These painted candles make great homemade gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or any other special occasions. Whether you’re making them for yourself or to give to friends and family, this DIY decor is sure to bring some warmth and personality to any room!
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How can I start over on my candle painting?
If you decide you don’t like your design, but the wax has completely dried and cooled, don’t worry! Your design can still be removed. Place a heat gun or hair dryer near the design for a few seconds. As you apply the heat, you’ll see the coloured wax start to liquify. Wipe it off with a paper towel. You may need to repeat this process a few times to get the entire design off. Work your way slowly around the candle. Be careful not to hold the heat source over the candle for more than a few seconds at a time, or the actual candle may start to melt instead of just melting the design! Once your painting has been removed, let the candle cool completely before painting on it again.
Does my pillar candle have to be white for painting candles?
We chose white for our candle painting, but you definitely don’t have to use white. Pillar candles come in many colours, so pick the one you like best and enjoy painting on it! Paint with wax colours that will stand out on the candle colour you’ve chosen. Or you can even use white tealights to paint on a coloured base!
Do I have to use a pillar candle to paint candles?
We like use pillar candles for candle painting because they have a lot of surface space to decorate, but you can also paint taper candles. You can even buy candle painting kits that include different styles of candles!
These painted candles are melting hearts as the perfect DIY decor! Each one will have its own colourful charm, and you can paint whatever design you like. Whether you place your candles together as a centerpiece or light them up for a cozy evening, they’re sure to shine!
Here’s even more candle craft ideas:
Mason Jar Candles
Clementine Candles
Pumpkin Spice Candles
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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