Lustrous Tea Light
A teacup missing its saucer is practically a flea market freebie! With just a little candle wax, a wick, and some gardenia fragrance oil, it has the potential to be a pretty scented candle for your boudoir. Delightful!
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What To Do:
Step 1. Cut a 6-inch piece of candle wicking. Feed through wick clip until end sits just inside. Clamp the wick clip closed with pliers.
Step 2. Rest a pencil across top of teacup. Dangle the wick into the teacup and rest the wick clip in the bottom. Tie the end of the wick to the pencil to hold it in place.
Step 3. Measure 1 cup soy candle flakes into microwaveable container. Microwave on high 1 minute, then stir with a craft stick. Heat 1 more minute, till all clear and runny. Add 5 drops of lavender oil to the melted wax and stir.
Step 4. Pour the wax slowly into the teacup leaving ¾” at the top – make sure the wick is still centered. Let cool and trim the wick to one half inch. Let the wax cool. The old-timey style of this teacup candle looks sweet on a vanity. And smells so good!
Tea Light Party
These whimsical teacup candles would make darling party favors for your next afternoon tea. Light one at each place setting, and when the scones are gone, each guest can take one home.
You Will Need:
Vintage teacup (3” diameter at top) Yaley Medium Flat Braid Candle WickingMicrowaveable Soy WaxLavender Fragrance oil (5 drops)
