Anyway, I found a cute way to dress up some inexpensive candles for the holidays. It literally takes less than a $5 bill and five minutes. My kind of project!
First things first. You'll need your candles, some matte Mod Podge, a foam brush, and a carton of Epsom salts { I found mine in my grocery store in the health supplies section, NOT the baking section }. It helps if you have a baking pan or jelly roll pan too - some sort of container with sides, but even a plate can work.
Pour the Epsom salts in your baking pan, just covering the bottom. Spread a liberal, even coat of Podge on your candle { below }.
Now just roll your candle in the salts until they are covered with icy goodness { below }.
Now set aside standing up to dry, and you're done. That's really it! Here is my box of hard up candles before...
And here they are after they've been frosted { below }.
From mismatched candles hit with the ugly stick...
...to icy candles kissed by a winter fairy!
What a great idea Emily - I am for sure going to try this -and I think I have everything on hand! Even the candles hit with an ugly stick! :) I'm your newest member following your blog (I found your work on Graphic Fairy) - I haven't taken the plunge yet into blogging. (Too busy reading others!)
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Thank you Carmen. You should make some for the holidays. I just love how the salt looks like ice crystals. I know what you mean about reading all those blogs --- it's like going down a rabbit hole where one blog leads to another, to another, to another project etc. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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