How to Adorn Candles in 4 Different Ways

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    If you don't want glitter everywhere, cover it up with paper. Wrap the candle in strips of tissue paper and secure them with a ribbon or tape to make a unique design. Once you've decided on the final design for your candle, you can begin decorating by securing the paper in place with ties or Scotch tape. [1]

    Use straight strips to make stripes or cut out interesting shapes to glitter around. Using painter's tape or even rubber bands can help you make thinner or more precise shapes.

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    Apply Mod Podge with a brush to the surfaces you wish to hide. A thin, even layer of Mod Podge should be applied to the candle using a paintbrush or a crafting brush. If you want to make sure that the entire surface is covered, you can paint over the paper's edges, but you shouldn't. [2]

    • You can use regular liquid glue or make your own DIY Mod Podge, but the glitter might not stick around as long.

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    The candle should be dusted with glitter. Candles look best when covered in thick layers of glitter; this makes the glitter appear more organized and professional. A candle's bottom shouldn't be visible. Put down newspapers to catch the glitter before you start working with it. When you're done, tap the candle's base against the tabletop to remove excess glitter. [3]

    • Be sure to choose a glitter color that complements your candle and the occasion. For the holidays, you could use red glitter on a white candle, and for Halloween, black glitter on an orange candle.
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    The candle must dry before being sealed with Mod Podge. Let the candle dry out completely overnight in an upright position. At this point, you can take out your paper templates and spray the glitter with Mod Podge clear sealer to ensure that it stays put for as long as possible. [4]

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    Use rubbing alcohol to clean the dust from the candle's surface. Take some rubbing alcohol and dampen a lint-free cloth. Apply it to a rag and wipe the candle down to get it ready for painting. [5]

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    Apply some candle varnish to your candle and let it dry for the night. For a uniform, smooth coat, apply the candle and soap colors varnish with a wet makeup sponge and rub it across the candle's surface. Sleep on it [6]

    • Candles that have been painted benefit from a varnish coating, which seals the paint and protects it from wear and tear.
    • The varnish is sold in art supply stores and on the internet.
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    Use tape or rubber bands to mask off the areas that won't be painted. To avoid covering the entire candle in color, you can use masking tape or rubber bands to create stripes or designs. To make painting around the candle easier, press the paint or rubber bands flush against it. [7]

    A piece of tape should be wrapped completely around the candle to create complete stripes. You can create a plaid pattern by crossing tapes of varying widths.

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    Using acrylic paint, decorate the candle. Paint your candle with an even coat of acrylic paint using a thin paintbrush. If you're using multiple colors, finish a section in one hue before switching to another, or use new brushes for each hue. [8]

    • Spread out some newspaper to protect your table or floor from paint splatters.
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    Let it dry overnight, then apply a coat of varnish for a glossy look. See if your candle is still burning the following day. You need another coat of paint if you can see the candle through it. Just wait for it to dry again before removing the tape. Applying a thin coat of varnish all over the candle will protect the paint from chipping and give it a glossy finish. [9]

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    Make a photocopy and use it as a tissue. Prepare a piece of tissue paper, white or transparent, to fit the size of a standard printer paper. Stick it, shiny side down, onto the printer paper. Prepare the paper for printing by inserting it into the printer tissue side up. [10]

    • Tissue side down is where you should put your paper because most printers will flip it over before printing. Make sure your paper is loaded properly into the printer by following the
    • The image, drawing, or text you want to put on your candle can be easily transferred.
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    The photo must be eliminated The picture can be removed from the tissue paper using regular scissors. Be sure that your image is not too large to fit entirely on the side of your candle and that you leave a narrow border around the edges. [11]

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    Wrap the wax paper around the candle and affix the picture. Make sure that the picture is touching all sides of your candle and then wrap it around it. Wax paper should be wrapped around the candle so that it completely encases the flame. [12]

    • Check the wax paper for creases and smooth it out.

    Use a white or very light-colored candle for the best results.

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    Put the picture under a heat source, like a hair dryer or a heat gun. To permanently imprint the design into the candle, use an embossing heat gun to go over it. As the ink is heated, you will see it become darker and clearer, indicating that it is ready. [13]

    • Use a hair dryer on high heat if you don't have a heat gun. To avoid burns, shield your hands with the diffuser or put on some gloves.
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    Carefully remove the wax paper and discard it. Like removing a temporary tattoo, carefully peel back the wax paper. The photo can be left behind to serve as a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the candles. [14]

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    Adorn your candlesticks with cheap plastic jewelry. You can decorate a candle with rhinestones or plastic jewels you buy from a craft store and super glue to it. Sprinkle them randomly across the candle, or arrange them in a fun pattern. If you want to make a simple candle look more attractive, use complementary colors. [15]

    • There are rhinestones available with adhesive backs that can be applied directly to the candle.
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    Put some cinnamon sticks around your candle's rim to give your home a warm, inviting atmosphere. Put the candle in the center of a circle of cinnamon sticks. Hot glue a small dot to the back of each and adhere it to the candle so that the bottom is flush with the candle's base. Carry on until you've wrapped the candle in its entirety; then, for added flair, tie a ribbon around the candles. [16]

    • Add a sprig of holly or some cranberries to make it even more festive!
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    Attach some blossoms to your candle with some ribbon. Wrap your candle in matching ribbon and attach a real or fake flower to the top for a quick and easy decoration. Several ribbons can be layered to create a more elaborate design. [17]

    • As the candle burns low, you may want to trim the flowers or remove them altogether.
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    Wrap striped yarn or fabric around the candle. Using a ribbon or yarn in a color scheme that complements or contrasts with the candle's base hue, you can give it a candy cane look by wrapping it around the candle in a spiral. The ribbon's professional appearance is enhanced by angling it so that the stripes are slanting diagonally across the candle. [18]

    Candle ribbons can be secured with hot glue or Mod Podge. Keep the candle looking neat by trimming it as you burn it.

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    Decorate with sand and shells to create a beachy atmosphere. Make a base coat of Mod Podge or liquid glue with a paintbrush, covering the lower two-thirds to half of your candle. The next day, roll it in the sand at the beach and let it dry. When finished, glue a shell on top of the sand or secure it with string or twine. [19]

    • White or cream candles work best for this technique.
    • There is no limit to the number of shells you can include.

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    How can I make it appear as though wax is dripping down the sides of an electric candle?

    Community Answer

    You can use a hot iron to melt crayons of a similar hue and color them in, or you can use hot glue to make a dripping effect and color it with acrylics.

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    How do I create designs on a candle, and what do I use?

    Undertale4141

    It's an intriguing thought to reuse wax from burned candles. You could use a bobby pin or other thin object to dip into melted candle wax of a specific color and then draw designs on your candle. Make your candle more interesting by carving designs into it with common household items.

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    Can someone tell me how to attach embellishments (seashells, etc.) to the candle's rim? ) so that they can still be seen

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    A short while ago, I started using seashells to make decorations such as wreaths, centerpieces, candles, and candle holders. The most visually appealing candles have twine or raffia wrapped around it multiple times, either at the top, the middle, or the bottom (the latter can also be decorated by covering the bottom with glue and rolling it in sand). Then, I simply glue a shell (usually a starfish or a small sand dollar) to the twine or above it using a hot gun or some craft glue. The entire candle has been covered in tiny shells glued by me, or patterns have been made. To avoid having it look too homemade, I learned from my mistakes and settled on using only one or two distinct kinds of shells. Extremely miniature starfish can be purchased (one hundred for ) from Amazon. I have a favorite number (99)

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