DIY Teacup Candle Makers!

I found it's much cheaper to buy wax and stuff in bulk online. I found teacups at thrift shops a lot of my was 1 buck for cup and saucer or .49 for just the cup. Here is how I made them.

http://stampingunlimited.com/teacup-candles/

Since making the blog post however I started drilling wholes in pennies as the base and added 3 wicks for the wider teacups. I was having a problem with burning but since adding pennies they seem just fine. I am also unable to update it so letting you know (forgot log in).

Hopes this helps. Don't forget to show us your cups.

Yes! Thank you so much I'm glad you saw my discussion. I remembered your profile pic but not your name. I will definitely post some photos!!

1) This DIY is terrible. One of the worst I tried to do. You have been warned.

2) We bought a huge block of wax. Do not recommend. It's cheaper but it's a pain to cut into smaller pieces to melt. I cut my ring finger I have a scar.

3) Go to antique stores or thrift stores for tea cups. They still cost around $3 - $5.

4) If you want them all the same color, you'll have to try to manage it all in the first batch. We tried to make pink and got many shades of the wrong colors.

5) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THAT LITTLE METAL THING AT THE END OF THE WICK. Important.

6) I don't know if I have any more advice except that for my mom and I, this one was really difficult to do!!

Hahaha!!! ok, Lacey, I have definitely been warned I'm thinking if I end up getting a block of wax, I'm going to take a hammer to it while it's inside of a bag rather than trying to cut it. That sucks about the scar

Thank you for your tips!!! Maybe I'll try to use washers instead of pennies, because then I won't have to drill anything.

I was wondering where to get some CHEAP teacups, @Lacey thrift shops usually have them?

@Future Mrs. Matthews - Yes! At least they did around here! Antique stores have ones that are typically more beautiful but they're way more expensive.

Def don't go to Antique shops unless you have lots of money I saw a TON I loved and OMG the price made me cry.

I am in love with this idea as favors for my bridal shower!!! I might need to attempt this on the weekend!

I will check a thrift store first! I looked on ebay but only found expensive ones.

We can start a teacup candle club lol.

I'm excited for you I had fun making them.

I am actually excited to be doing these for my wedding! I love crafting items, and this is something new.

I am doing the candle GEL, not wax.

I have searched all my thrift stores for teacups.

You want to use some that a thick sided, fragile china and thin cups will shatter.

Make sure your wicks have the metal support (and investing in the stick tabs for the bottom will help stabilize it too.

Chopsticks/Pencils and rubber bands will support the wick until your wax hardens (hour or two in fridge).

Make sure to invest in quality essential oils for best fragrance (a little goes a long way!)

Have Fun hunting for your teacups! I am hunting for those with matchin saucers. But I am picking up extra plain saucers for those without.

@ Future: My biggest scores were from thrift stores, but have found some wonderful SETS @ Flea Markets too.

This is great!! Thanks for all the tips!! Although this was someone else's post - I am taking away alot from it!!

Maybe I should try the candles. We are having a beauty and the beast themed wedding. I was just going to put some cupcakes in teacup around our cake

Hehe, FutureMrsMC!!! That is what forums are all about I'm actually pretty excited there's a few of us trying it or have done it

Future MrsMatthews, that is a gorgeous inspiration shot!!! I love the cupcake in tea cup idea! I think it would be great if you had a couple candle ones too.

Future Mrs B -- Good idea about the flea markets! I'm thinking of trying kjiji too/craigslist.

OMG!!!!! so i have to update this post as we've decided to make these as favors for my bridal shower!! I love crafty things and cant wait to help my MOH on this one!!!

I went searching for teacups and scored big time!!! I got all matching sets (cup and saucer) for 1.49-1.99 each!!!! I feel like i won a scavenger hunt and it only took 2 different shops to find these!! So excited!

That is so awesome! I just scored too, my grandma has 3 that she doesn't want Heading to the wax store in Burnaby (luckily I'm visiting BC, because my province doesn't have any stores that I could find!) tomorrow.