The Outfitters Team Debut
Did we tell you that Stamper's Quest has a new team? Yep! In our survey held last August you stated you would like to see more mixed media projects. We listened! Today our first team member debuts with a super cute, super easy peasy (his biker friend's words) project.
Grandpa Ken, as we lovingly call him here on the Trail, created a candle project that is so easy and such a great gift to give. The themes are endless; create them for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, match your home decor, teachers, holidays, and the list goes on and on and on! Read on as Ken guides you through the process.
Photo Candles
By: Ken Schneider, Artistic Guide
Biker Dude Candles
Sometimes a technique looks more difficult than it is. I found this to be true when it comes to 'photo's on candles'. Only five easy steps....
Supplies:
Candles: White or Cream (any size, use coupons at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc.)
Waxed paper
Heat gun
Computer generated photo
Embellishments of choice
Directions:
- Size and print your photo on regular computer copy paper. I use 20 pound white paper.
- Cut around the photo and place on candle.
- Place waxed paper over the photo. Wrap it around the candle, holding the waxed paper tight in the back. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the waxed paper covering the photo.
- Almost like embossing, wave the heat gun around over the photo for about 30 seconds. You will see the color change and little sweat beads appear. Don't over heat!
- Peel off the waxed paper and it's done!
To create other images on candles, here are a few more tips.
Stamp images on tissue paper and cut out, leaving a bit of a border around the image. Place on candle and wrap with waxed paper and heat like the directions above.
If you’re careful, you can emboss on tissue paper for a more vivid look.
Photo Candle
For a colored background, I just daubed about three ink colors right on the cold candle using a dauber.
Just a note:
I went to a meeting at my Biker's Clubhouse, and after tea, I demo'd the candles with a favorable response. One biker's comment was "Dude, that looks so easy peasy!"
So give it a try. They make great gifts and are good for weddings and candlelight vigils.
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What a great looking grandson you have Ken!!
The candles are amazing!!
Hey Ken - The error in the photo was ours, not yours! So sorry. It is corrected now, and we corrected the drops to daubers! All is well.
OMG, I used the wrong word, what I meant is I "DAUBED" with 'daubers' from ink pads right on the cold candle. I used three colors and daubed till they blended...
And on the first pic, I meant " Biker Dudes"..sorry,
Ken
what a fun gift idea. So easy to make a special gift for someone.
I have done this with stamped images and tissue paper. I need to try a photo image and heaver paper.. Love it!
The ink on the candle is that applied on while candle is yet warm from the embossing tool or while it is cool?
Looks like fun.. I just got some pottery that my daughter made, the peice I am thinking of needs a pillar type candle in it. looks like the perfect project.
You make it look so easy - I always end up with a little runny look no matter how hard I try I seem to overheat it. Your candle is so lively with the added color too - great idea adding the ink!