If you don’t have Mod Podge, you can make your own or use regular liquid glue, although the glitter may not stay on as long.
Match the glitter color to your candle and your event. You might pair red glitter with a white candle for the holidays, for example, or put black glitter on an orange candle for Halloween.
Varnish prepares your candle for paint, keeping the paint in place and protecting it from wear and tear. You can find the varnish online or in craft stores.
Set down a newspaper on your painting surface to keep it clean.
Most printers flip the paper over before printing, so you’ll need to place your paper tissue side-down. Check your printer’s instructions to make sure. You can transfer a photo, an illustration, or even a few words onto your candle.
Make sure there are no creases in the wax paper.
If you don’t have a heat gun, use a hair dryer on the hottest setting. Use the diffuser attachment or wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat.
You can also buy rhinestones with sticky backs that can attach directly to the candle.
You can embellish it even more with a sprig of holly or cranberries.
Consider removing the flowers or cutting them shorter as the candle burns down.
This method looks best with a plain white or cream candle. You can add as many seashells as you like.
