Add elegance to any room or give as bridal party favors, making homemade vintage teacup candles will add class and uniqueness to any affair.
EditSteps
- Prepare cup(s). Set up wicks inside clean teacups by placing the wick in between two wooden skewer sticks and taping the ends.
- Place sticks with wick over the top of the cup so that the wick is standing in the middle of the cup.
- Place sticks with wick over the top of the cup so that the wick is standing in the middle of the cup.
- Melt wax. Place wax flakes in your double boiler or pan and turn heat on stove to medium.
- Stir flakes frequently so flakes dissolve evenly. Flakes should appear opaque as they melt.
- Add one or two drops of food coloring (or until desired color is achieved).
- Stir flakes frequently so flakes dissolve evenly. Flakes should appear opaque as they melt.
- Pour melted wax into teacups. Using oven mitts to protect your hands, pour wax into waiting teacups. Pour slowly as you don’t want to disturb the position of the wick.
- Allow for ample dry time before using or giving as a gift. The wax should appear cloudy and smooth to the touch and it is ready.
- Trim wick to size using sharp scissors.
- Trim wick to size using sharp scissors.
EditThings You’ll Need
- Vintage tea cups (or cups that look vintage)
- Wax candle flakes
- Wooden skewer sticks
- Scotch tape
- Sharp scissors
- Double boiler or pan
- Candle wicks
- Food coloring (optional)
EditTips
- Add aroma using a few drops of essential oil into the melting wax.
- Consider using industrial strength glue to adhere the cup to the saucer.