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Candle-Wax Painting

Candle-wax painting is an interesting arts & crafts activity for any child who needs to stay busy!
Wax Candle Painting Activity for Kids

Candle-Wax Painting

Materials

  1. Wax candle
  2. Watercolor paper
  3. Watercolors
  4. Paint brush

Directions

Have your child draw a pattern or scene with the wax candle onto a sheet of watercolor paper. The drawing will be almost invisible. When finished, have your child paint the entire sheet with watercolors. When the paint dries, the original invisible drawing will show through.

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