#teacupcandles

[a-this-is-me-world]

#teacupcandles#scented#unscented#love#presents#gifts https://www.instagram.com/p/B7pxnsBAmjx/?igshid=utyxknrrcrpu

#teacupcandles #scented #unscented #love #presents #gifts

[cozyours]

HOW TO MAKE TEALIGHT CANDLES

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE TEALIGHT CANDLES

Candle Wax

Soy wax is very popular for making tealight candles. And considering too that it is eco-friendly, it is a very good choice. A better, but more expensive alternative, is beeswax. And if you do not mind a little pollution, paraffin wax is a great choice, and very affordable. Feel free to experiment with various types of wax. If you want your candles scented and/or coloured, consider this also in choosing your wax. Some types of wax hold scent and colour better than the others.

Candle Wicks

You can choose any from the various types of wicks that suit you. And you can get wick tabs too. You will need them. But to make your work easier, pre-tabbed wicks are the way to go.

Tealight cups

The most common types are made of metal or plastic. You can choose any as it suits you. If you want a cheaper option, your kitchen muffin pan works well too. This works well as mold though muffin liners are needed as well if you go for this option.

Candle Additives

Fragrance oils can be used but follow the instructions that come with anyone you use so that you would know the appropriate loading for your work. Many waxes give the candle a creamy white colour which is beautiful on their own. But you can tint your candles with dyes the way you want. Liquid candle dyes work best for this.

Other Candle Making Supplies

Just like in making other candles, a double boiler and a stove seem to be permanent materials needed for candle making. Opposed to this, some people use an oven but the former is an easier and more popular choice. You would also need a pouring pot or measuring cup for pouring the wax. You may not be able to pour the wax into your containers directly from the double boiler pan. Other necessary materials are a thermometer and a pair of scissors. Old newspapers would prevent mess by collecting wax spills while paper towels can be used for cleaning afterwards.

HOW TO MAKE TEALIGHT CANDLES

The actual candle making process is next.

Step One

Spread old newspapers across your work area. With this, cleaning is much easier when you’re done with your work. Then heat up your wax, in a double boiler of course. Stir gently with the thermometer. Break wax blocks into smaller chunks for quicker melting. This should only take some minutes to watch the wax and monitor the temperature. It should not exceed 185°F. If you are using a muffin pan, arrange your molds carefully in the holes and set your wicks.

For tealight cups, you only need to attach your wick to the bottom of the container. This is easy with pre-tabbed wicks. Otherwise, you can use glue or even the melting wax to make sure the wick is attached firmly to the container. Set the wick in the centre of each cup, and make sure it is straight. This ensures effective burn. You might want to use some hairpins to make sure the wicks are straight.

Step Two

Add your fragrance oil, following the instructions carefully. Usually, you would need a fragrance loading of about 6-10%. Fragrance oil can be added before you turn off the heat or after. Many advocate the latter. But for colour, add dye before turning off the heat. After adding fragrance and dye, stir the wax gently for better mixing. This step is optional. Candles are still good without colour or scent. But if you are using either, or both, do not use too much. For example, too much fragrance can affect burn quality.

Step Three

Turn off the heat when the wax completely melts. Then let the wax cool for some time before pouring. Use the pouring pot (or a measuring cup) to pour the wax into the cups. Do this slowly to avoid air bubbles in your candles.

Step Four

Leave your candles for some time so the wax can cool and harden. This would take about an hour or so but may take up to 24 hours for the candles to be fully ready for use.

Step Five

If you had used a muffin pan with liners, remove the molded candles when the wax cools. If this seems a bit difficult, just put the candles in the freezer for some minutes. For regular tealight candle cups, you should not pop the candles out. Whatever method you use, trim the wicks before burning the candles. Candles with long wicks would cause smoke and not burn well. Following these processes, your beautiful candles are ready for use. And then you can package the new candles as gifts to friends, coworkers etc.

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR TEALIGHT CANDLES

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#candles #candlemaking #teacupcandles #cozyours

[havekiddoswilltravel]

Throughout the next month I’ll be sharing some of my favorite money saving globetrotting family #homemade gift ideas. Today, we bought upcycled tea cups and used soy wax, wood wicks and our favorite essential oils - natural ingredients to make these candles. We can’t wait for them to set so that we can wrap and label these teacher and coaches gifts. #homemadechristmas #homemade #teachingkids #homemadegifts #candles #teacupcandles (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqbJnX0l5v8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uc4lvj98yoa0

#homemade #homemadechristmas #teachingkids #homemadegifts #candles #teacupcandles

[athenetarot]

