Description
Create a delightful thumbprint flower candle holder, perfect for adding a personal touch to your home décor or as a unique gift.
Ingredients
- Air-dry clay or polymer clay
- A small round candle (tealight or votive)
- Acrylic paints or glazes
- Paintbrushes
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutter (flower shape)
- A small bowl of water
- Wax paper or a non-stick surface for working
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out your wax paper or non-stick surface to protect your workspace and gather all materials.
- Roll Out the Clay: Use a rolling pin to flatten your clay to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the Flower Shape: Press the flower-shaped cookie cutter into the clay to create the base.
- Thumbprint Design: Use your thumb or fingers to create indents in the petals.
- Cut a Circle for the Candle: Use a smaller round object to cut out the center of the flower.
- Shape Edges: Dip your fingers in water and smooth out any rough edges.
- Dry the Holder: For air-dry clay, let it sit for 24-48 hours; for polymer clay, follow package instructions.
- Paint Your Design: Once dry, paint with acrylics or glazes to customize.
- Insert Candle: Place the candle in the center hole and enjoy your creation!
Notes
Feel free to swap colors, add texture, or use essential oils for a scented touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 holder
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg