How to Make Scented Teacup Candles

Homemade scented candles are a great way to put old, mismatched teacups to use and add fresh DIY decor to your home. Infuse a favorite scent and teacup candles fill the room with soothing smells as well as ambient light. You can find teacups easily and inexpensively, which makes this craft a perfect gift for birthdays or holidays on a budget. Use teacups in a fun, fragrant new way.

Things You'll Need

• Teacup
• Wax (paraffin or microwaveable soy)
• Microwave or double boiler
• Potholders or oven mitts
• Candle wick
• Candle scent
• Pencil

Instructions

1. Find an old teacup from your kitchen cupboard, local thrift store, flea market or a garage sale. Clean and dry the cup completely.

2. Using a wick that is sized at least 1 inch taller than your cup, wrap the top of wick around a pencil and place it in the center of the cup with the pencil resting on the rim. The wick should be taut and straight in the cup.

3. Melt the wax until it becomes translucent. Heat the wax in a double boiler If you are using paraffin wax or the microwave if you are using a microwaveable type of wax such as soy. With microwaveable wax, be sure to heat it in a microwave-safe bowl and according to the package instructions. Once it is clear and smooth, remove the wax from the heat.

4. Add the candle scent to the melted wax according to package instructions and stir it to combine the scent and the wax.

5. Using potholders or oven mitts, pour the wax into the teacup. Gently straighten the wick if it has moved, being careful not to burn yourself.

6. Let the wax sit until it is cool and solid, about 30 minutes. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch.

Tips & Warnings

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• When heating the wax, pay close attention not to let it smoke. Remove wax from the heat as soon as it is clear.

References

• Country Living
• Martha Stewart