Where my crafty folks at?

[wanderingenough]

Has anyone ever made candles in a teacup before? It seems like it would be easy. Am I fooling myself?

I have a couple old beautiful teacups my mom gave me that she had succulents in, but I keep killing the succulents (not impossible, apparently).

I'd like to use them as some sort of decor and that's what I'm coming up with).

[dragon's breath]

It's pretty easy. You can use old candles or new wax, and can get as fancy or not fancy as you want by adding scented oil, color, etc. Just need a wick and the wax. I've done it by putting wax directly into the cup and placing it in the oven to melt (no dirty pans), or you can do it with a double broiler (or bowl on top of a pot of water).

If you wrap the top of the wick around a pencil or something, and place that across the top of the cup, you can keep your wick upright and centered while the wax cools.

[ewall]

I haven't made candles since Girl Scouts so I'm no help.

I've been wanting succulents, but maybe I won't based on your experience. Could you do fake succulents instead?

[katespade]

I've never used teacups, but I've made homemade candles and they're super easy. The trickiest part is making sure that the wick is set up correctly.

[estrellita]

I'm only commenting in solidarity on the killing succulents thing. Apparently they can't "live off bathroom steam" like I saw on Pinterest...

[katespade]

estrellita - I can't keep succulents alive, either. Apparently, I can't be trusted to keep even the easiest of plants alive. lol.

[wanderingenough]

ewall - No, I'm sure you'd be fine. My mom (a horticulturist, mind you) says anyone can keep them alive. She has replanted the teacups for me twice now, so I'm giving up.

dragon's breath - thanks! I'm gonna give it a whirl!

[wineandcheese]

I thought about it but haven't tried. I have some tea cups my sister gave me I'm trying to use.

[amaranth]

I've never done this, but I have done succulents and they're the only plant I've ever kept alive. I was told the key was just spritz ingredients them with a spray bottle once a week, and keeping them in a window. So far it has worked!