How to Paint Candles | Painted Taper Candles DIY

Let’s try these painted taper candles DIY. This is how I paint candles. Painted candles look gorgeous and are a very creative DIY project. This is exactly how I do it.

WARNING: This is a potential fire hazard so please paint candles for decorative purposes only, I don’t recommend lighting these despite what other sources say.

How to Paint Candles | Painted Taper Candles DIY

WARNING: This is a potential fire hazard so please paint candles for decorative purposes only, I don’t recommend lighting these despite what other sources say.

What you need

Candles
Acrylic Paints
Brushes
Candle Holder (optional)

Step 1: Decide on your patterns and designs

You will want to keep the designs and patterns simple and basic. While it seems easy to paint on candles it’s actually very difficult. I highly recommend painting your designs on paper first before you paint on your candles. Flowers, hearts, and colored blobs are very easy and satisfying designs and patterns you can try.

These are the designs I’m planning to paint

Step 2: Start Painting

Now is the time to place your candle in the candle holder if you have one. I found it much easier to paint the candle when it’s in the holder.

Paint one color at a time and let it dry before starting the next color so the colors don’t mix.

The designs will most likely need two coats, depending on how thick you paint it on in the first place.

Step 3: Let it Dry

And that’s it! Once you are happy with your design, let it dry and put it on display. I have seen people sell these at craft markets too. This is truly a fun DIY but it definitely is harder than it looks.

Tips and Tricks

If you make a mistake, don’t worry, wipe off the paint with water while the paint is still wet, or scrap it off while it’s dry
Be careful with the finished product the painted designs can chip off.
Don’t light them, it’s a potential fire hazard.
Try this DIY as a cute girls’ night in!
Paint the date of a special occasion to make it memorable ( engagement date)