Comments on: Watch it Wednesday: Merry + Bright Candles (+ a giveaway!)

By: stegnadomki

stegnadomki — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:37:14 +0000

I see your point, good job, can’t wait for more posts
stegna noclegi domki

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:39:41 +0000

I’ve been making these candles for a few days - ever since I saw the video. I’m having real problems getting the tissue paper on and not wrinkling - my candle all look funky and knobbly. Not quite what I had in mind… *grin*

Lisa, do you have any tips to keep the tissue flat when heating, and making sure the candle surface stays smooth?

I have, however, got a FANTASTIC response from everyone’s who’s seen my Perfect Peal candles. I use the Hero Arts large background swirl stamp, apply the perfect medium, then roll the candle over the stamp. While it feels like it’s slipping and sliding, the image is remarkable clear. I then coat the entire candle in 1 colour of pearl dust. The stamp stands out, but the whole candle gets a beautiful metallic sheen. If you just keep brushing the powder off, static keeps enough on the candle to let you handle it gently without leaving fingerprints on it.

I haven’t managed to take photos yet, but am planning to soon, and will post them if people are interested.

By: Beth Buss

Beth Buss — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:21:19 +0000

Excited now about getting going on Xmas items! Classic styles are always in.
Loved the video, can’t wait to try this method. Thanks, Beth

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:36:35 +0000

How cute! I have done this technique on candles before, but never thought to embellish the stamped image with colored pencils. It makes a HUGE difference. Thanks for taking this project and giving it a new twist!

By: laura holt

laura holt — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:16:39 +0000

I LOVE making cards - from the birth of the idea, then the planning, picking out stamps and papers, smiling with anticipation as I picture in my mind the person receiving it and their reaction, finishing it off with a couple of well-chosen embellishments, initialing the back with a flourish just like a REAL artist, writing a personal comment inside, and finally, stamping on the envelope a special little something to tweak their curiosity as they spot it in the stack of bills and credit card applications.
I LOVE people, and - did I mention?……………I LOVE making cards!! I guess the two kinda go together!

By: a fritz

a fritz — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:14:01 +0000

The best thing about making cards………is giving them away…….the best gifts/cards are homemade fromt the heart.
I love Hero Arts Clear Stamps.
af

By: a fritz

a fritz — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:12:50 +0000

The best thing about making cards……….is giving them…………the best gifts/cards are homemade, from the heart.
Love Hero Arts Clear stamps.
af

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:07:42 +0000

Karen D I love making cards i find it very relaxing and when friends phone back and thank you for their card it made their day knowing someone cared enough to send it thats what i enjoy most

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:36:00 +0000

Thank you for showing how easy it is to make the candles.

I definitely will use the candle techniques shown to make Christmas presents this year.

And the felt poinsettia is super cute.

Mary

By: Shelagh

Shelagh — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:50:25 +0000

Hi,
Just love the candle! I plan to make a stack of these for Xmas gifts - they are so beautiful yet simple to do. Thank you for sharing this technique.