Product Overview
Round Clear Plastic Tea Light Cups – 25 Count or 100 Count
Our Round Clear Plastic Tea Light Cups are professional-quality candle cups designed specifically for making beeswax tea light candles and other handcrafted candle projects. Manufactured from 100% flame-retardant polycarbonate, these durable cups provide a safe, attractive, and reusable container for creating beautiful beeswax candles that showcase the natural warmth and color of pure beeswax.
Each cup measures approximately 3/4 inch tall with a 1-1/2 inch diameter and holds approximately 0.5 ounces of beeswax. When properly wicked, a finished beeswax tea light candle can burn for approximately 5 hours, making these cups an excellent choice for home use, weddings, special events, gift baskets, farmers markets, and retail candle sales.
The clear round design allows candlelight to shine evenly in all directions while highlighting the rich golden color of natural beeswax. Their classic shape makes them one of the most popular options for beekeepers and candle makers producing value-added beeswax products.
Features
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Made from 100% flame-retardant polycarbonate
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Clear round tea light candle cup design
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Holds approximately 0.5 ounces of beeswax
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Measures 3/4" tall x 1-1/2" diameter
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Durable and lightweight construction
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Recyclable after candle use
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Compatible with beeswax, soy wax, paraffin wax, and wax blends
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Available in 25-count and 100-count packages
Common Uses
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Beeswax tea light candle making
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Handmade candle production
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Beekeeping value-added products
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Wedding and event favors
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Holiday and seasonal candle displays
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Farmers market and craft fair sales
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Gift baskets and specialty gift sets
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Educational demonstrations about beeswax and honey bees
Why Beekeepers Make Beeswax Tea Lights
Many beekeepers transform excess beeswax into candles to maximize the value of hive products. Beeswax is a renewable resource produced naturally by honey bees and has been used for candle making for thousands of years. Beeswax candles are valued for their clean-burning properties, pleasant natural honey aroma, and bright, warm flame.
Tea light candles are one of the easiest and most economical ways to convert beeswax into a finished product. Because they require a relatively small amount of wax, tea lights are popular among both beginner and experienced candle makers.
About Beeswax Candle Production
Beeswax is produced by worker honey bees from specialized wax glands located on the underside of their abdomen. Bees use wax to construct honeycomb cells for raising brood and storing honey and pollen. During honey extraction and hive maintenance, beekeepers often collect cappings wax and burr comb, which can be filtered and rendered into clean beeswax for candle making.
Creating beeswax candles is one of the most common value-added activities in beekeeping, allowing producers to market products beyond honey while educating consumers about the many benefits of honey bee colonies.
Candle Making Tips
For best results when making beeswax tea lights:
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Use clean, filtered beeswax.
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Select the proper wick size for a 1.5-inch diameter tea light.
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Secure the wick before pouring wax.
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Pour wax carefully to avoid air pockets.
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Allow candles to cool completely before trimming the wick.
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Store finished candles in a cool, dry location.
Burn Time Information
Each cup holds approximately 0.5 ounces of beeswax. Burn time will vary based on wick size, wax quality, additives, and environmental conditions, but a properly made beeswax tea light typically burns for approximately 5 hours.
Specifications
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Product Type: Tea Light Candle Cup
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Shape: Round
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Material: 100% Flame-Retardant Polycarbonate
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Height: 3/4"
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Diameter: 1-1/2"
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Wax Capacity: Approximately 0.5 oz
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Estimated Burn Time: Approximately 5 Hours
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Package Sizes: 25 Count or 100 Count
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Recyclable: Yes
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Compatible With: Beeswax, soy wax, paraffin wax, and wax blends
Tea light wicks sold separately
