Tea Cup containers

[kandlekrazy]

I've been asked to make a bunch of pretty porcelain tea cup candles for a special family event.  I know there are some out there that use tea cups so would I go with my gut and underwick these?

The idea is to have them burn the candle and then be able to clean & use or display the pretty tea cup in their home.  Not really sure how as I don't think I'd microwave the wax out of these cups and def wouldn't burn to the end.  I plan on putting a cute tag on each with instructions on how to burn them.  I've done heavy mugs but never tea cups, at least not that I can remember, lol.

[pughaus]

I usually use boiling water or the freezer method to remove leftover wax from containers.

[Frederick S. Schmidt]

If I want to make it with Romax Cup then is it okay???   Please suggest me.

[Laura C]

25 minutes ago, Frederick S. Schmidt said:

If I want to make it with Romax Cup then is it okay???   Please suggest me.

 

Hi good morning Frederick.

Oh, no, no, please don't make candles in plastic containers, they will melt right along with the wax. Looks like all that company has is plastic products. You have to use glass or coated ceramic, metal/tin, containers that won't melt or burn. Per NCA, "Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax." https://candles.org/fire-safety-candles/

 

safe glass https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2179.htm

Candle Safety https://www.astm.org/standardization-news/?q=features/increasing-candle-safety-ma13.html

[Laura C]

@kandlekrazy that sounds like a fun and cute project. I've often thought of making candles in coffee mugs with coffee/latte/espresso scents and also teacups with teas scents. I like those types of candles. And like you said you would have to be careful about the thickness of the cups and how you wick it. When you make them please post some pics.

[TallTayl]

1 hour ago, Frederick S. Schmidt said:

If I want to make it with Romax Cup then is it okay???   Please suggest me.

Not sure of the actual material of those, but many plastics are flammable. I’d not even want to try burning them. 

 

Some tea tea light cups are polycarbonate, and have been tested for flammability. On occasion they still can and do melt and even catch fire. 

 

Those containers are attractive shapes, I’d look for glass alternatives, then wick down for safety. And of course, test test and test again. 

[Frederick S. Schmidt]

14 hours ago, Laura C said:

 

Hi good morning Frederick.

Oh, no, no, please don't make candles in plastic containers, they will melt right along with the wax. Looks like all that company has is plastic products. You have to use glass or coated ceramic, metal/tin, containers that won't melt or burn. Per NCA, "Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax." https://candles.org/fire-safety-candles/

 

safe glass https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2179.htm

Candle Safety https://www.astm.org/standardization-news/?q=features/increasing-candle-safety-ma13.html

thanks Laura

[Frederick S. Schmidt]

14 hours ago, TallTayl said:

Not sure of the actual material of those, but many plastics are flammable. I’d not even want to try burning them. 

 

Some tea tea light cups are polycarbonate, and have been tested for flammability. On occasion they still can and do melt and even catch fire. 

 

Those containers are attractive shapes, I’d look for glass alternatives, then wick down for safety. And of course, test test and test again. 

Thanks for suggesting