Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1661
Mon, Sep 13, 2004 @ 7:20 PM
THis is definitely a "10"!!!!! Wow, that candle is just beautiful, I would NEVER burn it!!!! I might have to CASE it, but I have never done a candle before with tissue paper. Although I have a lot a tissue paper so I have no excuse not to try...and with such BEAUTIFUL inspiration!!!
------------------------------ Ann Marie
I stamp when I can, which isn't often enough! "Amy" is the little girl pictured on the right!
Registered: April 20, 2004 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 278
Mon, Sep 13, 2004 @ 7:30 PM
Oh my gosh! Love it! Just bought a candle making kit with my Michael's coupon and thought I'd try this technique and then there is yours for inspiration. Can't wait to get started!
Registered: June 25, 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 1320
Mon, Sep 13, 2004 @ 7:42 PM
WOW!! This is AWESOME! Great job. Can't wait to get my set this week!
------------------------------ When the toast is burned and all the milk has turned and Captain Crunch is waving farewell.. When the big one finds you, may this song remind you that they don't serve breakfast in hell... newsboys
Registered: January 4, 2004 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 42
Mon, Sep 13, 2004 @ 7:52 PM
Well I have to admit I have only acutally used one of my stamped candles so far and it did well - the paper did not catch on fire. I have been told by others that when burning such candle, one let it go for a little while till the center reaches a desired size, then blow it out and let cool. The next time you you light the candle it's not supposed to burn out wider. BUT please make sure to never leave your candle unatented in a room, I don't wont't to responsible for a house fire !!!
Here are the instructions:
Take Tissue Paper (that you've pre-cut in size to fit your candle) and stamp images in Basic Black ink, color in with Markers. Consider to use lighter colors, so it won’t be too dark and you can still see the image. And then apply small dabs of glue stick and wrap the tissue around the candle smoothly. Then wrap wax paper tightly around the candle and tape in place (forms a wax paper sleeve around the candle). Candle is then heated and rolled (don't stay in one spot too long, just keep rolling) until tissue absorbs into the wax and disappears. Don't overheat! You don't want the candle to actually melt and run. Remove wax paper. You get a real smooth surface to the candle with the wax paper wrap. If some of the tissue can still be seen, just wrap in wax paper and repeat the heating process a little more. These instructions are not by me, I just can't remember who originally posted them or I would give her credit!