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Faux-Bois Candles

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Martha crafts beautiful faux-bois candles.

Faux Bois Candles

A beautiful table accessory, faux bois, or "fake wood," candles are a simple and fun craft to make.

Tools and Materials
Pillar candle
Sheet of beeswax
Glazing medium mixed with gold acrylic paint
Paintbrush
Wood-graining tool
Scissors
Hair dryer

Faux Bois Candle How-To
1. Lay beeswax sheet on a flat, clean surface. Brush sheet with glazing medium mixed with gold acrylic paint.

2. Drag wood-graining tool across wax sheet. You can drag the wood-graining tool across the wax sheet as many times as needed to create the look you prefer, just be sure to wipe the tool between uses. Let dry for at least an hour.

3. Cut sheet of beeswax to size that will wrap around your pillar candle. Use a hair dryer set on medium to warm both the candle and the beeswax slightly.

4. Align edges of glazed sheet with top and bottom of candle and roll sheet gently into place. Smooth out the seam with your fingertips, being careful not to smudge the glaze.

Resources
The flat beeswax sheets can be found at candlesandbeeswax.com.

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