Alternative uses for empty candle jars?

[Kana16]

I have some empties... they're the glass candle jars from Bath & Body Works. I haven't thrown them away yet because I keep telling myself there's another use for them!

Any ideas? Especially the best way to clean them out, if they can be reused.

TIA

[Lori63]

Not sure what those look like, but I've seen them used in bathrooms to hold Qtips, cotton balls and things like that. They were heavier with lids (can't remember what brand) but it looked nice.

[motherofmolly]

if they are a thicker glass, put them in the freezer and then pick out the wax....
if they are a thinner glass, run them under hot soapy water ..this will melt the rest of the wax out....but make sure you use an old scrub sponge as you will need to toss it afterwards

i use to use mine again. i had all the makings for candles and would refill them...

you can also get a small pillar or a small candle and put them in the jar. when you burn the candle it will fill up the bottom of the jar so it doesnt spill

fill with shells, beads, marbles for decorations

use by the sink to put your jewelry in

put small soaps in them for decoration or to use

use as a flower pot

[queenofthehivemomof5]

I clean them out by putting them into a pot of water and simmering untill the wax is melted and then I dump the hot wax into the trash or into a paper cup (or used can, or something) then then let it harden and throw it away.

Then I run them in the dishwasher to get rid of the rest of the wax residue.

I store all kinds of things in them. In the bathroom I use them to hold ponytail holders, cotton balls, Q-Tips.

I have one in my bedroom that I use to hold a button collection I have of all pink buttons. LOL

I have one by the kitchen sink that I use to hold Electrasol tabs or gel packs.

And I use them in the pantry to store rice, beans, oatmeal, powdered sugar, pasta, lentils, and other pantry staples.

You can also use them for storing some left overs in the frige if you are trying to use less plastic in the kitchen. I have put soup & chili in them.

[judymd]

i was gonna say to hold change from pockets!

[Rene S]

If you have several, I've put the LED tealights in there with some sand and made luminaries.

[leqet]

You could use them to organize a desk to hold things like paper clips and thumbtacks.