Coffee Cup Candles
You might have seen those adorable candle mugs at the craft fair or online. Some are selling up to $25.00 for a small size mug. Today I am going to show you how to make these adorable mugs at a fraction of the price. Look in your cabinets, do you see any mugs that you love, but just don’t use anymore? We all have our go-to morning mug, am I right? Look for something that you wouldn’t mind sitting on your counter or stove. I found two that I bought and totally forgot about. Those worked out just perfect!
Mug (I used a 16 oz)
Nature’s Oil Golden Wax Akosoy 5702-00-77 1Lb
Nature’s Oil Creamy Root Beer Float Fragrance Oil
Whole coffee beans ( I used vanilla beans)
Step 1:
Place the candle wick in the center of a clean mug. I used a little dab of glue from a hot glue gun. It worked perfectly, however if you prefer to not use glue, simply place wick in center of the mug and prop up using pencils or skewers along with tape. This method works just as well.
Step 2:
Using a microwave safe bowl begin melting the wax flakes. Start at 35 seconds intervals. For best results, only do a cup or two at a time. Re-melt if needed, only at 10 seconds intervals or until you hear the wax my pop. You can also use the double boiler method if you prefer. Just make sure to stir every few minutes.
Step 3:
Add 5 drops/shakes of Nature’s Oil Creamy Root Beer Float Fragrance Oil and 1/2 cup of whole coffee beans. I used vanilla beans. The combination together smells amazing!
Step 4:
Slowly pour the hot wax mixture into the mug, avoiding the centered wick. Be careful not to move around the mug. Let set for 24 hours before using.
Step 5:
Trim the wick, light and enjoy your new coffee candle!
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Coffee Cup Candle Recipe
Are the mugs reusable? If the wax was completely nontoxic and the customer could use the mug afterward that would be awesome!
do they need to oven proof
It is unnecessary.
Can you please tell me how many 7 ounce candles I can make with 4 ponds of beeswax beads? Thank you.
You should get a minimum of 9 candles, and around 11 max.
Any reason you can’t use ground coffee as long as you only use a small amount?
We haven’t tested it with coffee ground; you can try, but keep in mind that the coffee ground will be exposed to heat/fire from the candle, which can potentially pose a problem.
I am curious about the coffee beans, does this not cause a significant burning smell when the candle is burning?
There is a slight aroma.
What is causing my soy candles to be “pitty” on the top. There where no bubbles in the wax.
Are the coffee beans ok to all float up to the top? And if so, will it be ok to burn? Like not set fire?
Yes, it’s OK since the wick and flame will be away from the beans.
But the wick is sitting right in the middle of the beans that all floated to the top…is that still ok? Makes me nervous! Lol!
If you are concerned, do not put the coffee beans.
The beans all floated to the top…the wick is sitting right in the middle of the beans….is that still ok?
If you are concerned about a fire hazard please do not put the coffee beans close to the flames; as far as the recipe goes, it is safe provided that the flame is not indirect contact with the beans.
Ok thank you 😉
You’re welcome!
Do I understand correctly that the color of the finished candle will be the natural wax color? From the picture it looks brown, but that must be the beans floating on the top. Cute idea! I’m on a cute mug search!
Correct, it will be the natural wax color; enjoy!
What size wick ?
The wick size depends on the diameter of the candle jar/candle; do you have the diameter of your candle jar?
I’m so happy you posted this!! I’m planning this for Christmas gifts.
Glad you like it; they will make great Christmas gifts!
What temperature should I add the fragrance oil to the wax?
Hi, there! We would say when it gets down to about 160-165% fahrenheit!