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Turn an old or chipped teacup in to a scented candle.
I know this has been done a lot but I made the tutorial years ago and forgot to post it. My friend Clare gave me a really pretty teacup for my birthday but it was chipped and so, I decided to turn it in to a candle.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published 4th August 2011 • See Cat Morley's 1145 projects »

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Step 1
Start by finding a teacup you might like to use.
Step 2
Cut a length of wick long enough to touch the bottom of your cup and tie it around a skewer. Place this to the side on preparation.
Step 3
Fill your cup with candle wax so that it's almost full.
Step 4
Fill a pan with water and leave to boil. Place the wax in a plastic jug and clip to the side of the pan.
Step 5
Leave the wax to melt for a few minutes, stirring with a toothpick if you need to break up any clumps.
Step 6
Remove from the pan and a few drops of your favourite essential oil.
Step 7
Place the skewer with the wick over you cup, so that it's nice and centred and then carefully pour the wax in to the teacup.
Step 8
Sprinkle with a little bit of glitter for effect. Not too much or it will burn and leave a horrible smell.
Step 9
You're all done!