Easy DIY Candle Decoration

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I have dabbled in candle making since I was a child. I remember making sand candles with my Girl Scout Troop and Treasure Candles as a teenager. After reading the book Winter Candle I was inspired to do a book extension activity with the kids I work with. I didn’t want to combine hot wax and small children so I used this method to make a DIY candle decoration. I made these candle decorations with some students. I brought my samples home and when my daughter saw the candles she thought they were pretty so she scooped them up and asked if she could have them. They really are an easy way to dress up a plain candle and they make great gifts.

If you want to, you could also make your own candles to decorate.

• White taper candles (We used tapers but any size will work.)
• Wax Paper
• Color Burst Permanent Markers
• Hair Dryer 
• Scissors

Cut out pieces of the waxed paper. For tapered candles cut out an elongated trapezoid shape to fit the tapered shape.

Draw a design on the waxier side with the permanent markers.

Wrap the decorated wax paper around the candle with the print side towards the candle.

Heat the wax paper gently with the hair dryer until the waxed paper has stuck to the candle. I found it easier to first position the decoration on the front of the candle to make sure that it is straight and then roll the candle on a surface while pulling the waxed paper smooth and tight around the candle.