cancel

Find Qualified
Local Contractors

Select Service:
Enter Zip:

community forums

Featuring over 100 topics of interest to DoItYourselfers.

Stenciled Candle

comments
  • Currently2.93/5 Stars
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
out of 759 votes


Decorate your candles in a tone-on-tone design using simple stencils.

You'll Need:

  • Vanilla candles
  • Stencils
  • Stencil Adhesive
  • White craft paint
  • Candle Painting medium (we used DecoArt's)

Tools Needed:

  • Cotton balls
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Sponge brush
  • Newsprint for protecting surfaces

Instructions:

  1. Spray stencil adhesive on wrong side of stencil; allow to dry till tacky.
  2. Clean candle by rubbing alcohol soaked cotton balls on candle surfaces; allow to dry.
  3. Mix paint with candle painting medium.  Center stencil on candle and press till adhered firmly into place on candle surface. Dip sponge brush lightly into paint; remove excess paint by dabbing brush onto newsprint.  Paint stencil openings; remove stencil carefully.

by Kelley R. Taylor for CreatingHomeDecor


member comments

or Register to leave a comment.

If you have a question you would like answered, please visit our Community Forums.

articles we like

Building a Bar Stool

Building a Bar StoolThis bar stool is simple to construct using hand tools.  It has a backless seat... read more

A Citizens Guide to Radon: Lowering Radon Levels

Tips that will help you reduce the overall radon level in your home... read more

Mom's Mother's Day Dream: A Wine Experience

Mom's Mother's Day Dream: A Wine ExperienceThat macaroni sculpture was a delightful Mother's Day gift when you were in grade school... read more

sponsored articles of the day

diy centers

Research and explore a wealth of wisdom on these topics