How to Make Teacup Candles in 5 Simple Steps

This post is all about how to make teacup candles using thrifted teacups and soy wax. You can follow this tutorial to make candles in teacups or any other container.

If you’re any level of thrifter, you know there is often a plethora of glassware at thrift stores! And for extremely low prices too! I love collecting teacups, especially vintage ones. They are the perfect addition to any grandmillennial home decor style.

In this post, I show exactly how to make teacup candles using soy wax and teacups. I found these teacups at my local Goodwill for $0.59 cent!! The saucers were also $0.59 so each set was just over a dollar – I love it!!

Tutorial: How to Make Teacup Candles

You can purchase everything to make a candle at any craft store or on Amazon. Most craft stores sell individual wax, wicks, etc. or you can usually purchase a candle-making kit with everything you need. If this is your first time making candles, I highly suggest a kit!

Materials

• Teacup
• Candle-Making Kit (I love that this has everything you need for a good price!)
  • Includes soy wax, pouring pot, wicks, and stirrers
• Food grade thermometer
• Scissors
• Double boiler (I just use a pot with water)
• Essential oils (optional)

Grab your materials and set up in your kitchen! We will need your stove and a pot of boiling water to make a double boiler to melt the wax.

Step 1: Prep the Teacup

Clean the teacup with soap and water and allow to dry.

Grab a wick and wrap it around a wooden stick. The wick should be long enough just to graze the teacup’s bottom. If you’re having a hard time finding the right length, you can always use a dab of hot glue to attach the wick to the bottom of the teacup.

Step 2: Melt the Wax

Pour the soy wax flakes into your metal pouring pot. I just use a tin can (free!) but many of the candle-making kits online come with a nice metal pouring pot.

Add water to your pot and place it on the stove. Place the metal pouring pot with wax inside into the water. Turn the stove on medium-high. Wait for the water to come to a boil.

The wax will slowly start to melt. As it does, use your thermometer to mix up the flakes for an even distribution of heat to the wax.

Once the wax reaches about 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit, turn off the stove and remove the metal pouring pot from the water.

Step 3: Add Fragrance (optional)

If you wish to add a fragrance to your candles, this is the time to do so! I often opt not to add any fragrance unless it’s a holiday or special occasion.

To add a fragrance to your candle, stir in about 1 ounce of essential oil per pound of wax for a strong scent.

Step 4: Pour the Wax into the Teacup

Once your wax cools to about 150 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s ready to pour into your container. Carefully pour the wax into the teacup, leaving about a 1/2-inch space at the top. Hold the wick steady and reposition it if needed.

Step 5: Allow the Wax to Cool

Let the wax fully cool overnight to ensure it has fully solidified. Trim the wick about 1/4 inch above the wax.

Your teacup candle is ready to enjoy or be gifted!

Where to find vintage teacups?

You can find vintage teacups in just about any thrift store, Goodwill, or estate sale. These places have an incredible amount of glassware and china. I love the feeling of a good find and reusing an old item into something new!

Teacups are a great vessel to create candles because they are made to withstand hot temperatures.

These teacup candles are so beautiful and unique! Turn any vintage teacup into a keepsake or gift for a loved one. They are great additions to any grandmillennial decor! Check out my post about 11 Grandmillennial Home Decor items if this is your style!

This post was all about how to make teacup candles.