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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Help! My fireplace is melting.


Early AM while sitting on the sofa with my laptop, I had my Redneck Fireplace, better known as Candles, burning brightly. The timer went off telling me "Go take your 8 am pills" and I realized my pillar candle was no longer a pillar.

six inch candle now 3 inches and shrinking 
I have never had this happen before... but a hole had melted in the side and the hot wax was pouring out. I quick blew out the candle, used a butter knife to dip up soft wax and patch the hole. It did not work.


I popped it into my freezer for half and hour, after it cooled down, and it popped right out.

Another way to remove the left over candle in the bottom of the holder.

Pour Murphy's soap and a little water in it and let it soak and it will float to the top.



PS.... Did you know hot wax hurts when it touches your fingers??? 
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29 comments:

  1. GOOSEDecember 9, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Those are some very beautiful photos. And yes melted wax can be painful.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. Golden Woofs! SUGARDecember 9, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Woof! Woof! Mom loves candles. Golden Thanks we did not about Murphy's soap. Happy sunday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  3. Ginny HartzlerDecember 9, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Yikes! Very pretty, though!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 9, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Thanks for the tips! Pretty photos but ouch on the hot wax.

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  5. BlueShellDecember 9, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Yes I do...
    Ho Sandra...so beautiful...just like last year...amazingly beautiful....
    Have a blessed Sunday. Bshell

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  6. From the KitchenDecember 9, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    My big question is, did you remember to take those pills?

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  7. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 9, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    OUCH!!!

    But such pretty, pretty, pretty Photo Ops! There is something so charming about dripping, melted wax.

    Ever see a place, where they do it on purpose? A local bar/restaurant has a New Orleans Flavor and had a couple of big old candelabras on the bar... Having let candles melt down over them and making a huge, delightful "Puddle" all around each candle holder and all the way down.

    I loved it! :-)

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  8. diane bDecember 9, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    That's a real 'melt down'. I like the way the light shines through the candle.

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  9. Muffy's MarksDecember 9, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Pretty photos, but oh what a mess. I remember when I was in college, and it was cool to melt different colored waxes down wine bottles. When the wax patina was perfect the wine bottle was used as a candle holder!!

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  10. TexWisGirlDecember 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    goofy girl. what you won't do for photos / blog posts. :)

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  11. SusannahDecember 9, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Sandra....I knew about the freezer but never heard that about the Murphy's. I still like the effect of the dripping wax.

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  12. My Mind's EyeDecember 9, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I like the angled candle...makes for a conversation piece.
    do you remember way back in high school using hot wax to make the beaus class ring fit your finger. LOL
    Hugs C

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  13. photowannabeDecember 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    (:0)
    Yes my dear, hot wax does hurt but kinda fun to play with too...
    Your melty candle really is pretty with its drips and puddles. I'm glad you could get it up and it didn't ruin the table.
    Love the Redneck Fireplace.

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  14. AnnDecember 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I've had that happen to me before and wax ended up all over a brand new table runner. I didn't know about the Murphy's soap trick but I do know that hot wax burns all too well.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I love candles too--but it looks like you need to make a trip to Walmart for a new one.... I know how that hot wax feels on your fingers... YIPES....

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. Ruth HiebertDecember 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I like the waxfall in the last picture. It may not be a waterfall,but it still looks pretty.

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  17. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 9, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I like your redneck fireplace. Pretty photos! Yes, I know from experience about the hot wax. :)
    Have a fun Sunday!

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  18. DebDecember 9, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    but what a photo op you got...love the photos...

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  19. jp@A Green RidgeDecember 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    And now you know why I burn electric candles, Sandra...good thing you caught it when you did!...:)JP

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  20. Beatrice P. BoydDecember 9, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks for the tips on how to get out the melted wax, Sandra, but too bad about your candle.

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  21. Chatty CroneDecember 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Did you know I thought that photo of the candle spilling over was gorgeous! I love the way you capture everything. sandie

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  22. CatherineDecember 9, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    That's why I don't get my legs, arms or other parts waxed. Youch! ;)
    LOL!
    xo Catherine

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  23. Marie December 10, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I do know that hot wax does burn! I think the candle is gorgeous and the wax reminds me of icing dripping off hot cinnamon rolls! YUMMY!

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  24. Linda PDecember 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous candles and stands. Take care though!

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  25. EG CameraGirlDecember 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Love your redneck fireplace, Sandra! Yes hot was is truly hot. ;))

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  26. DeeDecember 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    LoL.... red neck fireplace...those hot wax burns really hurt. ouch.

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  27. Cranberry MorningDecember 10, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Oh yeah, I'm well aware that hot wax hurts. lol And I have had that happen before too. Always nice when it happens on your best tablecloth. ;-)

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  28. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 11, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Oh my- that's not good!

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  29. RoseDecember 11, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    BEing that no one else has probably read these...yes I do know that hot wax hurts. When I was a kid, I had a big wart on one of my fingers...I would burn candles and pour drops of the hot wax on the wart hoping to kill it or suffocate it or something! I was old enough to know better, but couldn't help but hope.

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