How to Add Images To Candles

Posted by on 7/30/2015 to Candle Making Tips

Have a few plain candles in a cabinet somewhere? Today, I’m going to share with you how to add images to candles using a heat gun. Using this technique, I turned plain white inexpensive candles into beautiful ones that look like they came from an upscale boutique. These make great gifts!#DIYGift#1HourProject

  • plain white candles into beautiful decor in just a few minutes.
    • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

    With the matte side up tape down a piece of plain tissue paper to heavy paper or card stock.

    • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

    Print your image onto the paper. I made 3 images for this project with words JOY, NOEL and PEACE. They are downloadable for free on my blog.

    • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

    Cut your image out.

    • candle & heat image until it brightens. The image will be fused to the candle at this time.

      • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

      Carefully peel back the wax paper and you have a beautiful image on a candle!

      • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

      They make great gifts

      • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

      See my blog post to download these images for free (personal use only)!

      • how to add images to candles, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor

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