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Tip: This method works best if the candle has solid color all the way through. Some candles, although colored on the outside, have white cores.

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Impressed Candle
By Barbara Hache

The shimmering texture of this graceful candle evokes a little warmth and a smile.

Featured Product:
S1838 Florentine Scroll Background


Hero Materials:
PW200 Embossing Gun
VC250 VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Additional Materials:
Gold Candle

Instructions:
1. Using an embossing gun, slowly heat the candle until it softens.

2. Ink the Florentine Scroll stamp with VersaMark and press into the candle.

3. Let cool and remove the stamp. Repeat for all 4 sides.

Variation:
You can stamp on a white candle and then paint it after it has been stamped. Painted candles can only be used for decoration.