Bring your own artistic flourish to plain candles to light up dark nights.
You will need
Rubbing alcohol or surgical spirit
Candles
Acrylic pens (you can also use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paint and a paintbrush)
To make
1 Begin by preparing the candle’s surface by cleaning it with some rubbing alcohol or surgical spirit and a lint-free cloth.
2 Paint your design on your candle. You may need to do two layers, so have a slice of cake while your first layer dries, then go over it once more.
3 Allow to dry for a couple of hours before lighting. Remember to burn your candle on a flat surface away from other objects and never leave it unattended.
This project idea is taken from our feature ‘Craft-a-Peel’ in our November issue, which brings together recipes for snacks and drinks, as well as craft projects to enjoy with friends. The styling and recipes are by Kay Prestney and the photography by Rebecca Lewis.
