How to Make Faux Candles
by
Lorraine F
There are lots of tutes out there showing how to make drips on your candle sleeves with hot glue but I haven't seen any showing how to make these fat and more realistic looking (at least I think so) candle sleeves. It's super easy! I used lengths of PVC, heated the top and bent it over slightly to give that authentic look. Then I added hot glue drips and painted them. I love how they transformed my chandelier!
Finished candle cover
PVC pipe
Heat edge until soft enough to bend
Add hot glue drips
Spray paint
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LOL....well, I hope they work out well for you! Gosh...maybe I should sell them? Haha.....!
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Lorraine, Thank you for sharing this . I have a huge antique chandelier in my foyer and it needs new candle sleeves and I have been pricing them on the internet, they are expensive for 16 of the fat ones. I am so happy I found your post. I can't wait to make these. Please keep up the good work!!
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