Teacup Candle Package
Give Old Memories a New Glow ✨
Turn your treasured teacups into beautiful, hand-poured soy wax candles that give old favorites a whole new purpose.
Whether they belonged to your grandmother, were part of a cherished family collection, or have simply been tucked away for years, those teacups deserve to be enjoyed again—not hidden in a cabinet or packed away in a box.
Start with two special teacups—keep one and gift the other—or transform a whole collection into gifts and keepsakes. It’s a feel-good way to share the memories without keeping all the china.
And when the candle burns out? Send them back to be refilled so you can enjoy them all over again.
Return shipping to one U.S. address is included. No sales tax is charged on upcycling services.
Choose two or more teacups from your collection and ship them to us. No need to send the matching saucers—we won't need them to make your candles! We'll send detailed instructions for packing and shipping your teacups after checkout.
✓ Your Teacup Candles — Your own treasured teacups, transformed into hand-poured soy wax candles with wooden wicks and your choice of fragrances.
✓ Plantable Dust Covers — Each candle comes with a biodegradable, seed-infused dust cover that can be planted to grow wildflowers!
✓ Candle Care Instructions — Tips for safely enjoying your candles and reusing or refilling your teacups once the wax is finished.
✓ Return Shipping — Your finished candles, carefully packaged and shipped back to one U.S. address.
Let's talk scents
Make it your own
Choose from our collection of favorite fragrances, from fresh florals to warm, nostalgic scents. Pick something you love, or choose a different fragrance for each teacup!
Whether you're keeping them or giving them as gifts, each candle is a chance to make new memories with something meaningful.
meant to be adored, not stored
Your teacups have a bright future
Whether they're from your grandmother's collection, a wedding gift, or simply too pretty to part with, those teacups deserve to be enjoyed.
We'll help you give them a new purpose as beautiful, hand-poured candles you can appreciate every day or share with loved ones.
The Brooklyn Teacup x Glow to Grow
Two Brooklyn businesses, One shared belief
For over five years, we've partnered with our friends at Glow to Grow, a fellow Brooklyn small business that shares our passion for sustainability and giving old things new life.
Together, we've transformed meaningful family china—from delicate teacups to oversized soup tureens—into beautiful, naturally scented soy wax candles.
Now, we're bringing that same experience to your treasured teacups, so you can enjoy, gift, refill, and reuse them for years to come.
Because the best way to keep memories alive is to keep making new ones.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! We're happy to arrange shipping to multiple addresses for an additional fee per address. Contact us before ordering so we can send you a custom invoice and collect the relevant details.
Most standard-sized porcelain and ceramic teacups are suitable for candle-making. Teacups should be free of cracks, chips, or repairs that could compromise their structural integrity. Pouring and burning candles can put additional stress on fragile vessels, so it's important that your teacups be in good condition.
Not sure about yours? Send us a photo before ordering, and we'll be happy to take a look!
We aim to ship your finished candles approximately two weeks after receiving your teacups. Shipping transit times may vary.
Nope! We only need the teacups. Keep the matching saucers at home to display with your finished candles, unless you've arranged additional shipping with us to send them along as gifts.
You'll cover the cost of shipping your teacups to us. Return shipping to one U.S. address is included in your package price.
Yes! Choose from our curated selection of fragrances handpicked by our candle partners at Glow to Grow. Mix and match scents or choose the same one for every candle. How cool is that?
Your teacup's next chapter is up to you! Clean it out and use it as a jewelry dish, little planter, or catchall. Or, if you'd like to enjoy it as a candle all over again, we offer discounted refills. Just reach out for details when the time comes!
For complete candle care instructions, please refer to our Candle Care Guide.
We know these aren't just ordinary teacups—they often hold generations of memories, and we treat them with the care they deserve.
That said, shipping fragile vintage teacups and transforming them into candles does carry some risk of damage.
We'll provide detailed packing instructions to help your teacups travel safely and take every reasonable precaution while they're in our care.
We're able to turn everything from sugar bowls and creamers to soup tureens into beautiful scented candles.
If the shape or proportions of a piece aren't suitable for a traditional candle with a wick (or multiple wicks), we can still fill it with your chosen scented wax. It'll smell wonderful and can be enjoyed with a compatible candle warmer!
Just place your order as you would for a teacup and send us your piece! If it holds more than 8 oz of wax and requires an additional charge, we'll be in touch before proceeding.
Questions?
We're here to help!
If you'd like more personalized guidance, book an Upcycle Consultation
We'll be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.