Embellishments

[candleskandk]

Hi all,
So I am working on a range of Christmas candles, as I have been accepted to two local Xmas fairs.
(Exciting and scary in equal measure!)
I want to add something to the tops of my candles. Can you use any fine glitter? What about cake sprinkles? Or anything else? I’m a bit stuck for ideas to be honest. Any ideas would be really helpful, and appreciated. Thanks

 

[jcandleattic]

Hi all,
So I am working on a range of Christmas candles, as I have been accepted to two local Xmas fairs.
(Exciting and scary in equal measure!)
I want to add something to the tops of my candles. Can you use any fine glitter? What about cake sprinkles? Or anything else? I’m a bit stuck for ideas to be honest. Any ideas would be really helpful, and appreciated. Thanks

Glitter yes, as long as it's super fine or it will clog the wick, a light dusting of mica would work, but again, be very light handed or it could clog the wick. Cake sprinkles would be out - they are too big and pose a fire hazard because they can catch fire. you could make cute little embeds out of wax, and put those on top. I do that with my paraffin pillars and containers.

 

[candleskandk]

Glitter yes, as long as it's super fine or it will clog the wick, a light dusting of mica would work, but again, be very light handed or it could clog the wick. Cake sprinkles would be out - they are too big and pose a fire hazard because they can catch fire. you could make cute little embeds out of wax, and put those on top. I do that with my paraffin pillars and containers.

Thank you so much! I was planning to just put one holly sprinkle in the corner of the tin, but maybe best to avoid all together. I will go and find some tiny glitter today. Thank you

 

[jcandleattic]

Thank you so much! I was planning to just put one holly sprinkle in the corner of the tin, but maybe best to avoid all together. I will go and find some tiny glitter today. Thank you

Make sure the glitter is body safe. Otherwise it too is flammable, and not a good idea to put on something that contains fire.

 

[candleskandk]

Thank you. I’ve had a look around and I still can’t quite find what I want. I think I need to look for some tiny silicone moulds, off to eBay I go!