Craft Tips > DecoupageOctober 05, 2004

How To Decoupage Candles

By D.J. Nelson
The Supplies
  • Candle
  • Sealer
  • Glue
  • Paper cutouts
  • Oil based varnish
  • Clear Tape
  • Sanding Pad

The Technique

  • Mark the area of your design on the candle
  • Gently sand the area to be painted with a sanding pad.
  • Thinly coat the area with varnish.
  • Allow 24 hours to pass.
  • Apply another thin coat.
  • Apply paper cutouts with glue

About The Author: D.J. Nelson is owner and operator of J. Nelson Arts- an online craft supply shop, and Editor of "The Craft Guru" Online & Print Newsletters. For more information, please visit http://www.JNelsonArts.com and http://www.TheCraftGuru.com

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10/08/2004

I decoupaged candles a while back using the instructions I found here. These instructions don't require varnish, only a decoupage sealant. Seems like varnish would be flammable.

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