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She loves crafts and has a deep interest in design and DIY projects. By Michelle Ullman. Personalized designs such as initials are also popular, particularly for sentimental candles, such as wedding unity candles or memorial candles. Beads should never be placed near where the candle's flame will burn.
Doing so will create more of a fire hazard because the materials of the beads may be more unpredictable when exposed to heat. For most beaded candle designs, decorating the lower half or third of the candle is the safest and most elegant option.
If you don't have headpins, another option is to warm the surface of the wax and press the beads directly into the candle. This is a particularly popular way to decorate with seed beads, either to create intricate patterns on the candle or to roll the lower part of the candle into the beads for a thick layer.
If using this method, take care not to warm the candle too much or it may warp and be unable to burn. Wire wraps are a pretty way to embellish a plain pillar candle. Wraps can also be easily removed from the candle and reused, which makes this technique perfect for making holiday-themed candles. Decide how much wire you'll need to go around your candle. To avoid creating a fire hazard, you want to place the wire wrap around the bottom half of the candle only.
Make a small loop with your pliers at the end of the wire. String your beads onto the wire. When stringing the beads, consider using different shapes of beads and contrasting colors for more variety. Add metallic beads for a little sparkle or use wooden beads for a rustic look. If desired, twist and weave the wire for added texture. When you've finished the beaded portion, wrap the tail end around the scrapbook brad to keep everything in place.
To decorate a candle with beads without damaging or permanently changing the candle, consider making a beaded wrap for a jar candle. A wreath of beads is easy to make with stiff wire. When burning beaded candles, it is important to do so safely. Candles with beads should not be burned down to the level of the beads, and as the wax warms beads on the surface may become loose and dislodge. Burning candles should always be kept away from flammable materials, children, and pets.
No candle should be left burning when unattended. Knowing how to decorate candles with beads makes it easy to turn any simple candle into an elegant decoration suitable for a gift, centerpiece, or special occasion. With many ways to use beads as candle decorations, anyone can craft beautiful candles with ease.
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