We’ve seen hand painted candle tutorials floating around social media for several months, and trust us, these DIY Galentine’s candles are perfect for a girls’ night in.
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the amazing women in your life — your best friends, sisters and soulmates. It’s the perfect excuse to gather, enjoy some delicious treats and create something special together.
Instead of the usual dinner or drinks, why not host a cozy craft night where custom candle-making is the main event? With just a few materials, you can create adorable, hand-decorated taper candles to bring warmth and love into your space.
Materials Required:
- White taper candles
- Candle wax pens (red and pink)
- Lighter or matches
- Paper towels (to clean up any wax smudges)
- Candle holders
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Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Let’s start by setting up a crafting station with all the materials. Tip: Protect your table with parchment or kraft paper and a tray to catch any wax drips. Make sure everyone has their own set of wax pens in different colours to get creative together, shall we?
Step 2: Paint, Paint, Paint!
Now, use the wax pens to draw different cute designs like cherries, hearts, polka dots and XOXO patterns. The wax pens glide smoothly on the candle surface, so let your imagination run wild! If you make a mistake, simply scrape off the wax with a napkin and start fresh.
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Step 3: Place Your Candles
Once your designs are dry, place the candles in holders and light them up. Enjoy the cozy, romantic glow of your handmade creations—perfect for a Galentine’s dinner or as a sweet gift for your besties.
Hosting a Galentine’s hand painted candle-making night is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate friendship. With a little creativity and a lot of love, you’ll have beautiful candles to cherish throughout the year.
See you in the next DIY, friends!
