A few candles can light up a room with their warm glow, but they add even more to your decor with a few unique, pretty adornments.You can transform a plain candle into a centerpiece with some glue, decorations, and creativity.
Step 1: Place paper on the areas you do not want to glitter.
Wrap strips of tissue paper around the candle and tie them in place, or tape down individual pieces to create different designs.Attach the paper with Scotch tape or tie it down and plan out what you want your candle to look like.
Step 2: You can apply Mod Podge to the areas you want to cover.
To spread Mod Podge on a candle, use a paintbrush or a crafting brush.You can paint over the edges of the paper, but not cover it completely.You can use regular liquid glue or make your own if you don't have Mod Podge.
Step 3: glitter over the candle
The glitter looks neater and more professional on candles.You should not be able to see the candle surface.You can catch glitter on your work surface by putting down newspapers.When you knock off the glitter, gently tap the bottom of the candle.You can match the glitter color to your candle.You could pair red glitter with a white candle for the holidays, or black glitter on an orange candle.
Step 4: Then seal the candle with Mod Podge.
The candle should be left on the work surface to dry.Remove the paper cut outs and spray the glitter with Mod Podge to help it stay on longer.
Step 5: Rub alcohol on the candle surface to remove dust.
Rub alcohol on a lint-free cloth.Prepare the candle for painting by wiping the surface of it.
Step 6: Let your candle dry overnight.
Wet a makeup sponge with candle and soap colors varnish and apply it to the candle in a smooth coat.It should be set overnight.Your candle is prepared with varnish, which protects it from wear and tear.The varnish can be found online or in craft stores.
Step 7: Don't paint the areas with tape or rubber bands.
If you don't want to paint your whole candle, you can use painter's tape or rubber bands.Press the paint or rubber bands against the candle to make it easier to paint.
Step 8: Paint the candle.
A thin paintbrush and a thin coat of paint are all you need to paint a candle.If you are painting with different colors, use separate brushes or paint all of the sections in one color.Put a newspaper on the painting surface to keep it clean.
Step 9: If you want to give it a shiny finish, let it dry overnight.
Next day, check your candle.If you can see the candle, apply another coat.Remove the tape when it is dry.To prevent the paint from chipping and giving it a glossy appearance, you can apply an even coat of varnish over the candle.
Step 10: A photo can be printed onto tissue paper.
Cut a sheet of tissue paper to the size of a printer paper.Attach it to the paper with a shiny side down.Feed the paper into the printer so that it prints on the tissue side.Place your paper tissue side-down because most printers flip the paper over before printing.Make sure you check your printer's instructions.A photo, an illustration, or a few words can be transferred onto your candle.
Step 11: Take out the picture.
To cut the picture from the tissue paper, use regular scissors.Make sure your picture isn't too big to fit on the side of your candle by leaving a thin border around the edges.
Step 12: Wrap wax paper around the picture on the candle.
Wrap the picture around the candle so that it is flush against it.Wrap a piece of wax paper around the candle.Make sure the wax paper is clean.
Step 13: Take a picture with a heat tool, like a hair dryer or heat gun.
To get the image into the candle, run a heat gun over it.You should be able to see the ink coming through darker and more clearly when you heat it.You can use a hair dryer on the hottest setting if you don't have a heat gun.You can protect your hands from the heat by wearing gloves.
Step 14: Remove the wax paper gently.
Slowly and gently pull away the wax paper.The picture should be used as a candle decoration.
Step 15: Your candles will be adorned with plastic jewels.
Super glue can be used to attach jewels to a candle.Sprinkle them across the candle randomly or arrange them in a cool pattern.For the best look, use matching colors on a candle.The sticky backs of the rhinestones can be attached to the candle.
Step 16: If you want a homey look and sweet scent, ring your candle with cinnamon sticks.
You can surround the candle with cinnamon sticks.Place a small dot of hot glue on the back of each and press it against the candle, placing it vertically with the bottom in line.Continue around the candle and tie a piece of ribbon around it.You can use holly or cranberries to make it even more special.
Step 17: You can tie flowers onto your candle with a ribbon.
To make a pretty decoration, tie a fake flower to the candle with matching ribbon.You can layer on more than one ribbon.As the candle burns down, consider removing the flowers or cutting them shorter.
Step 18: If you want a striped look, use bright yarn or fabric around the candle.
Pick a ribbon or yarn that matches your candle color and then twirl it around the candle to create a striped, candy cane effect.The stripes are slanting across the candle if the ribbon is tilted at an angle.
Step 19: For a beachy vibe, glue on seashells and sand.
You can spread Mod Podge or liquid glue on the bottom of your candle with a paintbrush.Allow it to dry on the beach.Glue a shell above the sand or tie it on with twine or string.The method looks best with a candle.As you like, you can add as many seashells as you want.