DIY Decorative Candle

By a special request from my friend Lindsay, Here is how to make a decorative Candle.  I also have them for sale on my website.  If you choose to view, you can go here: Pink Memories Pillar Set.

Materials:

1. A Candle. Votive and Pillar candles work great.  I like to use different colors.  Even scented ones work well too!

2.  Tissue Paper

3.  A computer

4. ModPodge.  Need a recipe?  There are many to choose from on Pinterest, it is simple glue and water.

5. Paintbrush

6.  Printer (and it doesn't need to be a fancy dancy one either)




Step One:

Locate a Photo online.  You can even use words, phrases, or quotes too.

Step Two:

Cut your issue paper and TAPE both ends to a heavy card stock (something that will go through the printer just fine).   I use cardstock.

Step 3:

Insert your cardstock and taped tissue paper into your printer and print your photo. 

Step 4:   


Next, cut your picture (or quote) out, but measure the size of the candle.  It should wrap evenly.  See the picture below. 

Step 5:


Using Modpodge, or your combination of Glue and Water, gently brush on your tissue paper to the candle.  *REMEMBER* you are working with tissue paper, it is FRAGILE. IT maynot WILL BREAK!  So, I normally will dab on modpodge first and swipe gently.  Cover the entire candle, except for the top and bottle of course.  And Let dry!

Wahhh LA!