Candle decor options

Scented and interior candles are becoming more and more popular every year. They are used to decorate rooms, during photo shoots and simply to create a cozy atmosphere in the house. Now everyone can make beautiful candles with their own hands. After all, any materials at hand can be used to decorate them.

Novice craftsmen are most often engaged in the creation of simple interior candles. For this, you can use any materials at hand.

• Twine. You can decorate the product with your own hands using trimming unnecessary twine. The first step is to heat the candle with a hairdryer. This is to soften the wax. After that, you can start wrapping it with twine. The lace must be gently pressed into the wax. In this case, it will adhere well to the surface of the candle. When the craft is ready, it should be left in a cold place for a couple of minutes.

• Napkins. Original candles can be made using decoupage technique. Napkins must first be divided into layers. From them you need to cut out the patterns you like. These parts are attached to the base of the candle. After that, she warms up with a hair dryer. The drawing sets very quickly on the wax surface.

• Dried flowers. Homemade candles decorated with dried flowers look very delicate and elegant. You can decorate in this way both thin products and more voluminous ones. Flowers for work must be prepared in advance. Dry them away from direct sunlight so that they do not become brittle. The process of creating such candles looks very simple. Dried flowers must be applied to the surface of the product.After that, the selected part must be poured over with melted wax of the desired color. This will allow the part to be securely fastened to the surface of the candle. The same must be done with other dried flowers.

• Sackcloth. Another popular idea to look out for is a burlap-decorated candle. Such a decor element is made very simply. First, cut a wide strip from a large piece of burlap. It is attached to the candle with a glue gun. Further, the base can be decorated with ribbons, lace or the same dried flowers. Products designed in this way fit perfectly into the interior of a room in the style of rustic or Provence.

• Coffee beans. There are two main ways to use coffee beans to decorate candles. Most often, they are simply glued to the surface of the product. It is recommended to use decoupage glue for gluing coffee beans. The grains should be stacked as close to each other as possible. The finished product can be additionally decorated with cinnamon or dried orange and lemon slices. In the second case, the coffee beans are attached to a lightly melted candle. In order not only to see the coffee beans, but also to feel the pleasant aroma, the craftsmen place them in the upper part of the candle next to the wick.

• Shells. Lovers of the marine theme will love the candle decorated with seashells. Very often, its base is pre-wrapped with twine. In this case, the accessory looks more interesting and stylish. The gaps between the sea figures can be sprinkled with sand or sea salt. The surface treated in this way should be covered with transparent varnish. Such a craft will look beautiful both in the bedroom and in the bathroom.

Delicate decorations in various colors and sizes are also often used to decorate rooms for the holidays. Before making such candles, you need to practice a little in this matter.

To decorate a room for a wedding, white, pink or pale blue candles are most often used. To decorate such accessories, you can use various materials at hand.

• Colored ribbons. Most often, satin ribbons are used to decorate wedding candles. They can be either wide or thin. The tapes are usually attached to the base of the candle with glue. The finished product can be decorated with rhinestones, silver figurines or polymer clay details.
• Lace. Such items are usually used to create a romantic atmosphere. Thin lace ribbons go well with twine or pastel satin ribbons.
• Natural flowers. Candles decorated with fresh flowers will also be an excellent decoration for the wedding table. The buds are easily fixed to the wax with a glue gun. Most often, white roses are used to decorate such products. If desired, instead of them, you can use the flowers left over after creating the bride's bouquet.

Bright red candles complemented by green spruce branches, cinnamon sticks and satin bows will be an excellent decoration of the room for the New Year. The finished product can be decorated with artificial snow. In this case, it will look even more fabulous.

You can make original decorations for your home in preparation for Halloween. There are several main ways to decorate such autumn crafts.

• With bloody streaks. The master class on creating such candles looks very simple. To create them, white blanks are used. Before starting work, red candles must be carefully lit. Next, pour white products with melted paraffin.When they are dry, they can be used to decorate the interior.
• Fragrant. For a festive atmosphere, use a candle made from orange or grapefruit peel. Bright orange, red or yellow pieces go well with pumpkins and other festive furnishings.

You can make sure that homemade candles look no worse than purchased ones by looking at examples of finished products.

Products decorated with rhinestones of different shapes and sizes look very exquisite. These parts are attached to the surface of the candle with a glue gun. Not only plain home decorations look beautiful, but also those decorated with inscriptions or volumetric figures.

Volumetric candles decorated with colored sparkles also look bright. To create them, decoupage glue is used. It is applied to the wax surface in two layers. Immediately after such processing, the product is sprinkled with glitter of the selected color. Such products look impressive and immediately attract attention.

In the next video, decorating a candle for the New Year with your own hands is waiting for you.