Hi - Have been painting on candles for about a
year. Here are some of the things I have found: (1)
White candles are best to paint on - when I tried
coloured candles, the dye in the candle eventually leached
through my painting. I have done winter scenes, mostly,
and with time, the snow turned pink, blue, etc.
However, each scene still looked good.<br>(2) I tried
Decoart Candle Medium and followed the instructions - but
the paint just beaded and looked awful. The
instructor at my painting class has the best method! Run HOT
tap water over the new candle, then rub briskly with
a rough paper towel to dry it. Then use undiluted
acrylic pain to paint your design. ( I just do this
freehand -rather than try to trace on the design) <br>(3)
Finally, I spray the entire candle with "Candle Gloss"
spray. This gives it a sheen.<br>Everyone says, " These
are too beautiful to burn!" So here is an idea from a
classmate: Let the candle burn down just enough to make a
"well" in the top which will enable you to put a
"tea-light" in. After this, you light the tea-light, and
replace it when is is exhausted. Your artwork will live
on!<br>When I give my decorated candles away, I include a
couple of tea-lights and a "snuffer", and this gift has
been well received!<br>Good luck!<br>Helen.