DIY – Paper Napkin Transfer Candle

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Adding images from a paper napkin to a candle is an easy and fun way to create unique and personalized candles. With this technique, you can transfer any image or design from a paper napkin onto a candle and create a beautiful and embellished candle that is perfect for gift-giving or adding a romantic touch to any room. see the tutorial here –this Candle Transfer Project.

To get started, you’ll need a few supplies:

A white pillar candle
A printed paper napkin with your desired design or image
Wax paper
A hairdryer
Scissors
A paintbrush
Mod Podge or other decoupage glue
Here’s how to create your own embellished transfer candle:

Cut out the image or design from your printed paper napkin. Make sure it is the right size to fit on your candle.

Place a sheet of wax paper on your work surface to protect it from glue and wax.

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge or other decoupage glue to the area of the candle where you want to place the image.

Carefully place the image on the candle, making sure it is straight and centered. Smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles with your fingers.

Use a paintbrush to apply a layer of Mod Podge or other decoupage glue over the top of the image. Be sure to cover the entire surface of the image and the surrounding area.

Use a hairdryer on a low setting to dry the Mod Podge or other decoupage glue. Be careful not to melt the candle wax.

Once the Mod Podge or other decoupage glue is dry, carefully peel away the wax paper. The image should be transferred onto the candle.

If necessary, use a paintbrush to touch up any areas where the image did not transfer completely.

Allow the candle to dry completely before using or displaying it.

By following these simple steps, you can create your own personalized and embellished transfer candles using printed paper napkins. Whether you’re giving them as gifts or using them to create a romantic atmosphere at home, these candles are sure to impress

In our continuing exploration of lesser known holidays, let’s take a look at Terry Fox Day, which is probably one you know if you’re Canadian.

Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who had a leg amputated at age 18 because of cancer and then did a cross-country run to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. He was born July 28, 1958, and the first Monday in August is celebrated as Terry Fox Day in Manitoba.

Fox is considered a kind of folk hero in Canada despite the difficulties of traveling across Canada on foot (no one on his team spoke French, for example, the weather was often bad and cars would force him off the road) and the low number of donations at the beginning of his run. He ultimately had to end his run after 143 days and 3,339 miles, or 5,373 km, because his cancer had returned and spread to his lungs, but he raised $1.7 million, and a telethon a week after he ended his run raised $10.5 million.

Check out some Terry Fox quotes collected by My Little Desire. You can learn more in this video from CBC Kids, and listen to the Terry Fox song illustrated by a first grade class.

Twinkl has a bunch of Terry Fox related activities in both English and French, including an activity pack with a maze and word search, a coring challenge, a fact sheet and coloring page.

Most of the resources I could find were at Teachers Pay Teachers, but you can learn more about the activity pack for grades 1-3 that Mrs. Bremer’s Class has made, which tells his story and has kids write things they learned and discuss why they think he is a hero.

Creative Classroom Core has a few paid resources include writing activities, reading comprehension and a Terry Fox fact book.

That Fun Reading Teacher has a K-2 singalong with a differentiated reader and activity to teach kids about him.

You can also celebrate Terry Fox Day by talking about what makes a person a hero and who the kids in your home or classroom think of as heroes. And if you’re Canadian, there are Terry Fox runs in more than 650 communities in September, so you can make plans to participate or cheer on the runners to remember his legacy.

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