2 hours. Then place in the refrigerator for an hour.

8) Remove the skewers and trim the wicks to 1/4 inch.  I used my cat nail clippers but cuticle scissors were suggested.

9) Light the candle (my wick placement is a little wonky but it works).

10) I love that it's now a 4 wick candle and I've doubled the life of this jar candle.

11) I've been enjoying it so much and still have lots of burn time left!

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