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It looks good enough to drink!
You can turn any mug into a candle using this method. It's a little messy but I think the result is worth the effort.

Posted by Sparkle Side Up from Perth, Western Australia, Australia • Published See Sparkle Side Up's 17 projects »
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  • How to make a tea cup candle. Candle In An Espresso Cup - Step 1
    Step 1

    Melt your candle in a bowl over hot water. Extract the wick and cut to the correct length for your cup.

  • How to make a tea cup candle. Candle In An Espresso Cup - Step 2
    Step 2

    Put your wick in the cup, with a weight tied to the bottom, like the photo.

  • How to make a tea cup candle. Candle In An Espresso Cup - Step 3
    Step 3

    Spoon in the wax and let it set for 24 hours

  • How to make a tea cup candle. Candle In An Espresso Cup - Step 4
    Step 4

    After it's set it will get a dip around the wick. Fill this with more melted wax and let it set again. Then you're done!

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AbsintheFairy
AbsintheFairy
Making a few of these for christmas hampers Happy
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Ida T.
Ida T. · Iisalmi, FI · 2 projects
Great gift idea, might be interesting option for decorating also!
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