How to Make a Candle in a Cup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit any thrift store

   A stylish choice is to hunt for old china cups complete with saucers.
   
   Any ceramic or glass should be able to hold up to the heat of the candle.
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   Step 2: charity shop or bric-a-brac shop

   If the wicks do not have metal tabs at the end, you will need to buy them as well; they are known as wick sustainers.
   
   Pick up a hot glue gun, if you do not already own one. ,,,,,, You can also use leftover wax from candles that have been used up.
   
   Place the old candle wax in a small pan, and place that pan in a larger pan of simmering water.
   
   Use a thermometer to gauge when the wax has reached about 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius).
   
   Also use this method if you have bought paraffin wax flakes. ,, Make sure to do this immediately after the wax has melted. ,, Pour any remaining wax out and wipe clean with a paper towel.
   
   Clean with an all-purpose cleaner to remove remaining residue. ,, Use your candle in a cup.
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   Step 3: to find old tea cups

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   Step 4: eggs cups or coffee cups.

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   Step 5: Go to the craft store to buy wax

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   Step 6: wicks that you can cut to the right size and candle dyes or scents.

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   Step 7: Clean your cups thoroughly.

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   Step 8: Plug in your hot glue gun.

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   Step 9: Secure your metal sustainer to your wick by squeezing it together with the metal

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    Step 10: if it is not already attached.

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    Step 11: Place a dab of hot glue in the center of your cup and press the metal sustainer and wick on top of it.

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    Step 12: Cut the wick so that it is 2 inches (5 cm) above the top of the cup.

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    Step 13: Place the microwaveable wax in a microwaveable container

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    Step 14: like a plastic measuring cup

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    Step 15: and heat it according to the package directions.

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    Step 16: Add dye or scent if you choose.

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    Step 17: Carefully pour the wax in the cup until it is 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) below the cups rim.

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    Step 18: Straighten the wick immediately after pouring the wax.

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    Step 19: Clean your receptacles of glass while they are still hot.

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    Step 20: Wait for about an hour for the wax to dry.

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    Step 21: Trim the wick to about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) above the rim.

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