From Frustration to Satifaction - Painting Led Candles

Isaiah 60:1

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you." (NIV)

I bought 3 of these led Candles, with the intention of just stenciling 

Finials on each... That didn't work out, I could not get these labels off, I tried all the tricks, and they just weren't budging. I think the paper melted into the fake wax, yuk.

I gave up and just painted them, and I love how they turned out!

I was mixing a batch of homemade chalk paint, and it was way too thick, but befor I added water, I thought I'd try this "chunky" formula. It went on well and I liked the sort of grungy look it gave the candles.

So, I guess this is one of those times when frustration turns to satisfaction.

The candle sticks I picked up at the thrift store, they were gold. I used white chalk paint, then applied a layer of this beautiful light aqua, and 2nd coat of the same aqua. After it dried I lightly sanded with a sandpaper sponge to reveal some of the gold, then I applied wax, I used a toothbrush to get into all the nooks and crannies. Then buffed it up with a clean dry cloth and a clean tooth brush, I love the finish a good coat of wax gives the chalk paint.

And just for fun a picture of my Vintage Camera

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