Napkin Decoupaged Candle

The idea isn't mine but the fish pattern that I'm using on everything in my outdoor space this summer is!  When I watched a video on how to decoupage candles I couldn't believe how easy it was to do... I jumped right in and got to work! 

This project is super easy and if you'd like to watch the video I watched, check out Barb from the Shabby Tree. 

First, I took my favorite decorative napkin and peeled off the top decorative layer. 

If you love these napkins check out my backyard post where I decorated the whole deck with shades of blue. 

Then I used these napkins to make matching DIY drink coasters. 

I cut the napkin to the height of the candle and wrapped it around. 

The cocktail napkin I used fit perfectly around the candle.

I'm using a battery operated candle with a wax finish on it. 

I wrapped the napkin around the candle then held it there with parchment paper. 

I used my small craft iron to iron over the parchment paper. 

You can use a regular iron with no steam but this smaller iron works so well and I didn't get burned! 

You can see the napkin underneath changing color as you iron the candle and the wax melts. 

I went around the whole napkin until it all changed a darker color. 

I removed the parchment paper and voila! 

My napkin design was now melted into the candle and looks like it was made that way! 

I can't wait to use it my outdoor space this summer! 

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