So I was creating some designs on tissue paper to use for an encaustic collage when I came across a YouTube video about tissue and candles. Kinda cool!
Take a look at what I played with. And then you can search You Tube for tissue-candle video demos if you’re interested.
Ordinary plain white candle – cheap
Design printed out on regular tissue paper which has been taped to a carrier sheet
Tear or cut tissue to fit candle, wrap around
Wrap something around tissue and candle to hold in place – I used tulle, but parchment paper would probably be better
Hold tight to keep tissue flat
Use a hair dryer or hear gun to fuse tissue to candle – it gets hot so you might want to cover your hand with a towel –
Voila – a custom candle design!
Think of the possibilities – you could make a design of yourself as a saint and create a very original votive candle! You could write something personal on a friend’s photo and print it out on tissue to make a one-of-a-kind gift candle! Zowee.
I liked this crafty little project – it provided a nice distraction to what I’m supposed to be doing, which is getting ready for the Beacon Hill Art Walk in Boston in just – GULP – two weeks! Yikes!! Back to the studio.
Wowowow! Looks like an expensive decor candle! Fun How To…:)Laura
Can’t wait to see what YOU would come up with!!!
Love that. What a great idea to use on a candle and “emboss” it into the wax. Smart girl you are. Thanks for sharing.
Peggy
Thanks, Peggy – hugs!!!
Love your beautiful mind! Hugs…
Lyn, Beautiful! Would be a great inexpensive gift. Sending you positive thoughts to create for your show.
This looks like fun witha lot of possibilities…
Looks great witha lot of possibilities…
What an amazing idea! Such great photos – as always.
Awesome way to start the day with these gorgeous pictures.
You will shine and win again at Beacon Hill!