The end of April was filled up with creating a custom order which I received through my Etsy shop. I was asked to decorate a pair of candles for a Serbian Orthodox wedding taking place in mid-May.
The candles themselves were quite impressive, at 34-inches long (nearly a yard) and 1-1/2-inches thick. I decorated them based upon a reference photo provided by the customer.
The Venice lace appliques were beautiful as-is, but I wanted them to catch the light, and so lightly embellished them with sequins, seed beads, and small glass pearls. The lace was attached to a double bow which encircled each candle, and overlaid a multi-layer fabric “skirt.”
It took about four weeks from initial inquiry to completion to fulfill the order. The decorations were in a very different style from what I am used to making (although a popular one for Orthodox wedding or baptism candles), and it was interesting and challenging to step outside my realm of experience. I acquired some new skills and inspiration for future candle decorations.
Ash & Acorn 