Who doesn’t love a teacup candle!? ☕️ Homemade custom, vegan candles. ✨ Link in bio to book a tarot read! Peace and Love ☮️✌🏾 • • • #athenetarot #candle #candles #vegan #vegancandle #soywax #soycandle #veganwax #candlemagic #candlegram #instacandle #teacupcandles #teacupcandle #homemade #handmade #candlelover #scentedcandles #homemadecandles #candlemagick #smallbusinessuk (at Watford, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTPULV-owU_/?utm_medium=tumblr

#athenetarot #candle #candles #vegan #vegancandle #soywax #soycandle #veganwax #candlemagic #candlegram #instacandle #teacupcandles #teacupcandle #homemade #handmade #candlelover #scentedcandles #homemadecandles #candlemagick #smallbusinessuk

[mooncatcrafts13]

Selling the last of our teacup candles! We have 2 Pineapple, 2 Apple Cinnamon and 2 Hot Cinnamon. They’re $25 each (that includes shipping) Send us a message with which one you’d like and we’ll send you an invoice! #mooncatcrafts #teacup #teacupcandles #etsy #etsyseller #smallbusiness #candlemaker #artisan #unique #lastofstock #sales

#mooncatcrafts #teacup #teacupcandles #etsy #etsyseller #smallbusiness #candlemaker #artisan #unique #lastofstock #sales

[monavalenza]

@monavalenza #candles #tea #rose #oink #flowers #teacupcandles #partyfavors #elegantgifts #mothersday #giftideas #charms (at Gilberts, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/COGxZ__lGf8/?igshid=19opa8x02eb3c

#candles #tea #rose #oink #flowers #teacupcandles #partyfavors #elegantgifts #mothersday #giftideas #charms

[will-grahams-baby-girl]

Our new #TeaCupCandles are up on our #Etsy now! Get em while theyre hot! The photo above is of our Vanilla scented Candle! Perfect for helping you when you just wanna relax by the fire with a nice book. Am I right, my fellow #Potterheads? https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpellCastersAnonymus #witchcraft #wicca #witch #pagan #candles #spellcandles #candlemagick #lavender #chamomile #vintage #vintageteacups #greentea #lemon #vanilla #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #crystals #seaglass #seawitch (at Brewer, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNViNxmn-q5/?igshid=132rgirh3a64r

#teacupcandles #etsy #potterheads #witchcraft #wicca #witch #pagan #candles #spellcandles #candlemagick #lavender #chamomile #vintage #vintageteacups #greentea #lemon #vanilla #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #crystals #seaglass #seawitch

[parejeda]

Are you loving @bridgertonnetflix as much as I am?? If not, you are missing out! Not only does Lady Whistledown spill the tea, but the characters throw some pretty dramatic tea parties so this Regency era teacup candle makes for the perfect Bridgerton inspired decor. My favorite thing about this candle is that it has a secret ring surprise inside! . . Learn how to make your own at youtube.com/parejeda or link in bio . . #teacupcandle #teacupcandles #bridgerton #bridgertoncrafts #regencyera #regencyromance #regency #geekycrafter #nerdydiy #nerdiy #geekdiy #nerdycrafter #diygeek #geekycrafts #geekythings #nerdycrafts #nerdcrafts #nerdylife #geekcrafts #nerdcraft #nerdythings #geekcraft #nerdlifestyle #geekystuff #geeklifestyle #nerdystuff #nerdsofinstagram #crafts #diyhomedecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSdrTUA0sj/?igshid=l8g557u3jdco

#teacupcandle #teacupcandles #bridgerton #bridgertoncrafts #regencyera #regencyromance #regency #geekycrafter #nerdydiy #nerdiy #geekdiy #nerdycrafter #diygeek #geekycrafts #geekythings #nerdycrafts #nerdcrafts #nerdylife #geekcrafts #nerdcraft #nerdythings #geekcraft #nerdlifestyle #geekystuff #geeklifestyle #nerdystuff #nerdsofinstagram #crafts #diyhomedecor

[dotandlil]

Our little teacup candles that are missing saucers are restocked in the online shop 🤗 They need good homes! // Nos petites tasses-bougies qui n’ont pas de soucoupes sont de retour en stock dans la boutique en ligne 🤗 qui les adoptera? #teacups #teacup #teacupcandle #teacupcandles #handpoured #soywax #vintagehome #vintagelove #teacupcollector #teacupcollection

#soywax #vintagehome #teacupcollector #teacupcandle #handpoured #teacup #teacupcandles #teacupcollection #vintagelove #teacups

[mskraftykimmie]

#mskraftykimmie #crafts #centrepiece #roses #wineglass #teacupcandles #lights https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hjoxuBsKu/?igshid=tbsj4m3fi7j6

#mskraftykimmie #crafts #centrepiece #roses #wineglass #teacupcandles #lights

[fabpineapplesstuff-blog]

Strawberry fizz and Vanilla candles available now, please message for details ☺️ #waxtartsaddict #waxmelting #waxmelt #candles #teacupcandles #waxmelts #strawberriesandcream #vanilla #fabpineapple (at Fab Pineapple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WMyMQHQwk/?igshid=d70qrx113ks3

#waxtartsaddict #waxmelting #waxmelt #candles #teacupcandles #waxmelts #strawberriesandcream #vanilla #fabpineapple

[cozyours]

DIY Teacup Candles

Supplies to make your own DIY teacup candles:

vintage tea cups

candle wax flakes

candle wicks

candle wick centering device, or wooden skewers, chopsticks, or even pencils will do 😉

a stove

a saucepan

a glass container

tape

scissors

Optional Supplies:

fragrance oil scents – it’s always nice to have scented candles!

coloring – if you want to have a colored candle. But I decided to skip it for mine. Hint: you can actually just use little bits of crayon, it’s pretty much the same as a candle color blocks.

DIY Teacup Candles Tutorial

1. You’ll want to start off by cleaning your teacups. Just your regular dish soap is great and make sure you dry them thoroughly when you’re done. You don’t want any water in your teacups when you pour in your wax. Wax and water do not mix.

2. Measure out the amount of candle wax flakes you’ll need. For each teacup you’ll need twice the amount of wax flakes to fill it.

3. Set up the candle wicks in your teacups, you’ll want them to lay flat against the bottom. Then use your chopsticks/skewers/pencils to hold them up and tape the ends of the chopsticks so they stay put.

4. Fill a sauce pan half full of water. Place the measured amount of wax flakes in the glass container. Then place the glass container in the sauce pan. Turn your stove on to medium-high. I found that the wax flakes I used started melting slighting before a full boil. This may vary for you depending on the wax flakes you have. As the wax melts it will turn clear.

5. Once all your wax flakes have melted, carefully remove your glass container from the sauce pan. This is the time to add your coloring and scents if you have chosen to use them.

6. Carefully pour the wax into your teacups and fill until they are about half an inch or 1.5 cm from the top.

7. Let the wax cool and set for a few hours. I would let them set at room temperature to prevent any cracking from cooling too quickly.

8. Once your candles are set, trim your wicks to about 1cm long. Light your candle and enjoy.

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#candles #candlemaking #teacupcandles

[riseabovetheembers]

Practice self care this season in little ways. Lavender teacup candles are available. Scented rice pillows are also available while materials last. If interested, send a message! Available for purchase through my shop at Unearthlycreations.squarespace.com #ricepillow #scentedpillows #astrology #floralcandles #lavendercandle #teacupcandles #shoplocal #Unearthlycreations_co https://www.instagram.com/p/B55gMvSnsqW/?igshid=4p7bnymap67t

#ricepillow #scentedpillows #astrology #floralcandles #lavendercandle #teacupcandles #shoplocal #unearthlycreations_co

[turningpageteas]

Teacup candles in progress! Check out our new Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/turningpageteaco to get one for yourself! We'll be updating the shop this weekend! #teacupcandles #teatime #candlemaking #turningpageteas

#candlemaking #turningpageteas #teacupcandles #teatime

[vintageinspiredlife]

100% Natural Soy Candles made in re-purposed teacups. The Black Sea scent smells mysterious and intriguing, perfect for everyday use. #FreeShipping ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Candle #SoyCandles #Soy #BlackSea #Teacup #TeacupCandles #ShabbyChic #Cottage #Vintage #HandPainted #Homemade #Create #MadeWithLove #Home #RePurposed #HomeDecor #SmallBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/BwyNxc5g75F/?igshid=fcwqj9mjxh6k

#freeshipping #candle #soycandles #soy #blacksea #teacup #teacupcandles #shabbychic #cottage #vintage #handpainted #homemade #create #madewithlove #home #repurposed #homedecor #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness

[skovlyste]

Made a bunch of tea cup candles from old candle stubs, and decorated these 3 in celebration of midsummer ^^ #candles #diy #teacupcandles #creative #morigirllifestyle #maker #wicca #neovictorian #teacups #midsummer #summersolstice

#teacupcandles #creative #wicca #maker #neovictorian #candles #teacups #diy #midsummer #summersolstice #morigirllifestyle