Jessie Taylor
Decorating candles with Sharpies is a fun and easy craft project. You can draw or write on tissue paper with Sharpie markers, place the paper on a candle, cover it with wax paper, and then use a hair dryer to transfer the design onto the candle. This technique is a great way to personalize candles for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, or other special occasions. However, there are mixed results when it comes to burning these decorated candles, as the tissue paper may catch fire or smolder. Therefore, it is recommended to use these candles primarily for decoration.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of paper | White tissue paper |
| Type of candle | White candle |
| Type of marker | Permanent marker |
| Other materials | Wax paper, tape, scissors, hair dryer, cardstock paper, embossing gun |
| Process | 1. Draw on tissue paper with permanent marker. 2. Place tissue paper on candle. 3. Wrap wax paper around the candle and tape in place. 4. Heat wax paper with a hair dryer or embossing gun. 5. Remove wax paper. |
| Notes | The design should be simple to avoid smearing. Place cardstock paper underneath tissue paper while drawing to prevent ink from bleeding. Do not burn candles with transferred designs, as results vary. |
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What You'll Learn
Use tissue paper and permanent markers to create your design
Decorating candles with tissue paper and permanent markers is a fun and easy craft project. It can be done by people of all ages and makes for a great handmade gift. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your design:
First, gather your materials: tissue paper, permanent markers, wax paper, scissors, tape, and a candle. You will also need a hair dryer or heat gun to complete the project. Before you begin, it is recommended to put a sheet of paper or two underneath your tissue paper to prevent the permanent markers from bleeding onto your work surface.
Now, it's time to create your design! Draw your design directly onto the tissue paper with your permanent markers. You can create any pattern or image you like. If you are nervous about drawing directly on the tissue, you can practice on a separate piece of paper first. Once you are happy with your design, cut out the image as closely as possible.
Next, place your cut-out design on the candle where you want it to be. Then, wrap the wax paper around the candle and tissue design, securing it with tape. Make sure the wax paper is wrapped tightly and smoothly.
Finally, use your hair dryer or heat gun to blow hot air over the candle for several seconds. You will see the tissue paper start to ""melt" into the wax and become shiny. Be patient during this step, as the time it takes will depend on the brand of candle you are using. Once the tissue paper has fused with the wax, carefully remove the wax paper. Your design will now be permanently transferred onto the candle!
You now have a beautifully decorated candle with your custom design. Enjoy your creation, and feel free to experiment with different colours, patterns, and images!
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Cut out your design, leaving a small border
When you’re done colouring, cut as closely around your design as you can, leaving a small border. Leaving a small border ensures that your design is not altered and remains intact. It also helps to maintain the overall aesthetic of the design.
A pro tip is to slip a sheet or two of paper behind your tissue so that the Sharpies don't bleed onto your table. This is an important step as it ensures that your work remains neat and tidy, and your design is not ruined by any stains or smudges.
Once your design is cut out, place it where you want it to be on your candle. Make sure that the placement is correct and that the design is centred and straight. This is crucial as it will impact the overall look of the candle.
Then, wrap a piece of wax paper around your candle and design and hold or tape it in place. This step helps to secure the design in place and ensure that it does not move during the next steps of the process.
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Place your design on the candle and cover with wax paper
Once you're done colouring your design, cut as closely around it as you can. A pro tip is to slip a sheet or two of paper behind your tissue so that the Sharpie doesn't bleed onto your table. When your design is cut out, place it where you want it to be on your candle. Then, wrap a piece of wax paper around the candle and design and hold or tape it in place.
You can attach the wax paper with tape. Make sure to place the candle on top of a paper plate so that the wax won't drip on your surface. Now, use a hair dryer to heat up the drawing so that it will transfer. You can also use a heat gun or an embossing gun for this step. Blow hot air over the candle for several seconds.
You will know it's ready when the surface looks evenly glossy. Then, slowly peel back the wax paper to see if the design has stuck. If the edges are still sticking up, press the wax paper back down and continue heating. Once the wax paper is removed, your design will be on the candle.
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Heat the wax paper with a hairdryer to transfer the design
To transfer a design onto a candle using a Sharpie, you must first wrap a piece of wax paper around the candle, with your design placed where you want it to be. Secure the wax paper with tape.
Now, you can use a hairdryer to heat the wax paper and transfer the design. Place the candle on a paper plate to prevent wax from dripping onto your surface. Turn your hairdryer to the highest setting and blow hot air over the candle for a couple of minutes. You are looking for the surface to get evenly glossy. Check after a couple of minutes to see if the design is transferring. If the wax paper is removed too early, the design may smear.
If the edges of the design are not sticking, simply press the wax paper back down and continue heating. Once the design has transferred, slowly peel back the wax paper.
If you are using tissue paper for your design, be aware that the tissue paper may lift with the wax paper. If this happens, you need to heat the paper for longer. Make sure the waxy side of the paper is facing the candle.
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Remove the wax paper and enjoy your customised candle
Once you've heated the wax paper with a blow dryer, heat gun, or hair dryer, slowly peel back the wax paper to check if your design has stuck to the candle. If the edges are still lifting, press the wax paper back down and continue heating. Once the design has transferred, carefully remove the wax paper.
Now, you can enjoy your customised candle! However, it's important to note that these candles are best used for decoration. While some people have had success burning candles with Sharpie decorations, others have reported that the tissue paper has caught fire or smoldered. To ensure even burning without damaging the design, it's recommended to burn the candle once until the melted wax area reaches about half an inch from the sides, then blow it out. From then on, the candle will only burn to that line and won't touch the design.
If you plan to give the candle as a gift, remind the recipient that it's a decorative item and not meant to be burned. These customised candles make perfect gifts for Christmas, birthdays, or special occasions. They are a fun and personal way to display artwork or special messages.
Enjoy your beautiful and unique candle, and if you plan to give it as a gift, be sure to craft a special message to go along with it!
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Frequently asked questions
You will need tissue paper, wax paper, a Sharpie, a candle, tape, scissors, and a hair dryer or heat gun.
First, draw your design on a piece of tissue paper using a Sharpie. Make sure to use permanent marker and place cardstock paper underneath so the ink doesn't bleed through.
Cut out your design as closely as possible. Then, place it where you want it on the candle and wrap the wax paper around the candle, taping it in place.
Use a hair dryer or heat gun to blow hot air over the candle for several seconds. Heat the wax paper until the surface looks evenly glossy. Then, slowly peel back the wax paper to reveal the transferred design.
Results vary. Some people have successfully burned candles with Sharpie designs, while others have reported that the tissue paper caught fire or smoldered. It is recommended to use these candles for decoration only.
