The best way seems to be just taking a sharp knife and hacking pieces of it out of the bucket. I've tried carving larger pieces out to then be cut into smaller pieces...I've tried just cutting small pieces. Either seems to work about equally. Heating the knife works for one cut...but then just gets gooey.
Spoons are pretty worthless.
Just sticking your hands in and tearing pieces off seems to work pretty well...and actually has a tactile nature that is kind of fun.
If anyone comes up with a really easy way to get it out of the bucket...email me!
More Gel Candle Making FAQs
- What is gel wax?
- Are there different kinds of gel wax?
- How do I melt gel wax?
- What are the benefits of gel wax?
- How is it different from traditional waxes?
- Can I use the same fragrances in gel wax?
- How do I get the gel out of the bucket?
- What type of wicks should I use?
- What kind of containers can I use?
- Can I make my own gel wax?
- How much fragrance can I use in gel wax?
- Can I embed anything in gel wax candles?
- What is "cold flow"?
- What kind of colorants can I use in gel candles?
- Are gel candles dangerous?

