DIY TeaCup Candle Project

Before image: I used these supplies to make these teacup candles.

First, I glued the teacup to the saucer.  

Using the  Gorilla Contact Adhesive Clear Grip 100% waterproof, add it to the bottom of the cleaned tea cup and the center of the teacup saucer matching up each teacup bottom to the center of the bead of glue. Both sides should have adhesive on them. To adhere them together, both the teacup bottom rim and the saucer bean of glue must be touching. Wait 24 hours and confirm that the teacup and saucer are attached.

Then, boil water in a tea kettle. You will need enough hot water to cover about 2 inches of the pouring pot. While the water is boiling, add the double stick sticker to adhere the wick to the inside center bottom of the teacup.

Now, add the candle wick center to the end of the teacup and run the wick through the hole to ensure it doesn't bend when you add the melted wax. (See the image below for the item to keep the wick straight.) If the teacup is too wide, add a piece of tape to each side of the wick centering piece so it will keep it in place.

Next, add about 300ml soy wax flakes to the inside of the pouring pot. Add the boiling water to the saucepan on a secure and heat-resistant surface. Place a pair of heat-resistant gloves on. Then, while holding the pouring pot with the soy flakes in it, submerge it in hot water in the pot, and with your other hand, stir the soy flakes while holding it in the water. Keep stirring until completely melted. It usually takes about 5 minutes.

This is where I added essential oil after the wax melted. I added 10-20 essential oil drops (lavender) to the mixture.

Let solidify for 24 hours and assess. If you have any holes, you can try doing this process again and filling in the holes with a little more wax.

Then, trim the wick ¼ inch down. Let sit for 10-14 days before lighting to help enhance the scent if you used scent.

AFTER photo: Here is the after photo of the finished candles. Visit our post for more tips and a list of where to get cheap teacups.

Here is another view of the teacup.

Feel free to check out my video that shows you all the steps.