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Teacup Candle

Turn an old or chipped teacup in to a scented candle.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/teacup-candle • Posted by Cat Morley

I know this has been done a lot but I made the tutorial years ago and forgot to post it. My friend Clare gave me a really pretty teacup for my birthday but it was chipped and so, I decided to turn it in to a candle.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 15

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I know this has been done a lot but I made the tutorial years ago and forgot to post it. My friend Clare gave me a really pretty teacup for my birthday but it was chipped and so, I decided to turn it in to a candle.

Instructions

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    Start by finding a teacup you might like to use.

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    Cut a length of wick long enough to touch the bottom of your cup and tie it around a skewer. Place this to the side on preparation.

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    Fill your cup with candle wax so that it's almost full.

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    Fill a pan with water and leave to boil. Place the wax in a plastic jug and clip to the side of the pan.

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    Leave the wax to melt for a few minutes, stirring with a toothpick if you need to break up any clumps.

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    Remove from the pan and a few drops of your favourite essential oil.

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    Place the skewer with the wick over you cup, so that it's nice and centred and then carefully pour the wax in to the teacup.

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    Sprinkle with a little bit of glitter for effect. Not too much or it will burn and leave a horrible smell.

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    You're all done!