Decoupage Candles

Decoupage in its true form is a craft where paper cut outs are glued and/or varnished onto another type of material like wood or glass. But, for this project we shall be doing a little trick.

I've been doing this for some time now and it really is just an amazing way of prettifying things, from old cardboard boxes to recycled bottles, even furniture. Plus it's so easy to do!  If you're wondering, I use Mod Podge or Martha Stewart decoupage glue, which you can locally find from Deovir. (I'll have a different post on that later on)

However, we'll have no need for glue in this really simple decoupage candle project because the candle wax will serve as the glue. Do forgive me for using tea candles, the house has an abundance of this. But please make use of any other white or colored candle of any size and shape you like. 

Turn ordinary candles into something worth giving!

You're only going to need a couple of things 1) your candle, 2) tissue with design, 3) a pair of scissors, and 4) an old metal spoon that you can dispose off. Actually, you will also need a blowdry or another candle for lighting. I'll explain why. 

Your first step is to choose a pattern or design for your candle. Peel off the excess sheets of tissue from your napkin, if it's not 1-ply tissue, then cut the design. I've chosen the little star and ornament for my candles. 

To make this tissue design stick on to the candle, we will need to melt the wax where we place the tissue. So place it on top of the candle and hold it well. Take your spoon and either heat the back of it with a hair dryer or with a lighted candle. 

Be very gentle in rubbing the spoon against the candle

Do keep in mind that wax melts quite fast so there is no need to press hard on the design. Instead rub the back of the heated spoon against it gently in a circular motion. Oh! And keep your hand away from the spoon, it can get very hot. 

From ordinary candle

to Christmas-worthy candle!

Ta-da! Isn't that simple? Now, you might be wondering where to get these pretty paper napkins? You can always go to the home section of any mall. I trust Landmark to have a couple that you can choose from. Or make it yourself! Like I did so here.

Happy Crafting!