Are you a tea drinker and not sure what to do with the container when you run out? Or at antique markets, collectible tins come in all kinds of charming prints and lettering. They get a second life when upcycled into one-of-a-kind candles. Learn how to make pretty tea infused scented candles in a tin with this easy tutorial.

Almost every night I enjoy a good, warm cup of tea to help me relax right before bed. One of my favorite teas is lavender and chamomile. Harney & Sons have a great variety of teas and I am such a sucker for their pretty packaging and adorable labels. That is why my eye was drawn to the sweet cornflower blue tea tin. After making and drinking all the tea that was in the tin, I knew I wanted to save it and use it to make a craft.

This is why candles make the best gifts

Scented candles make perfect gifts for all occasions because of their aromatherapy properties, and these aromatherapy properties are capable of creating an atmosphere that will stimulate the senses and elevate positive mood, all through the day. They also bring relaxation to already tensed body and soul.

Benefits of making your own candles

• Saving money – Making candles at home is a great way to save money. Not only will you not need to buy your own candles, you can also save money on gifts for friends and family. Buying supplies in bulk will help you to save money on raw materials you need for this project.
• Health – Part of living a healthy lifestyle is self-care and taking care of your mind: lighting candles can provide the perfect atmosphere to induce calm and a sense of well-being. If you ever feel enveloped by fear or feel anxious, burning candles can help with anxiety. 
• Eco-Friendly – Soy candles have a naturally nice fragrance, are relatively inexpensive to make and have a natural sheen and smoothness to their texture. Beeswax is also an eco-friendly option for candle making; however, it is more expensive than soy wax.

Candle Making Supplies

• Harney & Sons Tea
• Wood Wick
• 6 to 7 cups Natural Soy Wax
• Lavender essential oil and Chamomile essential oil
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors

How To Make Pretty Tea Infused Scented Candles In A Tin

Step 1:  Start by applying hot glue to the metal base and place it on the bottom center of the tea tin, then place the wood wick inside the base. Once the hot glue has set, place a wood wick into the metal base. You may need to trim the wick by using pliers or scissors.  Set aside.

Step 2:  Place 6 to 7 cups (depending on how full you want the candle to fill the tin) of natural soy wax flakes into a heat resistant bowl. Using the double boiler method, melt the wax until completely dissolved into a liquid.  I added 3 ounces of essential oils to the melted wax. You can add desired amount of oils. OR heat 1 tablespoon oil on a stovetop and steep two tea bags until the oil is scented. You will get for fragrance for the essential oils.

Step 3:  Remove the tea-infused oil and melted wax from the heat, then combine both.Pour the scented liquid candle wax into the prepared tea tin. Set aside and let harden. Once the wax has cooled and solidified, trim the wood wick. The candle wax will change to a white color once it is completely set and hardened.

Here are a few other diy candle recipes to save for later:

• Eucalyptus and thyme soy candle – free label
• Wood wick campfire mug candle
• Strawberry lemonade candle
• Terracotta citronella candles
• How to make a candle in a dough bowl

You can find a complete list of candle tutorials on the blog by clicking here.

Make sure you pin the image below so you can save this diy tea tin candle tutorial to try later.