Tea Cups and left over candle wax

Ever since we began this business, we have been asked whether old candles can be melted and used again. Yes, of course, if they burned well the first time they can be resurrected!

Divide them into 2 groups. If you want to make moulded candles, use only the really good ones.
The other candles, that burned poorly or melted all over the place, can be used in container candles.

This way, all you need to buy is wick. Moulds can be made or purchased. Containers? there are most likely some candle glasses, ceramics or tea cups around that you can use.

Magazines love to do the 'tea cup' candles. Everyone has hand-me-downs too good to throw out but useless for a good cuppa.

So 4 easy steps follow and you can see the video on http://www.candlemaking.com.au/Making-Soy-Candles-in-Containers-1

1. melt your wax in a double saucepan
2. pour into the container of your choice
3. set the wick and tab assembly in the wax once it has begun setting on the bottom - a skewer might help you position this
4. lie a pencil across the top to hold the wick in the centre as the wax sets

We have the most beautiful soy wax if you want to start from scratch. Add a little fragrance - chai maybe - we don't have Bushell's - and a touch of brown candle dye to help it look a little like tea.

Soy wax and other bits available on www.candlemaking.com.au
All the best!