Square Tealight Cups for Candle Making — Clear Plastic, Pack of 10, Pre-Tabbed Wicks Included

What's Included

• 10 × square clear plastic tealight cups
• Pre-tabbed cotton wicks already seated in each cup

Details

• Material: clear plastic (polystyrene) — lightweight with visible wax color through the sides
• Shape: square with rounded corners — modern geometric tealight format
• Wicks: pre-tabbed with metal base, centered and ready to pour
• Compatible with soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, and coconut wax
• Single-use cups — designed for tealight-style candles
• The clear sides let colored wax show through for a decorative effect

How to Use

Place the cups on a flat, heat-safe surface. The wicks are already inserted — no prep needed. Melt your wax, add fragrance and color if desired, then pour slowly into each cup. Allow to cool fully before moving. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before burning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these glass or plastic?
These are clear plastic (polystyrene) — not glass. They are lightweight and thin-walled, which lets the color of your wax show through beautifully. Standard tealight cups are always plastic; glass tealight holders are a separate accessory used to display the finished candle.

Are the wicks already in the cups?
Yes — each cup comes with a pre-tabbed cotton wick already seated in the metal tab at the base. No additional wick prep is needed.

What wax works best for tealights?
Paraffin wax is the traditional choice for tealights as it gives a smooth, hard finish and excellent scent throw. Soy wax also works well and gives a softer, more natural look. Avoid very soft waxes or high-oil blends as they may not set firmly enough in a shallow cup.

Can I add fragrance and color?
Yes — add fragrance oil at 6–10% of wax weight and liquid or block candle dye as desired. Because the cups are clear, colored wax looks especially striking when displayed in a tealight holder.

Can these be used in a standard tealight holder?
Yes — the square format fits most open tealight holders and lanterns. For a snug fit in round holders, choose a round tealight cup instead.

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