Wood Candle Project

I saw a picture on pinterest of a vase painted like wood.

I thought this was an interesting idea and decided to make my own but I decided to make a candle instead. I started with a plain white candle and started carving in the wood designs with a tooth pick (actually a lot of tooth picks because they kept breaking). I can not brag at being the best artist but I tried and the carvings didn't turn out too bad.

It is hard to see the carvings but just believe me..they're there!

I then covered the entire thing in paint, making sure to get it in the cracks and crannies. When it was all covered I wiped off the paint to reveal the lines!

I really wanted some winter-esk looking thing on our 'mantel' but I am not as good at that as some people (Andrea). But I did my best and I think it looks okay.