Candle prop making

[Admin]

Here is a tutorial on making fake candles. They are reusable and you don't have to worry about anyone or anything getting burned at an event. I stole this idea by the way.

First pic: Get some PVC larger diameter than your electric tea lights. (I suppose getting tea lights would be a better first step, but less interesting pic) Mark the PVC into sections the length you want your candles. Different lengths are good to give you more decorating use and interest.

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[Admin]

Then add spray foam. Add a lot and even though the can says 8 hours, wait 24 before moving on.

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Cut down a hole in the foam for your tea light.

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Go over the top edge and drip down a bit with hot glue.

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Once the hot glue is added paint them up and add the tea lights.

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[Thax]

Did you just use spray paint on the candles, or something else? It didn't have any problem sticking to the hot glue?

[Admin]

I just used spray paint. i started with white, but it didn't cover the lettering on the PVC very well.

[Thax]

I guess you could sand off the lettering before you start.