Milk Bottle w/ candle inside

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Dirty Dog

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It's pretty much just flat wax and it's loose (not sticking). I am puzzled here! I can post a picture if it helps..
 

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If you're trying to get it out you can try using a blow dryer on high while holding the bottle upside down so that it softens enough to run out of the opening, should be easy with a wide mouth like a milk bottle....Good luck....Jim
 

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The hair dryer would have worked. However, I'm thinking it might be paint or something like that. Gas? Thinner?

There is nothing on the bottle, just this solid stuff, like I described.

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paint thinner or white vinegar might work...
 

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If it is wax, filling it with hot water should soften it up enough to pull it out, the water will cause it to float to the top making it easier to get a hold of with needle nose pliers.
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I got it out! I hit it with a wooden spoon and the bottle broke in half [:D] The down side was that it was a pint bottle to go along with the Qt and 1/2 pint. I guess I better get back to digging.

Thanks for the help
 

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I got it out! I hit it with a wooden spoon and the bottle broke in half [:D] The down side was that it was a pint bottle to go along with the Qt and 1/2 pint. I guess I better get back to digging.

Thanks for the help
Sorry, I am sure I am not the only one wondering this.. Why would you hit it with a wooden spoon????
 

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Run the bottle under warm water for a while and get the bottle warm THEN put hotter water in the bottle, if you don't run the warm water the bottle might crack.

How do I know? i did it

no spoon needed [8D]
 

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