Creating love heart votives can be a delightful and creative project. Here’s a simple guide on how to make love heart votives using common materials:
Materials:
- Votive candles: Choose candles in the color of your preference or plain white ones.
- Heat-resistant glass votive holders: Make sure they are suitable for use with candles.
- Decorative paper or tissue paper: Select paper in colors and patterns that convey a loving or romantic theme.
- Mod Podge or decoupage glue: This adhesive will help you attach the paper to the votive holders.
- Paintbrush: A small brush to apply the Mod Podge.
- Scissors: To cut out heart shapes from the paper.
- Pencil: To trace the heart shapes onto the paper.
Instructions:
- Prepare your workspace:
- Lay down newspaper or a protective surface to catch any glue or paint.
- Ensure you have good ventilation in your workspace.
- Cut out heart shapes:
- Trace or draw heart shapes on the decorative paper using a pencil.
- Cut out the heart shapes with scissors. You can make hearts of various sizes and colors.
- Apply Mod Podge:
- Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the back of a heart cutout.
- Carefully place the heart onto the outside of the glass votive holder.
- Smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles with your fingers or the paintbrush.
- Repeat for more hearts:
- Continue applying Mod Podge and attaching heart cutouts until the entire votive holder is covered or until you achieve the desired design.
- Seal the hearts:
- Once all the hearts are in place, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface of the votive holder. This will seal the hearts and give a glossy finish.
- Let it dry:
- Allow the votive holder to dry completely. This may take a few hours, depending on the type of glue used.
- Insert the votive candle:
- Once the votive holder is dry, place a votive candle inside. Ensure the candle is centered and won’t touch the decorated outer surface.
- Light the candle and enjoy:
- Light the candle and enjoy the warm, romantic glow created by your love heart votive.
Feel free to experiment with different colors, patterns, and sizes of hearts to suit your taste and the occasion. These handmade votives also make lovely gifts for special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day.
Keep on crafting.
Becks xo
Pearl & Grey Handmade 