Candle jars without lids make great containers for small window gardens ... for food fermentation—provided the glass is food-safe. Kimchis, sauerkraut, and fire cider are all great fermentation ...

They can be used to store small items like cotton ... your makeup brushes. If your candle jar is made of food-safe materials, you can even use it as a cocktail glass. Not many candle manufacturers ...

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Candle making is one of those hobbies that can get expensive fast, since you’re literally burning through your materials. Luckily, the best jars for candle-making are attractive and functional ...

If you wish, paint or decorate the lid before replacing it on the jar. Glue a small ornament or decorations to the lid of an empty candle jar. Fill the jar about one-quarter full with clear school ...

Small jars work well for hosting starter plants ... the occasional warm bacon vinaigrette is worth keeping some excess fat around. Old glass candle jars are great for separating and storing ...

One of my favorite ways to reuse a candle jar is as a flower vase — Homesick candles, for example, are the perfect size for small bouquets. You can also reuse candle jars as decorative planters ...