I melted some candles in a bowl and now the wax has hardened and there is no wick left. Is there any way I can get it out? Apart from thinking before I do things...
2007-04-17 23:05:22 · 12 answers · asked by Kate G 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
A hot hairdryer and some paper towels will do the trick.
2007-04-17 23:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the bowl plastic or glass? I know that if you get it on carpet you can put a paper bag or paper towel over it and iron it, it comes off on the paper bag or towel, that would be hard to do in a bowel. Maybe you could heat it a bit in the microwave for a few seconds at a time and use a paper towel to get it when it is soft, if the bowel is microwavable.
2007-04-17 23:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. Not many people are aware that wax is a meat eater. If you put the bowl next to a piece of steak the wax will make its way over to it and start eating it. Quickly whisk the bowl away so it can't get back in. Next issue is the wax could then attach itself to another object in your house. Best thing to do is hit with something big like a rolling pin. It may seem cruel but its for the best. Good luck
2007-04-17 23:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Zecca 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Can you warm the bowl - perhaps in the microwave or by placing it in a sink of hot water? Hopefully that will loosen the wax enough for you to be able to get it out...
2007-04-17 23:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, just put the bowl in the freezer and in a few hours you will be able to easily pry it out in one piece.
2007-04-17 23:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Float the bowl in hot water it will come straight off
2007-04-17 23:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if its not plastic, warm the bowl up and pour out, or scrape.
2007-04-17 23:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boiling water
2007-04-17 23:08:33 · answer #8 · answered by bty937915 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scrape it out using a metal tool?
2007-04-17 23:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by Dore 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did that and i put it in the microwave till it melted.
2007-04-18 01:14:47 · answer #10 · answered by cindylouspecial 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