Decorative Candle

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Decorative candle trioDesigner: Lisa Storms

Candles have long been a very popular gift and home dcor standard. They can bepersonalized for any season or dcor with Fiskars' trusty tools. The embossing stencilsmake an ideal choice due to their material, flexibility, and variety of designs. And theembossing stylus makes a perfect etching tool! Punches can also be put to good usemaking temporary masks and stencils, and of course a wide range of tools andconsumables can be used to add further candle embellishing.

Most any candle will work when decorating on the surface; however, when you will beetching into a candle, be sure to choose one that is colored throughout and not only onthe outside. Some inexpensive candles are only wrapped with an exterior color layer. Aneasy way to spot these is by looking at the bottom of the candle to find traces of white

showing through.

Keep in mind when adding elements to your candle, you can make the leap fromfunctional candle to purely decorative. Consider using non-flammable glues such asMod Podge and evaluate all products used to determine safety if the candle is intended tobe burned. As with any situation, never leave a lit candle unattended.


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Etched Snowflakes CandleThe combination of Fiskars' Embossing Stencil

and Stylus paired perfectly to create this classicetched candle. A generic pillar candletransformed into a textured winter wonderlandthat should fit in beautifully with any winterdcor.

Instructions:1. Wrap Stencil around candle with snowflake in desired location and tape closed.

Tip: If the snowflake will be overlapped when wrapped closed, simply tape one side of theStencil directly to the candle and roll other end under candle to stabilize design.

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2. With the Embossing Stylus, etch snowflake design into candle. Run the Stylus backand forth a few times to create a good groove. Intermittently blow off etched debris. Besure to work on a protected work surface that can be tossed after completion so you donot have to deal with cleaning up wax debris. Tip: Begin by etching the length of eachsnowflake "branch" and then etch the details off each main line.

3. Repeat previous step for all desired snowflakes and then rub entire candle down with

rubbing alcohol on a paper towel to remove any remaining etched debris.

4. Paint each etched snowflake with white acrylic paint being sure to get fully into allgrooves. Remove excess paint by swiping rubbing alcohol on a power towel along candlesurface. This allows the paint trapped in the grooves to remain. Tip: Fold your papertowel several times before pouring on rubbing alcohol so you can unfold each section asyou work for a clean, paint-free surface. Also, paint approximately three snowflakes at atime before pausing for paint removal so paint doesn't dry on surface.

Supply List:Fiskars Brands: 12-66136197 12x12 Inch Stencil Winter Wonderland

Fiskars Brands: 56077097 Embossing Stylus RegularFiskars Brands: 56067097 Embossing Stylus Detail5" Blue Pillar CandleWhite Acrylic PaintSmall PaintbrushPaper TowelsRubbing Alcohol

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Glittered Snow Trees CandleThese stunning candles are super simple to createand produce a spectacular glittery design of snowytree branches that can be displayed all winter long.This design can be further embellished with brads forornaments and a star at the top for a stronger

Christmas theme.

Instructions:1. Prepare candle surface by applying rubbing alcohol with a paper towel to remove anyoils. Allow to dry.

2. Wrap stencil around candle. You will see two small pieces of the tree design that willlikely not lay flat. Simply add a dab of adhesive to these two spots to temporarily holdflaps down.

3. Determine desired tree location and use a piece of tape to keep the wrapped stencilclosed around candle.

4. Apply matte Mod Podge with a small brush to all tree openings of stencil.

5. Remove stencil carefully and lay candle (glue side up) onto a piece of paper.Tip: Make a crease down the center of paper for easier glitter funneling later.



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6. Liberally pour ultrafine crystal glitter over all glued areas and allow to dry thoroughly.

7. Wash off glue from stencil using warm water and allow to dry.Tip: Layer between absorbent towels and pat dry for instant reuse.

8. Once glue is dry, shake off most of the glitter onto your paper to funnel back intoglitter container. Go back with a dry brush to remove remaining stray glitter fromcandle.

9. If there are any areas in need of touch-up, simply fill in spots with Mod Podge using a

small detail brush following up with glitter.

Supply List:Fiskars Brands: 12-56317097 8.5 x 11 Inch Stencil Winter Wonderland5" Green Pillar CandleMatte Mod PodgePaintbrushesUltrafine GlitterScrap PaperPaper TowelsRubbing Alcohol

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Notes on Cleaning Stencils:I imagine a google search would produce plenty of techniques for removing wax residue.However, I am lazy and simply reached for my tried and true Mr. Clean Magic Eraser forquick clean-up! For glue, simply wash off with warm water while still wet, or peel off after

dry.



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Etched Polka Dot CandlePunches can also create etching templates. Thoughthey aren't as strong as the plastic templates, thebenefit is you can punch as many templates as youneed as they wear out. I chose a polka dot design hereto give a classic look to a generic candle that can bedressed up for any occasion. Here I created aChristmas "candle cozy" wrap to display with my

other winter candles. I can create several differentwraps to switch out throughout the year giving thisversatile candle staying power!

Instructions:1. Punch circle template from scrap cardstock with Squeeze Punch.

2. Tape template onto candle at desired location. Be sure to work on a protected worksurface that can be tossed after completion so you do not have to deal with cleaning upwax debris.

3. Using smallest Stylus tip, lightly trace around circle with increasing pressure witheach rotation. Flip to bigger Stylus tip to widen circle.

4. With template still taped in place, run Stylus back and forth in one direction alongentire circle, beginning with light, even pressure and increasing with each trip backacross circle.



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5. After etching center of circle, go back and run Stylus along outer perimeter once morebefore removing template to clean outline.

6. Remove template and repeat for desired number of circles. Use rubbing alcohol on apaper towel to remove leftover etching debris.

7. To create Christmas wrap, cut out felt 1" longer than entire width of candle usingPinking Shears.

8. Run neutral cardstock strip through Paper Crimper.

9. Run both edges of felt through sewing machine, then sew crimped strip to center offelt.

10. Sew velcro to each end of felt to form closure.

11. Place clear sticker onto white cardstock and cut along border; adhere to wrap.

12. Complete design with dimensional glittered holly sticker.



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Supply List:Fiskars Brands: 56077097 Embossing Stylus RegularFiskars Brands: 56067097 Embossing Stylus DetailFiskars Brands: 12-74367097 M Squeeze Punch Round 'n RoundFiskars Brands: 93407097 Paper CrimperFiskars Brands: 94457097 Pinking Shears

Fiskars Brands: 12-99027097 Desktop Rotary TrimmerFiskars Brands: 99217097 Spring Action No. 5 Micro-tip ScissorsHeidi Grace Designs: Christmas Clear Phrase StickerCloud 9 Design: Christmas Joy Sparkle Dimension Sticker5" White Pillar CandlePaper TowelsRubbing AlcoholSewing Machine/Green ThreadCardstock (white, kraft, scrap)Felt (green)VelcroTape

Adding texture to candles can become seriously addictive. I found etching into wax verysoothing, especially when the candles were scented. I put these candles out immediately(they make me smile each time I walk by) and am already plotting what designs to createfor the next season!


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