Free Instructions for Painted Candles

Painted Candles

Base coat all the flames with Antique Gold. Let Dry. Sand with fine grit sandpaper. Float the sides of the flames with Terra Cotta. Make a teardrop in the middle of the flames with Terra Cotta, also.

Base coat the star in Antique Gold. Let Dry. Sand with fine grit sandpaper.

Base coat the tall candle in Dark Forest Green. Let dry. Sand with fine grit sand paper.
Base coat the medium candle in Ivory. Let dry. Sand with fine grit sandpaper.
Base coat the short candle in Black Cherry. Let dry. Sand with fine grit sandpaper.

Using a sea sponge, sponge the tall candle with Black Green and Kim Gold. Double load the sponge with both colors.

Using a sea sponge, sponge the medium candle with Trail Tan and Kim Gold. Double load the sponge with both colors.

Using a sea sponge, sponge the short candle with Sonoma Wine and Kim Gold. Double load the sponge with both colors.

When the paint is dry, float around the edges of each candle in the following colors: Tall candle: Black Green, Medium candle: Trail Tan, Short candle: Candy Bar Brown. Use a liner brush or small round brush to make the long “drips of wax” on the candle. This is a teardrop stroke. Use the colors suggested for the floating.

Splatter all pieces with Ivory and then with Black (Optional).

When all the paint is dry, varnish with Ceramcoat varnish.

Glue the candles together with wood glue or tacky glue. Let the glue dry. (Optional: nail the candles together for an extra strong hold) Tie on a rag ribbon and glue on the star. Or drill two holes in the star, like a button, and wire the star to the rag ribbon.

Copyright 1999 Lily Hadrava & Pine Country Decor. This design may be used for fun or profit or for teaching in a class. No mass or commercial reproduction without written permission from Lily Hadrava. The information on this page is presented in good faith and every attempt has been made to make all information clear, concise and correct, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed.