To work you will need:
• Candle. It can be of any size, color and shape, the main thing is that it is not gel.
• Beads. The choice of beads also depends on your preferences and the creative idea you want to realize.
• Wire. Beads will be strung on it, so its thickness must be appropriate. Alternatively, you can use fishing line or thread. The advantage of wire is that it can be bent to suit your needs.
• Felt-tip pen and pen refill. You should first check from the bottom of the candle to see if the felt-tip pen or marker is erased from its surface.
• Hairdryer. It is necessary to slightly soften (“melt”) the wax or paraffin. Using an open flame, such as another candle, is not recommended as it may cause your work candle to smoke and turn black.
First, using a felt-tip pen, draw on the candle the design or ornament that you want to implement.
Using an empty pen or other sharp but not too thin object, repeat the pattern so that small “grooves” are formed where the beads will be placed.
We tie a knot at one end of a small piece of wire and string beads.
We apply the wire with beads to our drawing and press it a little into the candle, but not too much, so that it does not start to crumble.
Turn on the hair dryer and hold it over the area of the candle that is in use for a few seconds.
Once again, carefully press the beads into the already softened wax. Make sure that the beads do not lean to one side if this is not part of your plans.
Slowly pull the wire out by the knot.
We string the beads again and repeat the already familiar “procedure” until we complete the drawing.
This way you can create themed candles for different holidays: New Year's candles - with images of fir branches and Christmas tree decorations, Easter - with willow and Easter eggs, for Valentine's Day - with hearts. It's simple, fast and unique.
