Decor Delights - Free Design (Happy Birthday Card)

Patriotic Candle
Copyright © Melinda Frewin 2005
May be used for fun and profit and teaching in class. No mass or commercial reproduction
without consent from Melinda Frewin or Decor Delights, Thank you.

SUPPLIES
Surface:
white candle

Acrylic Paint:
Opaque Red, White, Blueberry ~ Delta Ceramcoat

Mediums:
Candle & Soap Painting Medium ~ Delta Ceramcoat
Satin Interior Varnish ~ Delta Ceramcoat

Embellishment:
Red wire, Iridescent beads

Stencil:
Small star

Tools:
Wire cutters, Scotch brand Magic Tape, rubbing alcohol, cotton ball

Brushes:
#12 flat ~ Black Gold by Dynasty
#2 round ~ Black Gold by Dynasty
small stencil brush

PREP
1. Clean candle with rubbing alcohol and cotton ball; let dry.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Apply tape around the candle above and below where the Blueberry stripe will be painted. Make sure the tape is totally flat.
2. Apply a coat of Candle Medium; let dry. Apply a second coat; let dry.
3. Paint stripe Blueberry; let dry.
4. Carefully remove tape (the candle medium and paint may stick to the tape).
5. Stencil stars using White paint and small stipple brush.
6. Apply 2 coats of Candle Medium where the white and red stripes will be painted. Let dry.
7. Paint stripes alternating with Opaque Red and then with White. Let dry.
8. Brush on Satin Varnish over painted areas. Let dry and repeat.
9. Cut a long length of wire and wrap and twist it around the candle until it resembles a bow.
10. Thread on beads as desired.

Paint a bunch to decorate for a summer barbeque party!