DIY UNITY?MEMORY CANDLES

JJC Posted: Feb 27, 2008 08:53 PM

DIY UNITY?MEMORY CANDLES

How do you make them...I have seen such pretty pics from u guys but am embarressed to say that I don't know how to do it?

mRm2008 Posted: Feb 27, 2008 09:56 PM

Re: DIY UNITY?MEMORY CANDLES

Use vellum and run through computer like regular paper. Cut down to fit if you cannot find letter size. Make sure to adjust your printer settings for 'transparencies' in your print setup.

Laser printers do the best job so be careful handling the final product if you used an inkjet printer to do it. The ink may smudge if you rub it. Use double sided tape to stick the paper on the candle. Make sure to leave around and inch of candle exposed at the top so it has room to 'burn' without reaching where the paper is!
HTH
Meg

mRm2008 Posted: Feb 27, 2008 09:57 PM

Re: DIY UNITY?MEMORY CANDLES

I found this photo in a post by Aug07OFCbride
she did a beautiful job! She used ribbon matching her wedding colors to cover the edge of the vellum and left a nice amount of room for the candle to burn!

JackieV Posted: Feb 28, 2008 10:27 PM

Re: DIY UNITY?MEMORY CANDLES

thats beautiful!!!!

lindaronwedding Posted: Mar 08, 2008 10:13 AM

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Another tip, I read that double stick tape worked the best instead of a glue gun or regular glue (possibly because of the heat from the candle?). I used the double stick tape and it worked great. There's a picture in my DIY album. Mine was very simple and I put it together the day before my wedding.

melissankurt07 Posted: Mar 08, 2008 12:25 PM

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This was my very 1st diy project. I used vellum and tried the hot glue but you will need the low temp because the hot glue is hot enough to melt the wax of the candle. I used pearl tipped pins to secure the vellum to the back of the candle. Nobody ever saw them. I did the same with the ribbon.