The holiday season is fast-approaching and so is gift-giving. For many of us, sharing presents and handing out gifts are customary. Furthermore, giving cookies, pastries and personals is part of this festive treat. So, why not try something new as gifts? Perhaps, all you need is a hand on decorative candle making.

The processes involved are very similar as well as the needed supplies. On the other hand, what makes decorative candle making special, is its mere use of items such as dried leaves and petals. Are you now interested in said craft? Do you want to try making these candles and turn ordinary items into something extraordinary and special?

Here’s how:

1. Source out your materials. Gear up on both fresh or dried leaves and petals. Some tend to make use of their personally-grown flowers outside their yards. What they do is pick the freshest bloom and use other available materials such as twigs and ferns.

2. For this decorative candle making project, you have the option to use either plain or colored candles. The good thing is this project comes handy for beginners. They can just try purchasing readily made candles and do the decorating themselves.

3. After choosing your base, which is the plain or colored candle, it is now time to pick the blooms, petals or leaves. You have to understand that colors do come into play here. Meaning, your choices should complement each other’s shades.

4. You will also need decoupage glue and brushes. The trick is to get a pillar candle, apply a coating of decoupage glue on your chosen area or where you want to place your decorative leaves. After which, gradually place your dried flowers, leaves or ferns onto the candle until your desired concept is achieved.

5. Once you have placed all your decorations, apply another coating of glue over it and let it set.

Remember that in decorative candle making, you can choose to buy dried items or make them yourselves. To those who want to try creating their own dried leaves and flowers. You can try these steps. First, pick flowers that have the brightest colors and always go for blooms that are defined in terms of texture and shade. Second, flatten them using a directory or with the help of a flower press. If you don’t have one, then leaving your petals for 24 hours within book pages will do the trick.

In terms of other decorations, you may want to accentuate your redesigned candles with beads, shells and laces. As for probable items to use in decorative candle making, you can purchase these in supply and craft shops and get them at inexpensive rates.