Candle Leaf Printing

This is that candle project that I was telling you about. I saw a picture for them somewhere and thought-Oh-that looks EASY! So, I tried it. It wasn't as easy as I thought but the results were well worth the effort. You should try it!!! All you need is...

Some beeswax
Some leaves
A double boiler (or a can within a waterbath)
A candle (mine are from the dollar store)
and a sponge applicator.

Here is what you do:

1) Go on a nature hunt and find some flawless leaves.
2) Go into the kitchen (you know it is pretty straightforward when this is a step! hehehe)
3) Grate beeswax and melt in a double boiler.
4) When melted, sponge the front of a leaf. You will need several coats of wax to make it thick enough. When the wax is pretty thick, make another layer and quickly flip and press onto a candle in desired pattern.
5) When cool, gently peel leaf away and admire!

*Note* Sometimes it was very frustrating because the wax leaf would cool before it adhered to the candle. Work quickly and press down hard and that will help.