How do I decorate a wax candle?
Difficulty: Easy Got plain old candles? Not anymore! Look around you – there are thousands of things you can use to perk them up. Instructions * STEP 1: Use any candle as your base. Find a color that contrasts with the materials you are using as decoration for the most striking effects. * STEP 2: Arrange objects you want to add to the candle. Beads, doilies, lace, seashells, colored glass or sand, and mosaic tiles are among the myriad objects you can use. * STEP 3: Put a chunk of wax into the top of a double boiler and set the heat on high. Stir frequently. * STEP 4: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the wax. Turn off the heat when the paraffin reaches 180 degrees F. * STEP 5: Dip a paintbrush into the hot wax and then dab a bit of wax onto the object you want to apply to the candle. * STEP 6: Press the object quickly onto the candle. * STEP 7: Allow it to cool and voilà! Tips & Warnings * Flat objects look better than objects that stick out and can easily be knocke
