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How to Make Tea Cup Candles with Essential Oils.

A DIY on how to make tea cup candles. A step by step guide on everything you need from materials to how to add fragrances to your tea cup candles.
Prep Time15 minutes
Curing Time14 days

Equipment

  • A kitchen scale (optional)
  • An old pot or pan to melt the wax in
  • A candy or meat thermometer
  • Candle wicks
  • Wick bars
  • Essential oils (optional)
  • A vessel to pour the beeswax into the tea cups
  • Some type of surface protector- a few examples (a mat, newspaper, paper plates)
  • And tea cup(s) of course!

Instructions

  • How to Make Tea Cup Candles with Essential Oils.
  • First, measure the amount of beeswax that you would like to melt down. I started out with about 230 grams for an 8 ounce tea cup that I used. And then I later did about 340 grams of beeswax that I divided for two smaller tea cups and a cylinder cup.
  • Then, decide the tea cup you would like to use for the candle. Once you've decided, firmly press the wick down into the middle of the tea cup using the wick setter. After that, add the wick to the wick bar.
  • Next, melt the wax on your stove top. To do this, make sure that you have your warmer on low. Then, wait for you beeswax to be completely melted, stirring it occasionally.
  • Wait for the wax to reach about 155 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You can measure the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. And don't forget to add some fragrance if you would like! For more about how to best add different blends of fragrances, be sure to check out this website! Then slowly and carefully pour the melted wax into your tea cup(s).
  • Now, let your candle harden and cure. The curing process takes about two weeks, so make sure that you place the curing candles in a secure place where they won't be moved.
  • Finally, trim the wicks a little, light your candle and enjoy!