Painted Candle

Candles with painted flowers look beautiful and unique as each candle can be personalised according to choice. This time I have painted white Chrysthanthemums on a red candle using Acrylic colors.I am doing decorative painting nowadays and this is a related venture.
The flower structure remains the same whether painted on paper, wood or candles.Designer candles can be painted with specific designs suiting the theme of any event.

Ball Candle

This small ball candle is made in a ball mold , I have painted it with acrylic colours to make it look different.
METHOD
1 Make a ball candle using a ball mold.
2 Use rubber bands to mark segments on the ball candle.One can make as many segments as required eg two rubber bands will give four segments etc.
3 Put rubber band across the candle, the wick can be the intersecting point.
4 Paint the segments as desired, do not remove the rubber bands.
5 After the paint has dried, remove the rubber bands carefully.
The candlestand has been decorated with handmade cold porcelain flowers.

Painted Candles

Painted candles are unique as each one is lovingly handpainted. I have used acrylic colors to do the painting, there are special candle painting colors also available in the market.I have tried to give a new look to an old candle by painting on it.
Right now I have very little wax left at home so I am hoarding it ! Have to get supplies soon.

Painted candles

Painted candles are really great for theme parties and get-togethers. One can make or buy candles and paint flowers ,designs,messages as desired. Its also a way to refresh your candles by giving them a make-over .
Painting on candles is not as difficult as it appears .Candle painting is quite forgiving, just wipe off what you dont like. A special medium is available for candle painting but fabric/acrylic paints work fine.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 Candle
2 Acrylic colors,paint brushes
METHOD
Take a candle,wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Think of a design ,it can be floral or abstract . Draw a design on the candle lightly with a pencil. Start filling in colors. Dont worry if there are mistakes as they can be wiped clean . Give two coats of colors if required.
Just remember to take scentless candles for painting as aromas have oils which make the surface oily and difficult to paint.
A coat or spray of varnish can be used to seal the painted design.