Tea Cup Candles

I've done this one a couple times. It's pretty easy and fun and they make great gifts. The pin I saw led me to Pretty Prudent. You'll find instructions for how to make the candles there. 

This was before I trimmed the wicks. Also, don't you love that whale mug?

Just a couple of pointers:

-Go to thrift stores to find your tea cups or mugs. It's my favorite part. These were 50 cents each. 

-You don't need a double boiler. You can put a glass jar in a bot of boiling water, or use a bowl as shown in the tutorial. 

-You also don't need to use a thermometer, although maybe it makes a difference...I don't know. (Like I said, not a perfectionist).

-The last time I made these, I bought a really cheap candle that was on sale and re-melted the wax. This was cheaper than buying the wax. You just have to make sure you are okay with the scent if you go this route. I just stuck the glass container that the candle was in straight into the boiling water. I had to let some wax melt, pour one candle, then let more wax melt.

-It really helps to glue down your wick, as the tutorial says. The first time I made these, I didn't and it was a hassle to keep the wick in place.