Today's been a bit hectic here at Nomadic Tara's workshop. I have a few events coming up (more on that in the next post), and in the midst of it all (and a half-hearted attempt at housework), I created these....
My "natural" attempt at sealing a trial candle last night with a hairdryer resulted in a burnt hand and half the henna stuck to the wax paper. Lets hope the Mod Podge does the trick and these candles can come with me to market on the weekend.
Tara
Hello Tara,
ReplyDeleteThe candles look great .... and I think mod podge should work?
Looks like you had a great time at the market ... I'm going to have to come along and visit you there, Anne
Hi Anne, St Andrews is a great day out and it would be nice to see you. I will post on Facebook on a Friday if I am going to market (in case you make the trip and I am not there!). Hope you are well, Tara x. Ps. The mod podge worked a treat :0)
DeleteLooks awesome! love love love the candles!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie! I have done another 7 today. It's beginning to look like a candle factory round here!
ReplyDeleteTara these henna candles are very pretty! They would look perfect in my home!
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Hi I'm trying to do henna on candles as well :) I've tried sealing with wax... But have found the melted wax leaves a milky film on the henna, therefore reducing the colour. I would like to try mod podge but found that when my henna on the candles was dry it would easily flake off, so thought the application of mod podge with a brush would cause the henna to come off completely. Have you got any suggestions please. Would be much appreciated :) thankyou
ReplyDeleteHi Megan, if you use fresh henna it is better and I apply the mod podge with a brush (but gently). Don't leave the henna to dry overnight (just a few hours) and it should be ok. Hope it all goes ok - I have also tried sealing candles with wax but it didn't go well!
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