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Description

Using acrylic paint or coloured wax to paint candles.

Resources

Pillar Candles
Acrylic Paint - non-toxic
Paintbrushes
Rubbing Alcohol
Cups/pots for paint

Instructions

How to paint candles
First, prep your candle by cleaning it with rubbing alcohol or surgical spirit and a lint-free cloth. This will remove the sheen and help create a more absorbent surface.
Paint your design straight onto the candle using a paint brush or a sponge and acrylic paint. You can create your designs freehand or using paper stencils.
Let the first coat dry before applying the second coat. The amount of coats you will need depends on what colour paint you’re using and on your design. As a general rule, two is usually enough.
Leave to dry for a couple of hours.
Once the candles are finished, handle with care as the paint can chip or scratch if not looked after or stored carefully.
Light as normal

Tags

• Candle
• craft
• craft activities
• painting activity

Badge Links

• Craft - Badge Completed
• Creative - Activity