Soy Teacup Candles

Materials Needed

• Teacups (thrift stores, garage sales)

• Candle Wax

• Candle Wicks

• Scent (optional)

Step 1: Glue (hot or Gorilla) the teacup to the saucer and let sit until hardened. Use a bit of hot glue to secure the metal circle on the wick to the bottom center of the teacup (or you can dip this in your melted candle wax before you pour into the cup). Wrap the top of the wick around a pencil or centering device to keep it centered.

Step 2: Melt wax (~125 grams) in a double boiler cooking pot (the container with the wax should be aluminum with a pour spout if possible) pan over medium heat, until the wax is no longer opaque. The bag of wax will have specific instructions depending on the type of wax. Typically, about twice as much wax as what fills your cup before the wax is melted.

Step 3: Remove wax from heat. If adding color, add to the melted wax at 175-185 degrees F. If adding scent, add after the color (180-185 degrees F). These are also available in the candle-making section at the craft store. Use only scent or essential oils safe for candles. 

Step 4: Let the wax cool a bit (will look like thicker maple syrup, will look thicker when you stir it – 120 degrees F), then carefully pour it into each teacup. You want to let the wax cool a little so that it doesn’t “undo” the hot glue that’s holding your wick in place. You can pour half and let it cool a bit before pouring the second half.  If you get any bubbles, pop them.  You can also use a hair dryer if you have any uneven spots.

Step 6: Let the wax harden completely, then trim the wick.

Notes: As you burn the candle, trim down the wick.  Don’t burn for more than 4 hours at a time.

Fragrance ratio for a teacup candle is ~6-10g (20-25 drops)