A thing the British are very well known for is drinking a lot of tea,
so this beautiful teatime candle seemed a great craft to share.
We make these as hostess presents and thank-you presents, as they are quick and easy to make & always look great.
You will need:
An old teacup & saucer
a metal tin
small pieces of wax. (This is a great way to use up all those tea-lights and old candles you have, all you need to do is cut them up into bits. Save the wick, too!)
a wick ( we got ours out of one of the candles we reused)
How to:
Put your pieces of wax into the old tin , fill a pot with about 8 cm of water and put your tin into the middle. Now start melting the wax in your tin. Don’t place your wax directly in a pot over a heat source, always use this double boiler method.
You can add a crayon or colourful wax if you want your candle to be a certain colour.
When all the wax has melted carefully pour it into the cup and add your wick to the middle.
You might need to hold on to the wick for a couple of minutes till it stays in the right position.
Carefully place your teacup in the fridge and leave it to cool down for one to two hours.
After that , all you need to do is trim the wick and enjoy your new candle.
It makes even pretend tea parties feel very special.
Have a lovely day!
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March 9th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
How enchanting! Love this idea.
I also loved her little ballet slippers!
To be a little girl again — awww.
Nicole
March 10th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Very cute idea! I’ll have to try that sometime!
March 10th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
lovely craft idea!
I always enjoy the things you share.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Loved the wonderful crafts at ur blog !!! The teatime candle is a great recycling craft … surely wil have to try it sometime …
- Smita
@ Little Food Junction
March 11th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
This is such a sweet thing to do. Now mentally taking inventory of supplies!
March 12th, 2010 at 1:46 am
love, love this idea!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Dear Miri,
I’ve seen your post at the Crafty Crow (i’m not the only one, i think).
Might I use your pictures on my picnic-blog? I love your little one on the quilt, with the shining teacup.
Greetings from Holland,
Marleen
March 12th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
so sweet:)
March 19th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Oh I love these!