Ever since I saw my first teacup candle in a shop I knew I loved them, but also knew that surely they couldn't be so difficult to make. At around £12 each in the shop, I decided to do my research and make my own!
I'd recommend these teacup candles to anyone as it was SUPER easy! You can pick up teacups in charity shops and they are normally very well priced; the one I used here cost £2 and it is real bone china.
For the candles you will need:
Wax - I used soy wax after reading loads of reviews about the pros and cons of soy and parrafin wax. In the end I went for the soy as it meant to be more natural, but both types have their benefits!
Wicks
Colour dye (optional) - I used a tiny amount of fushcia dye which turned a lovely lilacy pink colour
Scent (optional) - I used lavender oil and it smells so good!
Fill your teacup with the wax flakes about two times over and then transfer to an old pan sitting inside a bigger pan which has simmering water until the wax will begin to melt and go clear. 
In your teacup, place one of the wicks in the centre and hold straight by placing the wick between two pens taped together at the top - this will keep the wick centred when the hot wax is poured in.
In the pan, add in a couple of small pieces of your colour dye to the melting wax (the wax will look really bright but as it sets the colour will lighten) and a few drops of your scent and pour carefully in to the teacup.
Leave to set for 12 hours and then enjoy how pretty it looks!
That is really cute - love that gives a new use to a cute tea cup!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make these! They'd be the perfect gift.
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