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Turn Mugs Into Gift Candles

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Date: 09/13/2007 Topics: Craft Tips > Candle Making | Gifts > Inexpensive  
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A good way to use old mugs or even punch cups is to set a few cups on a tray, each one containing store bought votives (normally it takes two). Set the tray in the oven on 250 degrees F and let the candles melt. Remove one of the wicks and leave the other one. As the candle begins to cool, straighten the wick up into the center.

There you have it. A lovely handmade gift for about a dollar! (Cups can be purchased at thrift shop most often for 25 cents or watch for them at rummage sales!)

By melody_yesterday from Sedalia, Missouri
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By melody_yesterday (640) Profile Blog! Contact
bonnierls:
I never tried it in the microwave. But like you said - if you remove the wick & the metal wick holder it might work.
I have no clue!
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By fionarx (99) Profile Contact
Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing.

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By GK (Guest Post)
The problem with putting the candle in the microwave is that sometimes the wick is held down with a metal piece that could cause sparking in your microwave. Oven is probably safest.

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By bonnierls (9) Contact
That's a good idea! I'm wondering could you put the mugs (non-metal) in the microwave at low power to melt the candles? Would they end up the same as in the oven?

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By PaulaK (5) Profile Contact
Thank you so much for the great , simple tip.

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By (Guest Post)
What a fun and easy idea, thanks so much!:)

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