How to Add a Photo to Your Candles

Two Ways to Do It

Photo Candle

David Fisher

1. Use a decal
2. Embed the photo into a hurricane shell

The other method is more involved, but it doesn't take any special decals, and (in my opinion) looks a lot nicer. For this method, you embed a photo into a hurricane shell that is then illuminated by a votive candle.

This method is based on the Basic Hurricane Candle instructions. Make sure you understand those instructions before trying this variation.

The only thing extra you'll need is a graphic printed on plain white paper (plain white paper works best - it lets the light shine through easily), some tongs, and a chopstick or wooden spoon.

Note: I first saw this paper embedding technique on the great Candle Tech website. It's a great site with lots of cool projects. The project had been contributed by Alan Wallace of one of my favorite candle supply sites, Peak Candle Supply.Check them both out.

Index: How to Add a Photo to Your Candles

1. Two Ways to Do It
2. Start with the Basic Hurricane Shell & Add the Photo
3. "Affix" the Photo to the Side of the Mold
4. Cool the Candle and Use as any Hurricane Shell