How to Decorate a Candle

Take your plain candles and turn them into a work of art when you learn how to decorate a candle. This decorating a candle idea is easy to do and use some supplies you have on hand.

If you’re looking for a simple and budget-friendly decorating project you’ve found it. This decorated candle is so simple and depending on the look you’re going for, you’ll probably have all of the supplies at home.

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How to decorate a candle

Grab those plain white or cream candles and let’s give them a makeover. Decorating your plain candles is going to be so much fun.

You can use battery operated candles or classic candles. Whichever you have on hand will work for this project.

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Supplies you’ll need for this project

• Candle
• Buffalo check ribbon ( or any ribbon you’d like)
• Twine
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue
• Scissors

I’ve added links above to the supplies I used and do use in my own craft room.

Instructions for decorating a candle

Measure the buffalo check ribbon by wrapping it around the candle, then cut the ribbon to size.

Glue each end of the ribbon to the back of the candle with the hot glue gun.

Wrap the twine around the candle twice and tie a bow in the front.

Secure the twine to the candle with a couple of drops of hot glue.

This really is a quick and simple way to spruce up a table in any room. By decorating a candle you can really add the type of decor you’re going for. Using buffalo check, lace, or any favorite ribbon will update those plain candles.